John Burroughs

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Work involved the unloading of motor vehicles, including trucks and machinery , from ships at the Port of Wellington on a casual basis when the ships are in port

Maintain and clean Portacom portable buildings on their return from hire. Job also included onsite and off site maintenance work.

• Operate vehicles with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
• Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
• Responsible for the pickup and delivery of motor vehicles including trucks over the lower half of the North Island
• Maximized load safety by securing and weighing products.
• Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.

• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Spoke professionally with customers regarding customer needs, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
• Liaise with local councils
• Provide recycling options for clients
• Operation and maintenance of all vehicles

• Owned and operated two trucks working throughout the North Island.
• One truck involved in the collection of scrap batteries for delivery to Exide Recycling plant in Petone.
• Second truck involved in the cartage of general goods for a select clientele, generally around the greater Wellington area but over the North Island as required.
• Fostered strong professional links and network with select clients

• Evaluated shipments to determine duty and taxes due, completed applicable paperwork and informed individuals of expected liabilities.
• Examined baggage and personal items upon entering or leaving country to verify adherence to customs requirements and identify suspected violations.
• Working in the excise section evaluating shipments for duty requirements
• Working in Head Office dealing with nomenclature and documentation of the Customs Tariff.
• Assessing Trade reports for summarising to the Customs Minister and preparing tariff amendments and reports for Cabinet Ministers approval.