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Daniel Gethings

Abergavenny

Summary

Dynamic and self-disciplined professional with a strong foundation in problem-solving and communication skills. Proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Office, with a proven ability to manage time effectively and lead teams towards achieving goals. Committed to fostering team motivation and leadership, aiming to leverage these skills in a challenging role that offers opportunities for growth and development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work history

Geotechnician

Bam Ground Engineering
Various
2024.07 - Current
  • Supported ground engineering and soil nailing operations on construction sites, ensuring works were carried out in accordance with design specifications and method statements.
  • Monitored and recorded soil nailing installation activities, including drilling, bar installation, grouting, and facing works.
  • Logged ground conditions encountered during drilling and excavation, reporting variations to engineers and site management.
  • Carried out site-based testing and inspections to verify compliance with project and quality requirements.
  • Assisted with setting out and monitoring of soil nail locations and levels.
  • Maintained accurate site records, daily reports, photographs, and installation logs for quality assurance and as-built documentation.
  • Liaised with site supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors to coordinate works and resolve on-site issues.
  • Ensured strict adherence to Health & Safety procedures, including RAMS, permit systems, and toolbox talks.
  • Monitored ground movements and temporary works where required, reporting any concerns promptly.
  • Supported verification and proof testing of soil nails and recorded results in line with project specifications.
  • Assisted with inspections of facing systems (shotcrete, mesh, plates, etc.) to ensure correct installation.
  • Promoted safe working practices in high-risk environments, including working at height, excavations, and near heavy plant.

Key Skills & Experience.

  • Soil nailing & ground stabilisation
  • Ground engineering & temporary works
  • Drilling & grouting operations
  • Site logging & QA documentation
  • Construction site H&S compliance
  • Working to drawings & specifications
  • Communication with engineers & site teams

Ambulance care assistant

E-zec Medical Transport Services
Hereford, Herefordshire
2023.09 - 2024.06
  • Displayed sensitivity while dealing with distressed family members; maintained professionalism at all times.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly; provided timely updates to doctors.
  • Accurately recorded patient information for efficient medical record keeping.
  • Assisted paramedics during emergencies, showing strong teamwork skills.
  • Attended mandatory training sessions frequently; stayed updated with the latest protocols in emergency health care.
  • Facilitated smooth loading and unloading of stretchers, minimising distress for patients. into ambulances safely without causing distress to patients.
  • Maintained ambulance cleanliness to provide a safe environment for patients.
  • Adjusted quickly to varying work schedules to meet service requirements.
  • Helped move patients using appropriate lifting techniques; ensured safety at all times.
  • Conducted routine vehicle checks for smooth operations on duty shifts.
  • Exhibited excellent driving skills under pressure, ensuring safe transportation of patients.
  • Adhered to health and safety legislation while on duty.
  • Retrieved and transported patients safely to and from hospital.
  • Protected, promoted and safeguarded welfare for children and vulnerable adults.
  • Ensured ambulance cleanliness daily to comply with infection prevention protocols. to comply with Infection Prevention and Control procedures.
  • Performed daily visual inspection of ambulances for defects and damage.
  • Identified problems with meeting appointment times and provided alternative plans.
  • Collected and delivered service users to correct locations within agreed timetable.
  • Completed and submitted patient, vehicle and equipment documentation within required timeframes.
  • Transferred patients safely between home, ambulance and clinical settings.
  • Transported patients safely and securely to hospital facilities.

Fire Safety Officer

Hoop Recruitment
Cardiff
2022.11 - 2023.09
  • Scrutinise automatic fire sprinkler and fire alarm contractor shop drawings and provide written comments on findings.
  • Evaluated storage, handling and usage of flammable materials for compliance with fire codes and standards.
  • Investigated construction site plans and building plans for compliance with fire protection codes and standards.
  • Inspected buildings to identify fire hazards and recommend solutions for elimination.
  • Carried out investigations after fires to determine cause and origin.
  • Read and interpreted technical drawings to help with proper installation or repair of fire and smoke equipment.
  • Performed site visits to obtain additional information and verify as-built conditions.
  • Provided technical assistance to architects, engineers and other private industry professionals in interpreting and complying with fire codes.
  • Conducted interim inspections of job sites to verify adequacy of fire protection system installation.
  • Checked process engineering drawings, specifications and other documentation for compliance with fire codes, standards and regulations.
  • Installed and replaced all types of fire and smoke damper equipment in line with specifications, diagrams and other instructions.

Bookkeeper

TIFA
Abergavenny
2022.09 - 2022.11
  • Reported sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices.
  • Filled out expense reports for accounting.
  • Researched and resolved collections and billing disputes with tact and efficiency.
  • Processed journal entries, online transfers and payments.
  • Resolved discrepancies and documentation issues, saving company money.
  • Analysed cost control and provided financial information to sustain corporate goals.
  • Verified credit posting transactions and reconciled journal entries.
  • Charged expenses to appropriate accounts, evaluating transactions and recording entries.
  • Entered weekly sales and customer count sheets for review by management.

