Christopher Hayes
Leyland,Lancashire
Summary
Dynamic and adaptable professional with a strong foundation in quality control, machine maintenance, and warehouse operations. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and a keen ability to solve problems efficiently. Proficient in visual quality inspections, Sampling , production documentation, and maintaining health and safety standards. Experienced in forklift operation, assembly line processes, and Water treatment most recently getting experience on a number of sites in the Uk Committed to continuous learning and development while thriving under pressure. Organisation and time keeping is also a strong personal skill further developed during my 3 years travelling worldwide to a number of countries working on Oil and gas equipment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Centrifuge Operator / Water Treatment Operator
Euroby
Uk nationwide, England
07.2025 - 12.2025
- Liaised effectively with management, ensuring clear communication of any issues or suggestions for improvement.
- Improved production rates with regular maintenance of centrifuge machinery.
- Performed emergency repairs on machines whenever necessary, minimising disruption to the work schedule.
- Kept up-to-date with industry advances through continuous professional development.
- Sampled and operated United Utilities, Anglian Water and Wessex Water equipment both as an individual and as part of a team.
- Employment ended through no fault of my own purely down to the company's financial position.
Insulation Applicator
AIS - Advanced Innergy Solutions-Worldwide
03.2022 - 04.2025
- Level 1 Applicator
- Trained in:
- C55 Contratherm Insulation
- C25 Contratherm Insulation
- ContraFlex Insulation
- Following C55 & C25 procedures.
- Applying various thicknesses of C55 insulation to different subsea structures.
- Laminating C55 insulation
- Reading and understanding CAD drawings.
- Working independently and as part of a team.
- Recording paperwork of daily batch numbers and times.
- Carrying out stock checks.
- Using 2KM machine to apply C25 insulation.
- Preparing subsea manifolds and structures prior applying insulation.
- Using hazardous materials in a safe and controlled manner, following HSE & COSHH.
- Assembling and demoulding of various moulds, finishing off the insulation and carrying out repairs where applicable.
- Maintaining a good standard of house keeping, ensuring working environment is clear of waste and reporting any problems that may arise
- Recently deployed to work in countries for considerable time for example , America (Texas) Egypt, Singapore , 7 different locations in Norway and Scotland
Process / Production Operative /Forklift Driver
Westinghouse Uk
Preston, Lancashire
05.2006 - 12.2021
- Ensured full compliance with Nuclear safety regulations, including appropriate use of hazardous materials
- Quality checked type components to ensure smooth running of Bimodal machines, Production line and compliance with Nuclear regulations
- Resolved product issues with Specific corrections to improve quality standards to required specifications
- Performed comprehensive U308 pellet checks, assessing dimensions, quality and adherence to product specifications
- Observed production processes and quickly identified issues to reduce downtime.
- Operated machines safely by following OSHA standards.
- Utilized problem-solving skills to quickly resolve any production issues.
- Oversaw machine operations to fulfill product specifications.
- Drove trucks and forklifts to transport products to designated facility areas.
- Maintaining HM Government security clearances
- Continual training and development including C01 Electrical isolations, Electra radiation monitoring, Fire Prevention and control, First Aid, Fork Lift Licence, Behavioural safety observer etc
Education
City and Guilds - Performing Manufacturing Operations level 2
Preston College
01.2003 - 1 2003
City and Guilds - Numeracy Stage 4
Runshaw College
08.1998 - 8 1999
GNVQ - Leisure and Tourism
Runshaw College
Leyland 08.1998 - 8 1999
GCSE - Information Systems
Balshaws High School
08.1992 - 8 1998
GCSE - Physical Education
Balshaws High School
08.1992 - 8 1998
GCSE - Science
Balshaws High School
08.1992 - 8 1998
GCSE - Mathematics
Balshaws High School
08.1992 - 8 1998
GCSE - English Speaking and Listening
Balshaws High School
08.1992 - 8 1998
GCSE - English
Balshaws High School
08.1992 - 8 1997
Skills
- Flexible Team worker
- Keen problem solver
- Excellent communicator
- Troubleshooting
- Willingness to learn and develop
- Visual quality inspections
- Able to adapt under pressure
- Production documentation
- Machine maintenance
- House keeping and health and safety standards
- Forklift
- Assembly Line
- Quality Control
- Warehouse Experience
- Van driving
- Computer literate ( Microsoft Office )
Certification
- TUC Health and Safety Representatives Stage 1
- RSA Clait (Computer Literacy and Information Technology) stage 1
- Fork lift licence 2007 - 2026
REFERENCES
References available upon request
References
References available upon request.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
- Total Experience: 20
- Installation & Maintenance
- Laboratory
- Other
- Production & Manufacturing
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
CUSTOM SECTION
A-Level or equivalent
Timeline
Centrifuge Operator / Water Treatment Operator
Euroby
07.2025 - 12.2025
Insulation Applicator
AIS - Advanced Innergy Solutions-Worldwide
03.2022 - 04.2025
Process / Production Operative /Forklift Driver
Westinghouse Uk
05.2006 - 12.2021
City and Guilds - Performing Manufacturing Operations level 2
Preston College
01.2003 - 1 2003
City and Guilds - Numeracy Stage 4
Runshaw College
08.1998 - 8 1999
GNVQ - Leisure and Tourism
Runshaw College
08.1998 - 8 1999
GCSE - Information Systems
Balshaws High School
08.1992 - 8 1998
GCSE - Physical Education
Balshaws High School
08.1992 - 8 1998
GCSE - Science
Balshaws High School
08.1992 - 8 1998
GCSE - Mathematics
Balshaws High School
08.1992 - 8 1998
GCSE - English Speaking and Listening
Balshaws High School
08.1992 - 8 1998
GCSE - English
Balshaws High School
08.1992 - 8 1997