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Allan Mclaughlan

Stirling,Scotland

Summary

Im a competent plant operator experienced in loader and excavator operation. Team player with a can-do attitude for positive results.

I'm Motivated with experience in varied equipment and machinery operation. Maintained productivity by completing tasks quickly and accurately to achieve agreed standards. Kept work areas clean and orderly for good safety standards and always looking to keep learning and add to the experience I have. I'm hardworking individual with excellent initiative and work ethic seeks opportunity in mobile plant operation. Follows instructions and works with care to achieve standards. Energetic and fit to meet physical job demands.

Having previously operated forklifts and telescopic forklifts in the forestry industry loading trucks for distribution I have gained valuable experience using both types of plant.

Due to a Motor Accident in 2016 most certifications i recieved throughout the years have expired.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Forestry worker

Noble Nordmann Ltd
Stirling, Stirlingshire
02.2007 - 04.2012
  • Marked out trees to be cut down during tree safety inspections.
  • Skilfully thinned out dense woodland and fell trees using equipment such as chainsaws
  • Applied insecticides appropriately to guard against pests such as aphids
  • Expertly harvested thousands of nordmann firs trees from start of November until 1 week before Christmas, this was done yearly.
  • Operated and maintained manual and hand-held machine saws to fell trees.
  • Sawed trunks into evenly-sized logs.
  • Sprayed pesticides strategically to maximise benefit and minimise environmental damage.
  • Stacked and loaded logs and timber for orderly working areas.
  • Built fences to manage site access and perimeter.
  • Cut felled trees into logs for easy storage and transportation.
  • Carried out minor maintenance of forest roads, buildings and equipment.
  • Planted and nursed trees to promote long-term growth.
  • Collected seeds and planted seedlings in strategic locations.

Plant operator

Advance Construction Scotland
, scotland
04.2012 - 05.2016
  • Performed thorough pre-start checks to identify mechanical and safety issues prior to excavation works.
  • Worked with procurement to monitor and replenish consumables.
  • Carried out thorough equipment inspections, maintaining consistent productivity in line with site targets.
  • Upheld health and safety codes and PPE requirements to minimise accidents and risk.
  • Dug trenches and moved earth to assist groundwork preparation.
  • Attended site safety and project meetings to address needs and suggest improvements.
  • Carried out daily plant and equipment maintenance.
  • Managed and drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on roadbeds.
  • Operated production machinery carefully to achieve job specifications.
  • Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
  • Reported safety or environmental issues to site management.

plant operator

Lomond plant
Stirling, central scotland
08.2019 - 03.2021
  • Used expertise in reading and interpreting civil engineering plans to aid process productivity.
  • Implemented appropriate environmental hazard procedures to best support staff safety.
  • Performed thorough pre-start checks to identify mechanical and safety issues prior to excavation works.
  • Carried out daily plant and equipment maintenance.
  • Dug trenches and moved earth to assist groundwork preparation.
  • Managed and drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on roadbeds.

freelance plant operator

self employed
Stirling
03.2021 - Current
  • Dug trenches and moved earth to assist groundwork preparation.
  • Used expertise in reading and interpreting civil engineering plans to aid process productivity.
  • Coordinated receipt of stock deliveries, logging and processing in company ERP system.
  • Carried out daily plant and equipment maintenance.
  • Managed and drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on roadbeds.
  • Attended site safety and project meetings to address needs and suggest improvements.

Education

Scottish Qualifications Certificate -

Wallace High School
Stirling
07/2001 - 07/2006

Skills

  • Excellent communication
  • Health and safety astute
  • Self-motivated
  • Enthusiastic team player
  • Trench work
  • Maintenance procedures
  • Materials movement
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Construction background
  • Problem-solving
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination
  • Safety Procedures
  • Maintaining heavy plant

Certification

  • CPCS BLUE - Above & Below 10tonne excavator (expires 2027)



Timeline

freelance plant operator

self employed
03.2021 - Current

plant operator

Lomond plant
08.2019 - 03.2021

Plant operator

Advance Construction Scotland
04.2012 - 05.2016

Forestry worker

Noble Nordmann Ltd
02.2007 - 04.2012

Scottish Qualifications Certificate -

Wallace High School
07/2001 - 07/2006

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