Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
AccountManager

GARRY LINHAM

Compton Dundon,Somerset

Summary


Methodical worker and problem-solver. Follows instructions and uses initiative to execute project work to high standards. Dependable and flexible individual committed to safety and client satisfaction.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Construction worker

SELF EMPLOYED
Somerton, Somerset
10.2017 - Current

Mainly working in a team to construct and erect buildings to form retail trading estates and agricultural building sites.


  • All ground works performed.
  • Concrete laying.
  • Ensure safe operation of diverse construction equipment, ,including telehandlers, forklifts, diggers.
  • Prepare construction areas for painting and decorating work and subsequent decoration as required.
  • Keep site areas clear and tidy for minimised risk.
  • Maintain tools and equipment in proper working order, storing items properly to reduce wear and damage.

Concrete mixer truck driver

Andrew Hopkins Concrete
Evercreech, Somerset
02.2013 - 10.2017

Driving concrete mixer truck and HGV tippers from yard and quarries to customers (including building sites and farms).


  • Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
  • Reported lorry faults and issues for swift repair, minimising vehicle downtime.
  • Transported concrete or materials in line with delivery requirements.
  • Manoeuvred and parked vehicles safely, using hazard control.
  • Calculated load capacity and distributed weight safely to eliminate and damage and risk..

Site operator

Wessex Water
Claverton Down, Bath, Somerset
03.2012 - 03.2013

Operation of Wells Water treatment works and other local sites.


  • Filter pressing and centrifuge operation.
  • Operating multi-skip lorry.
  • Reporting and abnormalities to senior operator/supervisor.
  • Resolution of telemetry alarms and provide out of hours service.
  • Working as part of a team and required to use expertise in making local decisions and suggestions for improvements.
  • Lubrication of plant and equipment and carrying out minor repairs.
  • Working safely, including lone worker procedure and entry into confined spaces.
  • Keeping areas tidy from fallen trees/hedge trimming etc




Service engineer (Oil)

Watson Fuels
Bridgwater, Somerset
04.2011 - 03.2012

Service engineer (oil boilers).


  • Attending clients homes to provide regular servicing to oil boilers.
  • Working safely within given guidelines and making repairs as required or providing quotations as appropriate.
  • Consulted with clients on maintenance and preventative procedures.
  • Completing required documentation following service and providing to office for recording.


Site operative

Wessex Water
Bath, Somerset
03.2001 - 03.2011

Site operative of Wells Water treatment works and other local

sites.


  • Pressing and centrifuge operation,
  • Operating multi-skip lorry.
  • Reporting abnormalities to senior operator/supervisor.
  • Resolution of telemetry alarms and provide out of ours service.
  • Working as part of a team and required to use expertise in making local decisions and suggestions for improvements.
  • Lubrication of plant and equipment carrying out minor repairs.
  • Working safely, including lone worker procedure and entry into confined spaces.
  • Keeping sites areas tidy from fallen trees/hedge trimming etc.











Civil engineer

G A DOBLE
Somerton, Somerset
04.1992 - 03.2001


  • Carried out ground work (concreting , drainage, pipe laying, tarmacking, fencing, roofing works)
  • Drove HGV with lorry loader.
  • Serviced and maintained company's vehicles and machinery
  • Tanker work
  • Drove heavy goods vehicles, including plant delivery.
  • Operated plant vehicles (forklifts. excavators etc.)
  • Fabricated and welding all type of metal enclosures and repairs to plant machinery.


Motor vehicle technician

Chisletts Garage
Glastonbury, Somerset
04.1983 - 05.1992
  • Repaired brakes and changed fluids to deliver safe vehicles.
  • Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
  • Worked with team members to coordinate workflow and complete high-volume services in busy environments.
  • Carried out full technical and diagnostic tests to assess vehicle issues and provide best-possible resolutions.
  • Drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Executed service, maintenance and repair tasks in to meet high-volume demands.
  • Carried out MOT's to motor vehicles and produced documents as appropriate.
  • Worked in parts department, keeping stock updated as required,
  • Included in 4 year apprenticeship various City & Guilds modules with distinctions.

Education

Multi-skip truck certificate - Vehicle operation

Wessex Water
Wells, Somerset
2006 - 2006

NVQ Operating Process Plant Water Treatment 2 - Water treatment

Wessex Water
Wells, Somerset
2005 - 2005

NVQ Operating Process Plant Level 2 - Water treatment

Wessex Water
Wells, Somerset
2005 - 2005

CITB certificates in Health & Safety Various Plant - Health & Safety

G A Doble
Compton Dundon
1999 - 1999

apprenticeship 4 year - Mechanics and technology

Chisletts Garage
Glastonbury, Somerset
07.1983 - 03.1990

OFT Domestic/Light Commercial Oil Firing - Oil Firing Servicing

Watson Fuels
Bridgwater, Somerset

CSE's - Various

Crispin School Academy
Street
1978 - 1983

Skills

  • Health & Safety compliance
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • Groundworks
  • COSHH
  • Construction equipment maintenance
  • Hand and power tools
  • Equipment operation
  • Material transport
  • Calculations and measurements
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Safety equipment use
  • Tool sharpening
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Machine operation
  • Workload prioritisation
  • Power tool expertise
  • Inventory management systems
  • Strong work ethic
  • Compliance adherence
  • Reliable
  • Engine repairing/servicing
  • Transmission maintenance
  • Commercial vehicle inspections
  • MOT inspections
  • Sourcing cost-effective parts
  • Mechanical fault diagnosis
  • Welding repairs
  • MOT preparations
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Roadworthiness assessments
  • Boiler servicing
  • Boiler inspections
  • Compliance management
  • Fault Diagnosis
  • Customer Service
  • Regulatory compliance

Affiliations

  • Mountain biking, motorcycling, property renovation, boating, classic cars and bikes, socialising.
  • Manx and Isle of Man TT competitor.

Timeline

Construction worker

SELF EMPLOYED
10.2017 - Current

Concrete mixer truck driver

Andrew Hopkins Concrete
02.2013 - 10.2017

Site operator

Wessex Water
03.2012 - 03.2013

Service engineer (Oil)

Watson Fuels
04.2011 - 03.2012

Site operative

Wessex Water
03.2001 - 03.2011

Civil engineer

G A DOBLE
04.1992 - 03.2001

apprenticeship 4 year - Mechanics and technology

Chisletts Garage
07.1983 - 03.1990

Motor vehicle technician

Chisletts Garage
04.1983 - 05.1992

Multi-skip truck certificate - Vehicle operation

Wessex Water
2006 - 2006

NVQ Operating Process Plant Water Treatment 2 - Water treatment

Wessex Water
2005 - 2005

NVQ Operating Process Plant Level 2 - Water treatment

Wessex Water
2005 - 2005

CITB certificates in Health & Safety Various Plant - Health & Safety

G A Doble
1999 - 1999

OFT Domestic/Light Commercial Oil Firing - Oil Firing Servicing

Watson Fuels

CSE's - Various

Crispin School Academy
1978 - 1983
GARRY LINHAM