Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Highlights
Cover Letter
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Francisco Chan Foung

Summary

Physically fit, safety-conscious, and customer-focused professional with extensive experience in forklift operation, warehousing, deliveries, and construction product handling. Proven ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environments, bringing strong trade knowledge, teamwork skills, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Driver and Labourer

Hiremaster
01.2018 - Current
  • Operate Class 1, 2, 4 vehicles for regional and long-haul deliveries
  • Load/unload event and commercial hire equipment at residential and commercial sites
  • Maintain high customer satisfaction through professional service and punctual deliveries
  • Forklift operation and secure load handling in warehouse and delivery environments
  • Occasional support of erecting Marquee's for events

Tiler and Waterproofer

K & R Wake Tiling Limited
01.2017 - 12.2020
  • Delivered visually appealing results through precise alignment, leveling, and spacing techniques in tile layout design.
  • Worked professionally with other tradespeople on successful, on-time project completion.

Driver and Machinery Operator

Fulton Hogan
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Operated Class 1, 2, W, T, R vehicles and machinery in road maintenance and construction
  • Installed and removed heavy infrastructure (manholes, stormwater grates)
  • Assisted in clearing roads during emergencies, demonstrating resilience and adaptability

Soldier / Driver

New Zealand Defence Force
01.2007 - 01.2013
  • Operated Class 1, 2, 4, and D vehicles in varied and challenging conditions
  • Maintained vehicles and equipment to operational standards
  • Worked as part of a high-performance team in safety-critical environments

Education

New Zealand Certificate - Horticulture (Level 3)

Open Polytechnic
01.2025

National Certificate - Floor & Wall Tiling (Level 4)

BCITO
01.2020

Certificate - Brick & Block Laying (Level 3)

WelTec
01.2016

National Certificate - NCEA Level 2

De La Salle College
2006

Skills

Licenses: Class 1, 2, 4, W, T, R (Class D previously held), with experience in daily forklift usage at Hiremaster

Trade & Warehouse Skills: Timber/building materials handling, order picking, inventory checks, cycle counts, goods loading/unloading

Relationship management

Safety and hazard awareness

Certification

Waterproofing Certification – ARDEX Undertile Waterproof Membrane

Additional Highlights

  • Physically fit and used to demanding, hands-on work
  • Experienced in both independent and team roles
  • Comfortable with computer-based order processing and inventory systems
  • Strong work ethic backed by military discipline and trade experience

Cover Letter

  • 15 August 2025
  • Recruitment Team
  • Placemakers Porirua
  • Kia ora
  • I am writing to express my strong interest in the Yard & Drive Thru Team Member position at Placemakers Porirua. With over a decade of combined experience in forklift operation, deliveries, warehouse support, and customer service, I am confident in my ability to make a positive impact in this role.
  • My background includes operating Class 1, 2, 4, W, T, R vehicles, loading and unloading goods safely, managing inventory checks, and ensuring customer orders are processed accurately and on time. In my current role at Hiremaster, I regularly work with forklifts, load and deliver a wide range of goods, and provide high-quality service to customers in both residential and commercial settings.
  • I am safety-focused, physically fit, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. I take pride in maintaining a well-organised and efficient work environment while building rapport with customers.
  • I would welcome the opportunity to contribute my skills and experience to the Placemakers team. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of discussing how I can add value to your operations.
  • Ngā mihi
  • Francisco Chan Foung

Timeline

Driver and Labourer

Hiremaster
01.2018 - Current

Tiler and Waterproofer

K & R Wake Tiling Limited
01.2017 - 12.2020

Driver and Machinery Operator

Fulton Hogan
01.2014 - 01.2015

Soldier / Driver

New Zealand Defence Force
01.2007 - 01.2013

National Certificate - Floor & Wall Tiling (Level 4)

BCITO

National Certificate - NCEA Level 2

De La Salle College

New Zealand Certificate - Horticulture (Level 3)

Open Polytechnic

Certificate - Brick & Block Laying (Level 3)

WelTec
Francisco Chan Foung