Crew manager

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
2019.10 - 2022.10
  • Lead the work of teams and individuals to achieve their objectives
  • Maintain activities to meet requirements
  • Organised and analysed information to facilitate decision-making processes
  • Take responsibility for effective performance
  • Support the development of teams and individuals
  • Investigate and report on events to inform future practice
  • Lead and support people to resolve operational incidents
  • Support the efficient use of resources
  • Acquire, store and issue resources to provide service
  • Respond to poor performance in your team
  • Conducted assessments to gauge candidate skills and competencies
  • Maintained the health and safety of coworkers and the general public through [Action] and [Action] while onsite.
  • Appropriately applied advanced defensive driving techniques while en route to emergency incidents, maintaining public safety.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development by attending relevant educational sessions, maintaining up-to-date knowledge and practices.

FIREFIGHTER

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
2016.09 - 2022.10
  • Respond to Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs)
  • Respond to Chemical Spills
  • Supported efforts to save animals in emergency situations
  • Attend weekly drill session
  • Continuous training throughout career
  • Maintain fitness and healthy weight throughout career
  • Deliver Fire Safety Messages to Schools
  • Clean and maintain equipment
  • Deliver engagement and attraction activities for Firefighter recruitment campaigns
  • Assisted in the development and maintenance of an effective system of records and reports of alarm responses, fire and casualty reports, personnel actions, quarters, apparatus equipment, training, hose maintenance and testing.
  • Conducted and planned periodic fire safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
  • Entered inspection, training, fire and emergency medical service calls into records management system using.
  • Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires, using shovels and engine or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
  • Provided emergency treatment and medical care to people injured in accidents and fires.
  • Checked medications and equipment daily to ensure proper control and inventory.
  • Informed and educated the public about fire prevention.
  • Attended training to maintain the wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
  • Maintained discipline and insured that personnel followed department rules and regulations.
  • Maintained tools and fire vehicles to ensure rapid response capability.
  • Inspected schools, theatres, offices and various other buildings to check for proper fire precautionary measures.

forklift operator

Blaenau Gwent
Ebbw vale, Blaenau Gwent
2015.09 - 2016.05
  • Picking orders
  • Packing orders
  • Maintaining safe working environment
  • Loading lorries
  • Unloading lorries
  • Communicating remaining orders with managers
  • Ensured compliance with HSE regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.
  • Operated a variety of forklifts, including Flexi, Bendi, Pivot and Counterbalance forklift trucks.
  • Adhered to strict health and safety procedures to maintain optimal staff and equipment safety and wellbeing.
  • Received goods from production and storage, processing and transporting safely and professionally.
  • Used counterbalance forklift trucks to move, load and unload stock between lorries and various warehouse locations.
  • Ensured materials and products were loaded onto forklifts safely and accurately for secure transportation.
  • Communicated effectively with warehouse teams, aiding smooth-running production processes.
  • Worked effectively and efficiently in receiving and issuing production materials to aid timely despatch processes.

forklift operator

cardiff
Cardiff, cardiff
2015.05 - 2015.09
  • Picking orders
  • Packing orders
  • Adhered to strict health and safety procedures to maintain optimal staff and equipment safety and wellbeing.
  • Cleaned and removed debris from shipping and receiving sections to prevent accidents and keep areas clear.
  • Received goods from production and storage, processing and transporting safely and professionally.
  • Used counterbalance forklift trucks to move, load and unload stock between lorries and various warehouse locations.
  • Worked effectively and efficiently in receiving and issuing production materials to aid timely despatch processes.
  • Communicated effectively with warehouse teams, aiding smooth-running production processes.
  • Contributed to profitability by training new employees on safe, efficient use of forklift equipment and through troubleshooting machines to maintain optimal performance and limit overtime cost.
  • Assisted with general warehouse duties, including efficient picking and packing for prompt distribution.
  • Pulled and prepared product for shipment to ensure the exact quantity and type of product is loaded.
  • Found out specific goods production requirements to issue and supply appropriate material quantities.
  • Ensured materials and products were loaded onto forklifts safely and accurately for secure transportation.
  • Worked collaboratively with management and production teams to aid achievement against daily KPIs.
  • Ensured compliance with HSE regulations, company policies and protocols to maintain safe and efficient operations.

