Hamish Symonds

Experience

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  Launderers Chch (LTD)

  Apr 1990 - Sept 1997

  Wash room operator, driver, dry cleaner

  In 1990 I began working in the family commercial laundry gaining experience as a wash room operator, delivery driver, dry cleaner and boiler attendant.In Septemebr 1997 I took the oppertunity to move to Taylors (Spotless) and have been with Spotless ever since.

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  Taylors Group LTD

  Sept 1997 - Apr 2008

  I was again promoted or given a title of Factory Manager here at Taylors Christchurch.This was a great period in my working career, where I worked with some magnificent people and togeather we really manged to change the business with strong growth, improved productivity and a better health & safety record, we also head a lot of fun :). I was promoted to role of Factory Supervisor over seeing the inwards goods, wash, flat work and dry fold areas.Responsible for rostering staff, employment, linen purchasing and assisting with maintenance throughout the operation.During this time I did spend 5 month working at Laytons in Newtown Wellington which was a wonderful experience. In Septemeber 1997 I took the oppertunity to move to Taylors and gained a huge amount of experience and further laundry knowledge thanks to Bill Burke who took me under his wing and showed faith in me to grow as a person.

  • Factory Manager

    Oct 2001 - Apr 2008

  • Factory Supervisor

    Feb 1998 - Oct 2001

  • Washroom Supervisor

    Sept 1997 - Feb 1998
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  Spotless Facilities Services (NZ) limited

  Apr 2008 - now

  Operations Manager

  My current role of Operations Manager in challenging and diverse.Ensuring the smooth running of a large commercial laundry on a daily basis.My time is mostly made up of motivating staff, improving communication, health & safety performance, purchasing production supplies, scheduling maintenance etc.Im lucky to be part of a great team that has been well supported and motivated by strong management and systems.