Brian Maidment
Chichester,West Sussex
Summary
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Reliable and safety-conscious individual with solid background in logistics and transportation, coupled with keen ability to operate heavy machinery. Possesses strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication abilities, ensuring smooth and safe operations. Across my employment I have worked on various projects including the Millennium Dome, Blackpool Pier, M25 widening, sea defences and marine piling.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing director
Wolf Tucker Raw Dog Food
Chichester, West Sussex
09.2011 - 11.2024
- Improved company performance by streamlining operational processes.
- Established performance metrics, resulting in increased team efficiency.
- Streamlined supply chain management, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, driving operational excellence.
- Directed complex projects to successful completion.
- Identified and resolved operational issues impacting productivity, performance or profitability.
- Partnered with management team to optimise operations and reduce costs.
- Allocated resources to teams and projects based on need, performance and availability.
- Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
Lorry-Mounted crane driver
Commercial Marine and Plant
Chichester, West Sussex
- Ensured safety by conducting regular pre-operation inspections of lorry-mounted crane.
- Improved efficiency by managing loads according to capacity and weight restrictions.
- Conducted routine maintenance tasks for prolonging equipment lifespan.
- Operated crane controls with precision to prevent accidents or damage to goods.
- Achieved prompt delivery of goods, observing traffic laws and regulations.
- Facilitated smooth operations by communicating effectively with team members during loading and unloading processes.
Piling operative
Commercial Marine & Piling
Ringwood, Hampshire
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Installed piling foundations for various construction projects.
- Prepared ground sites for piling operations, ensuring safety.
- Assisted in the operation of piling rigs to install piles.
- Performed regular maintenance on piling machinery, prolonging usability.
- Coordinated with team members for efficient completion of tasks.
- Operated heavy machinery whilst adhering to company guidelines.
- Piling rigs up to 75 Tonne.
- Mobile Crane.
- Tracked crane.
- Tracked excavator from 1 Tonne to 90 Tonne
Commercial diver
Branford Marine
Southampton, Hampshire
- Performed detailed underwater inspections for structural integrity.
- Conducted welding and concrete repairs on subsea structures, enhanced safety standards.
- Assisted in the installation of underwater pipelines, improved operational efficiency.
- Enhanced crew safety by conducting regular diving equipment checks.
- Implemented emergency protocols during critical situations, ensured team safety.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety guidelines, minimised accident risks.
- Collaborated effectively with other divers and support crew for mission success.
- Maintained and stored diving equipment in line with safety regulations.
- Monitored dive lengths and depths as safety precaution.
- Used different methods to communicate with workers on surfaces while performing underwater work.
- Diving Supervisor.
- Running surface decompression chambers.
- Diving Bells.
- Transfer under pressure.
- Confined space diving tunnels.
Sailor
Royal Navy
Portsmouth, Hampshire
- Improved ship's performance by maintaining and repairing mechanical systems.
- Ensured smooth sailing for vessel by regularly checking navigational aids.
- Increased crew morale with regular communication and teamwork initiatives.
- Performed daily safety checks to maintain a secure environment onboard.
- Maintained clean ship quarters with thorough daily cleaning routines.
- Handled ropes and wires during docking procedures, ensuring safe arrival at ports.
- Participated in emergency drills, increasing overall crew readiness.
- Worked as part of watch-keeping team to uphold high safety standards aboard.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of nautical terms and sailor duties during training periods.
- Used hand tools to splice cables and ropes with precision.
- Leading hand.
- Branch radar operator.
- Worked in operations room.
- Branch diver.
- Escape and evasion course.
- Helicopter rescue.
- Ship surveys.
- Iceberg surveys.
- On board ships diver.
- Training school of diving Portsmouth including submarine escape and special forces training.
- Mine removal and clearance.
Commercial Diver
Mobell Marine
Portsmouth, Hampshire
- Undertook comprehensive training sessions to improve diving skills continually.
- Implemented emergency protocols during critical situations, ensured team safety.
- Prioritised environmental conservation whilst performing commercial diving tasks.
- Explosives.
- Drilling platforms.
- Barge work.
- Moon pool operation.
- Surface decompression.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English, Navigation, Metal work, Ceramics
Manhood Community College
Selsey, West SussexSkills
- Operational management
- Strategic thinking
- Problem solving skills
- Business development
- Maintenance
- Loading and unloading
- Time management
- Practical troubleshooting
- Structural maintenance
- Logistical planning
- Maintaining equipment
Accomplishments
The Pathitis Small Business Award
Food Standards
Affiliations
- I enjoy walking my dogs, woodworking and cooking. We show our dogs at championship level.
Timeline
Managing director
Wolf Tucker Raw Dog Food
09.2011 - 11.2024
Piling operative
Commercial Marine & Piling
01.2009 - 08.2011
Lorry-Mounted crane driver
Commercial Marine and Plant
Commercial diver
Branford Marine
Sailor
Royal Navy
Commercial Diver
Mobell Marine
GCSEs - Maths, English, Navigation, Metal work, Ceramics
Manhood Community College
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