Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
References
Certification
Affiliations
Timeline
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Ian Cairney

Ratcliffe on Soar,Nottinghamshire

Summary

Dedicated professional with experience in job site coordination and compliance checking, ensuring adherence to health and safety procedures. Proficient in risk assessing and maintaining worksite safety protocols, with a strong focus on standards and quality. Demonstrates exceptional client communication skills and a commitment to safety compliance, aiming to enhance operational efficiency and uphold industry standards.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1999
1999
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Rigger

OCS Group UK
National
06.2025 - Current
  • Working to OCS RAMS and completing on site dynamic risk assessments.
  • Earthing Towers – Safely carrying drain earths up towers, and installing them to the Client specifications.
  • Rigging Towers – Carrying ropes up towers in a controlled manner and installing them to OCS specifications.
  • QA Checks – Climbing towers to check the work of painting staff.
  • Site records via App system
  • Monitor site conditions to identify potential hazards and mitigate risks effectively.

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Steel Fitter

Milestone Communications Ltd
National
02.2023 - 06.2025
  • Fabricated and installed steel structures according to engineering specifications and project requirements.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety standards.
  • Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to execute precise measurements and cuts.
  • Operated various hand and power tools to assemble steel components effectively.
  • Assisted in training junior staff on best practices for steel fitting and safety procedures.
  • Coordinated with project managers to address any issues that arose during installation processes.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.

Rigger

OCS Group UK
National
02.2018 - 02.2023

Weighbridge Manager

Chris Allsop Metals (Colwick) Ltd
Nottingham
10.2013 - 02.2018

Account Sales Manager

TAG plus Ltd
Nottingham
01.2009 - 03.2013

Customer Sales Advisor

Alliance & Leicester PLC
Nottingham
02.2004 - 03.2011

Customer Advisor Cashier

Alliance & Leicester PLC
Leicester
09.2001 - 02.2004

Assistant Manager

Scottish & Newcastle PLC (The Maypole Public House)
Nottingham
11.1999 - 09.2001

Bar Staff

Scottish & Newcastle PLC (The Maypole Public House)
Nottingham
02.1998 - 11.1999

Education

SOUTH WOLDS COMPREHENSIVE 6th Form
Keyworth, Nottinghamshire
09.1996 - 07.1998

SOUTH WOLDS COMPREHENSIVE
01.1994 - 07.1996

WILFORD MEADOWS COMPREHENSIVE
September 1991 - 12.1993

Skills

  • Job site coordination
  • Compliance checking
  • Equipment maintenance awareness
  • Worksite safety protocols
  • Safety compliance
  • Client communication
  • Health and safety procedures
  • Risk assessing
  • Compliance adherence
  • Adept communicator

References

References available on request

Certification

  • Abrasive Wheels Safety
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • Banksman Essentials
  • Installation of Construction Fixings
  • Emergency First Aid at Work
  • Emergency First Aid at Height
  • EMF and RF Awareness
  • Environmental Awareness
  • Manual Handling
  • MATS Basic Tower Climber and Rescue
  • PASMA Level U, Category T
  • Rooftop Safety / Work Restraint
  • Working at Height
  • DBS


Affiliations

  • Along with a friend I run and manage a men’s football club consisting of 3 men’s Sunday morning teams and and over 40’s veterans team. I also volunteer coach my sons U12 mixed ability football team.

Timeline

Rigger

OCS Group UK
06.2025 - Current

Steel Fitter

Milestone Communications Ltd
02.2023 - 06.2025

Rigger

OCS Group UK
02.2018 - 02.2023

Weighbridge Manager

Chris Allsop Metals (Colwick) Ltd
10.2013 - 02.2018

Account Sales Manager

TAG plus Ltd
01.2009 - 03.2013

Customer Sales Advisor

Alliance & Leicester PLC
02.2004 - 03.2011

Customer Advisor Cashier

Alliance & Leicester PLC
09.2001 - 02.2004

Assistant Manager

Scottish & Newcastle PLC (The Maypole Public House)
11.1999 - 09.2001

Bar Staff

Scottish & Newcastle PLC (The Maypole Public House)
02.1998 - 11.1999

SOUTH WOLDS COMPREHENSIVE 6th Form
09.1996 - 07.1998

SOUTH WOLDS COMPREHENSIVE
01.1994 - 07.1996

WILFORD MEADOWS COMPREHENSIVE
September 1991 - 12.1993
Ian Cairney