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Anthony Hindmarch
cumbria,Cumbria
Summary
Accomplished Steel Erector with 20 years of experience leading teams in the safe erection of structural steelwork. Ensures compliance with health and safety regulations while consistently delivering projects on time. Skilled in building strong relationships with contractors and project managers to achieve goals, utilising effective communication and problem-solving abilities. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that drives operational success and quality outcomes.
Overview
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Certification
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41
years of professional experience
Work History
self employed sales
snapon
04.2006 - 03.2026
- Operated company specialising in sales to machine and mechanical construction companies, driving customer acquisition and retention. sales to machine and mechanical construction companies
- Engaged with customers to identify needs, delivering tailored solutions and enhancing overall service satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to meet sales targets, fostering a unified approach to achieving results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
- Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Steel Erector
re buildings
02.2000 - 03.2006
- Erected structural steelwork buildings across UK, leading a team of 6 men to ensure project success.
- Erected structural steel components in accordance with engineering drawings and safety regulations, enhancing structural integrity and reliability.
- Hoisted steel beams, girders and columns into place accurately using cranes and other construction equipment.
- Operated cranes and other heavy machinery to hoist steel beams into place, demonstrating expertise in machinery handling.
- Supported structural steelwork initiatives in Isle of Man and Channel Islands, contributing to timely project delivery and structural integrity.
- Adhered to strict health and safety protocols, minimising risks of accidents on construction sites.
- Conducted regular inspections of lifting equipment and rigging hardware, maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with general contractors and project managers to align project priorities and goals, ensuring efficient workflow and clear communication.
- Signalled hoisting equipment operators to lift and position structural steel members utilising construction industry signalling techniques.
- Erected and dismantled structural metal frames of buildings and other structures to support construction activities and projects.
- Drilled structural steel to create holes for rivets or other fasteners.
- Participated in site meetings to discuss progress and address challenges, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Observed health and safety standards in work activities, minimising injury to self or colleagues.
Rigger/Slinger
ainscough crane hire
09.1997 - 01.2000
- Rigged and slung loads up to 20 tonnes, adhering strictly to health and safety guidelines.
- Conducted critical lifts under tight deadlines, ensuring precision and reliability to maintain project flow.
- Calculated load weights and assessed balance points for optimal rigging configurations.
- Collaborated with crane operators to facilitate safe and efficient load movements.
- Coordinated lifting activities with project managers, aligning schedules with project timelines to meet operational goals.
- Managed on-site communication during lifting operations, using hand signals and radios.
- Adapted rigging techniques for specialised loads, including fragile and oversized items.
- Assembled rigging gear to move structural components.
- Conducted daily inspections of lifting equipment, reporting any faults for immediate repair.
- Maintained detailed records of all rigging equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Worked safely and securely at heights.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly, setting a positive example for site safety.
- Estimated size, weight and shape of different objects to guide smooth moving and handling operations.
- Assisted in the installation of machinery and equipment at various construction sites.
- Attached necessary accessories to wires, ropes, and cables to facilitate safe operations.
- worked on sellafield nuclear power station in all aspects of lifting procedures ordered cranes of correct capacity. Coordinated job assignments with bnfl management.
Rigger/Slinger
e woof ltd
12.1996 - 08.1997
- Performed critical lifts under tight deadlines, demonstrating precision and reliability.
- Collaborated with crane operators to facilitate safe and efficient load movements.
- Managed on-site communication during lifting operations, coordinating effectively with the team to ensure safety.
- Ensured safe and secure operations while performing tasks at heights.
- Assisted in the installation of machinery and equipment, ensuring operational readiness at construction sites.
- Constructed structural steel buildings across the North West, contributing to timely project completions.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly, setting a positive example for site safety.
Rigger/Slinger
ainscough crane hire
03.1994 - 10.1996
- Rigged and slung loads up to 20 tonnes, adhering strictly to health and safety guidelines.
- Operated cranes to safely lift diverse items, ensuring compliance with nuclear power station safety standards. to lift items on nuclear power station
- Collaborated with crane operators to facilitate safe and efficient load movements.
- Executed tasks at heights safely, reducing risk and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. and securely at heights.
- Assisted in the installation of machinery and equipment across construction sites, contributing to project timelines.
- Maintained detailed records of all rigging equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations.
Steel Erector
mcdermetts
08.1993 - 01.1994
- Erected structural steel components in accordance with engineering drawings and safety regulations, enhancing structural integrity and reliability.
- Executed slinging and lifting procedures at Texaco oil refinery during shutdown; facilitating timely project completion.
- Followed strict health and safety protocols, reducing risk of accidents on construction sites.
Steel Erector
caxios ltd
09.1985 - 01.1993
- Erected structural steel components in accordance with engineering drawings and safety regulations, enhancing structural integrity and reliability.
- Hoisted steel beams, girders and columns into place accurately using cranes and other construction equipment.
- Executed slinging and lifting procedures with cranes to accurately erect structural steelwork according to engineering drawings.
- Utilised precision tools to measure, cut, and align metalwork accurately, ensuring adherence to strict specifications.
- Maintained rigorous health and safety protocols, significantly reducing accident risks on construction sites.
- Contributed to operations at Sellafield nuclear power station, upholding compliance with stringent safety standards.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - construction
sellafield
seascale01-1988
Skills
- Rigging techniques
- Load calculations
- Machinery operation
- Structural integrity assessment
- Construction project oversight
- Site safety compliance
- Health and safety awareness
- Field project coordination
- Timeline adherence
- Client engagement
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Project execution planning
- Task prioritisation
- Issue management
- Technical communication
- Problem solving
- Calm under pressure
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Leadership
- Team leadership
- Team building
- Active listening
- Field project coordination
- Timeline adherence
Certification
- [Type] Licence c1 hgv
- cics +nvq in construction steel erecting/ rigging certified
- gcse X6 certified
Interests
Timeline
self employed sales
snapon
04.2006 - 03.2026
Steel Erector
re buildings
02.2000 - 03.2006
Rigger/Slinger
ainscough crane hire
09.1997 - 01.2000
Rigger/Slinger
e woof ltd
12.1996 - 08.1997
Rigger/Slinger
ainscough crane hire
03.1994 - 10.1996
Steel Erector
mcdermetts
08.1993 - 01.1994
Steel Erector
caxios ltd
09.1985 - 01.1993
NVQ Level 3 - construction
sellafield