TELESALES

EE
Merthyr Tydfil
2014.05 - 2015.05
  • Answer high volume inbounds calls responding to customer requests
  • Sell products and place customer orders in computer system
  • Provide customers with product and service information
  • Up sell products and services
  • Transfer customer calls to appropriate staff
  • Identify, research, and resolve customer issues using the computer system
  • Follow-up on customer inquiries not immediately resolved
  • Complete call logs and reports
  • Research billing issues
  • Recognize, document and alert the supervisor of trends in customer calls
  • Recommend process improvements
  • Keep track of own sales, ensuring that the KPI's are achieved
  • Kept within company communication guidelines by following scripts during customer conversions.
  • Maintained excellent customer satisfaction by offering friendly, helpful and informative customer support over the phone.
  • Dealt with complex customer complaints professionally and politely, providing smart solutions to maintain excellent customer service.
  • Provided extensive knowledge to customers regarding product range, availability and price when requested.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by offering friendly, helpful and informative customer service.
  • Dealt with complex customer complaints professionally and politely, resolving issues with favourable solutions.
  • Maintained detailed product knowledge to competently and expertly advise customers.
  • Applied correct hold and transfer procedures, consistently keeping call times within timeframe target.
  • Converted 25% warm leads to customer status on monthly basis.

Hydraulic Technician

Fast Fluid Power LTD
Monmouthshire, Monmouthshire
2011.05 - 2014.01
  • Stock Checking
  • Paper work check
  • Delivery driver
  • Engineer work (Repairing hydraulic RAM's)
  • Welding (MIG & TIG)
  • Machining (Lathe & Milling machines)
  • Forklift Driver License
  • On site engineering
  • Dealing with customers
  • Taking and processing orders
  • Maintaining cleanliness of warehouse
  • Working within health & Safety guidelines
  • Following company Policies & Procedures
  • Serviced and repaired industrial equipment, keeping machines functional and safe.
  • Completed preventative maintenance work to minimise risk of disruptions to operations.
  • Took appropriate health and safety precautions to minimise risk of injury.
  • Operated repaired machinery through range of actions to verify completeness and quality of work.
  • Resolved equipment malfunctions within target timeframes.
  • Oiled and greased station engines and components for optimal running.
  • Kept machines in good working order by performing preventative maintenance.
  • Prioritised work orders to address time-critical matters first.
  • Dismantled machinery and equipment to replace parts and make repairs.
  • Repaired, fit and installed agricultural and industrial machinery.
  • Minimised machine downtime by conducting maintenance and repair work strategically at pre-established intervals.

PORTER

Nevil Hall hospital Nevil
Abergavenny
2009.06 - 2009.08
  • Work experience
  • Transporting patients
  • Transporting blood samples
  • Transporting of equipment
  • Postal delivery
  • Sanitised frequented areas and equipment using company approved supplies.
  • Tracked and documented completed duties.
  • Followed proper handling procedures for chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floor and fixtures.
  • Notified building managers about needed repairs and replacement equipment immediately to reduce machinery downtime.

Education

GCSEs -

King Henry VIII Comprehensive School
TydfilMerthyrcardiffBlaenauEbbwAbergavenny

Foundation in incident command -

IOSH leadership course -

Qualified Kickboxing instructor (2nd Dan Black belt) -

Young Firefighter's Program First aid -

Fork lift counter balance license -

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Computer proficient
  • Microsoft Office
  • Good time management
  • Team leadership
  • Team motivation
  • Self-disciplined

References

References are available on request.

Interests

KNOWLEDGE & INTERESTS , I have 13 years educational & work based knowledge of using computers, including Microsoft office applications and Sage accounts. I am a keen Kick boxer and have trained hard over the past 6 years to achieve my 2nd Dan Black belt. I have been appointed as an instructor within my Club, I regularly run the club of around 35+ by myself when the main instructor is away. I am a keen golfer and meWern of Wern Ddu Golf club, I also enjoy cycling, scuba diving and occasionally go rock climbing. I am a Level 3 qualified rugby referee which allows me to referee any rugby games appointed to me up to and including professional level games. I have had the opportunity to referee on the other side of the world taking in new cultures and experiences.

Timeline

Geotechnician

Bam Ground Engineering
2024.07 - Current

Ambulance care assistant

E-zec Medical Transport Services
2023.09 - 2024.06

Fire Safety Officer

Hoop Recruitment
2022.11 - 2023.09

Bookkeeper

TIFA
2022.09 - 2022.11

Crew manager

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
2019.10 - 2022.10

FIREFIGHTER

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
2016.09 - 2022.10

forklift operator

Blaenau Gwent
2015.09 - 2016.05

forklift operator

cardiff
2015.05 - 2015.09

TELESALES

EE
2014.05 - 2015.05

Hydraulic Technician

Fast Fluid Power LTD
2011.05 - 2014.01

PORTER

Nevil Hall hospital Nevil
2009.06 - 2009.08

Foundation in incident command -

IOSH leadership course -

Qualified Kickboxing instructor (2nd Dan Black belt) -

Young Firefighter's Program First aid -

Fork lift counter balance license -

GCSEs -

King Henry VIII Comprehensive School
Daniel Gethings