CORNELIUS LOTTER
Galston,UK
Summary
- Inspection and Auditing of client work site and scaffolding structures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance in line with BS EN 12811.
- Performing pre assessments of work sites before scaffolding structure erection to verify ground conditions to ensure worker safety and scaffolding integrity is not compromised.
- Responsible for ensuring that all scaffolding materials and working at height equipment are serviced and maintained as per industry best practices.
- Responsible for maintaining and updating records of completed frameworks and ensuring that documents are stored in compliance with BS 1139.
- Participate and lead weekly site safety walk downs to ensure HSE and working at height compliance, ensure that all non conformances are recorded and rectified.
- Leading and participating in site risk assessments.
- Proficient in technical drawing interpretations.
- Provide technical and specialist site support when required.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work history
Scaffolding inspector / Supvisor
McTaggart Construction
Glasgow, Glasgow City
03.2007 - Current
- Supported cost and quantity estimations for improved work schedule planning.
- Create detailed survey reports outlining possible issues and recommended solutions.
- Forecast timeframes, materials and costs to support forward-planning.
- Use safety equipment, measuring instruments, and technical drawing software across different project stages.
- Check designs for potential risks and non-conformance issues with health and safety regulations.
- Conduct post-construction inspections to guarantee conformity to agreed plans.
- Identify need for maintenance and repair work, scheduling as necessary.
- Schedule tasks strategically to meet set deadlines for construction work.
- Inspect and survey proposed sites against suitability requirements.
- Outline possible safety hazards through diligent risk assessments and analyses.
Upholstery / Repair shop - Owner
The Workshop
Johannesburg, South Africa
02.2004 - 01.2006
- Recruited and trained staff members to successfully manage store operations and generate sales.
- Forecasted stock needs to reduce excess spending while maintaining effective product mix to meet customer demand.
- Swiftly resolved complex customer complaints to guarantee absolute customer satisfaction and generate repeat business.
- Facilitated ongoing website updates and maintenance to align with brand evolution.
- Cut foam and fabric to exact size requirements to minimise waste and maximise profit.
Sales manager / Warehouse controller
Cane warehouse
Edenvale, South Africa
06.1991 - 09.2003
- Evaluated sales and service processes to generate targeted improvement strategies and increase revenue opportunities.
- Represented organisation to public at trade exhibitions and conventions, driving awareness of products & service.
- Conducted regular market assessments to stay current on trends and maintain readiness for changes.
- Identified and qualified new sales prospects to continually meet targets.
- Created and directed sales team training and development programmes.
Education
National Senior Certificate (NSC/HNC) -
High School Sybrand Van Niekerk
Sabie, South Africa /1988 -
SVQ Level 2 - Scaffolder
National Construction College
Glasgow 04.2001 -
SVQ Level 3 - SSSTS ( Site supervision safety training scheme)
CITB
Glasgow, Glasgow City 09.2021 -
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Telescopic handler forklift ( telehandler) in house
Bridgend College of Further Education
Glasgow, Glasgow CityBTEC Advance diploma - Construction and Surveying - Construction
ICS LTD
Glasgow, Glasgow City /2010 -
Introduction and Advanced CAD course - Architecture
Kilmarnock Collage
Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire /2008 -
Junior Draughtsman / Drawing office assistant - Architecture
EMS - Engineering Management Services
Johannesburg, South Africa /1991 -
Emergency First Aid - First aid
Worksafe Training Systems
Glasgow, Glasgow City /2024 -
First Aid for Mental Health - First Aid
Nuco Training
Glasgow, Glasgow City /2024 -
Skills
- Teamwork & team building
- Auditing
- Focused Inspection
- Technical Drawing Interpretation
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Overseeing and monitoring working at heights
- Co-ordination and training
- Motivation and multi-tasking
- Record keeping and compliance
- Coaching and mentoring
Languages
English
Intermediate
Afrikaans
Intermediate
Dutch
Elementary
Affiliations
- Running, hiking, cycling and golf
Timeline
SVQ Level 3 - SSSTS ( Site supervision safety training scheme)
CITB
09.2021 -
Scaffolding inspector / Supvisor
McTaggart Construction
03.2007 - Current
Upholstery / Repair shop - Owner
The Workshop
02.2004 - 01.2006
SVQ Level 2 - Scaffolder
National Construction College
04.2001 -
Sales manager / Warehouse controller
Cane warehouse
06.1991 - 09.2003
National Senior Certificate (NSC/HNC) -
High School Sybrand Van Niekerk
/1988 -
Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Telescopic handler forklift ( telehandler) in house
Bridgend College of Further Education
BTEC Advance diploma - Construction and Surveying - Construction
ICS LTD
/2010 -
Introduction and Advanced CAD course - Architecture
Kilmarnock Collage
/2008 -
Junior Draughtsman / Drawing office assistant - Architecture
EMS - Engineering Management Services
/1991 -
Emergency First Aid - First aid
Worksafe Training Systems
/2024 -
First Aid for Mental Health - First Aid
Nuco Training
/2024 -
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