Dave Wesson

Starting my mining career at 18, I progressed through various roles, gaining extensive skills, qualifications, and experience in underground operations. I began with belt conveyor patrol, ensuring smooth material transport, before advancing to belt maintenance, where I honed my technical expertise. Training as a loco guard/signaller, I managed underground railway operations with strict safety protocols, later qualifying as a FSV driver (Emico 912 & 942 Excalibur), supporting heading driveways and logistical supply chains. My final role as a fully trained header saw me working in both mesh/bolt roadways and steel ring reinforcement, operating the Joy ED15 Hydramatic rigs to maintain structural integrity and efficiency. Alongside these hands-on experiences, I obtained an NVQ Level 2 in Mining, reinforcing my knowledge of safety procedures, operational best practices, and underground teamwork, ensuring high-risk environments were managed effectively. See attached documents for other various qualifications obtained.

• Ensured operational safety in confined, high-risk environments, adhering strictly to HSE protocols and industry regulations.
• Expertly operated heavy machinery in heading operations, contributing to efficient roadway development and structural integrity.
• Maintained rigorous adherence to PPE requirements, ensuring full compliance with health and safety protocols to safeguard personnel.
• Specialized in underground teamwork and emergency response procedures, fostering a high-performance, risk-aware environment.
• Documented critical operational metrics, including labour hours, project progress, and safety reports, supporting effective workflow management.
• Executed machine and tool maintenance, performing routine cleaning, lubrication, and inspections to ensure peak performance.
• Facilitated seamless coordination with equipment operators, utilizing clear signaling protocols to optimize efficiency and mitigate risks.
• Applied geological awareness to adapt operations, ensuring continuous safety, stability, and environmental compliance.

Started as an operative working my way up to supervisor using electrical skills, qualifications. showing great leadership and work ethic.

• Working on live LV cables
• Testing and inspecting live equipment and services.
• Supervising a team of 12 men, setting out work, planning jobs and coordinating work between local authorities.
• Approved trainer. Teaching and helping new starters.
• Interpreted wiring diagrams to trace and correct defective circuit breakers, fuses and voltage regulators.
• Climbed poles or used truck-mounted buckets to access equipment at heights.
• Created joints in overhead and underground mains cables.

Working as both a driver and yard/ warehouse operative including these duties plus more,

• Daily checks and basic maintenance on forklift and lorry.
• Picking, loading and delivering of goods to the customer.
• Serving customers as per picking note.
• Followed safe practices and method statements.
• Planned routes and schedules to achieve a efficient service.
• Accepted and received job information through digital app.
• Helped to maintain tidy and organised yard for smooth distribution.
• Loaded and unloaded deliveries, verifying quantity and quality requirements against paperwork.
• Raising picking notes and delivery notes, confirming tickets on job completion.