Academic Qualifications
GCSE Science Double – CC
GCSE English – C
GCSE Mathematics – B
GCSE D&T Automotive Studies – C
GCSE Geography – C
GCSE Sociology – C
Class 9 – Cutting off Wheels certificate of competence
Signing and Guarding of Roadwork’s
Introduction to Construction Techniques
Certificate of Attendance – Xcalibre Diamond Coring and Drilling trailer
Basic Skills for security Guarding
Basic Materials Appreciation
Certificate of completion – Asphalt Materials and Flexible Pavements Newcastle University
Mentor licence mobile plant – Skid steer
Mentor licence mobile plant – Boom Lift
Mentor licence mobile plant – Scissor Lift
Completion of – First Aid at Work (3 Day Course)
Mentor licence mobile plant – 3–6 CM Loading Shovel licence level 2
DAPS University of Derby FdSc Asphalt and Pavement Technology
Member of the Institute of Asphalt Technology
IOSH Managing safety
Current Position: Laboratory Manager Notice Period: 2 Months
Profile
I feel I am a professional, well-presented and punctual person. I have a good work ethic and an ability to communicate at all levels. My experience and knowledge will bring a positive impact to any position/situation that I am placed in.
I am ambitious individual and a fast learner who is willing to take on any task. I am keen to push myself and achieve further qualifications to back up the knowledge I have worked hard to obtain.
I enjoy working as part of a team but I can be left to my own initiative when required. I am never afraid to ask questions and always happy to learn from anyone willing to teach me, or pass on my knowledge to aid others.
My experiences include;
Plant production
Shift work – days, nights and weekends
COSHH assessments
First Aid
Mobile plant
Risk assessments
Quality control and assurance
Computer use and repair
Technical laboratory testing
Health and Safety
Safe System of Work
Weighbridge operations
Career History
July 12 – Present
United Asphalt
Laboratory Manager
Responsible for 3 plants quality assurance needs
Liaising with all plants with sampling schedules’ to adhere with SS14 OCL levels
Organising daily staff tasks to achieve result turn around
Training staff members
Creation of technical database to improve company function ability
Review of company procedures and testing techniques
Organising plant and laboratory calibrations schedule
Daily plant and material analysis
Adhering to Highway works, SS14 and BS EN standards
Dealing with customers complaints with onsite visits and investigation
Implementing new testing equipment
Dec 07 – July 12
United Asphalt
Plant Operative
Using the Benninghoven / Cantech asphalt mixing plant to produce daily tonnage
Increasing and or changing the planned day around customer requirements
The use of and implementation of Risk Assessments
Liaising with customers regularly
Loading and dispatching of product via haulier firms
Daily/Weekly preventative maintenance of the plant
The use of COSHH assessments
Regular checks of PPE for site personnel
First Aider on site
Working to a SSOW
Writing reports and reporting to management under company directives
Supervision of contractors on site
Induction to new site personnel
Adhering to strict Health and Safety guidelines
The use of mobile plant Skid Steer, Loading Shovel, Boom lifts and Scissor lifts.
General cleaning and housekeeping tasks daily
Daily inspections of the Asphalt plant
Various shifts depending on volume and time of work
July 05 – Nov 07
Foster Yeoman Ltd
Laboratory Technician
Daily sampling and testing of Asphalt and aggregate products
Working under pressure to ensure deadlines were met
Working to BS / EN Standards
Strict health and safety rules
Implementation of COSHH assessments and new testing methods
Oct 00 – Apr 05
Securitas Security Services
Security Team Leader
Controlling access and egress for a high priority site
Supervising a team of four security officers
Security checks were carried out on all new contractors and personnel
Organising contractors for site maintenance and repair
July 98 – Apr 00
Babtie Group
Laboratory technician
Testing of various construction materials like asphalt, concrete, bitumen’s and aggregate
I was responsible for my own work load and deadline
Liaising with customers on site in regards to complaints and results
Daily calibrations to testing equipment
Interests & Activities
In my spare time I am an active volunteer with the RSPCA North Wiltshire branch, I help organise fundraising events and foster many animals at my home. I also am very active with an online group for socialising, organising events and activities for its members to attend and enjoy.
