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
2025.06 - 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
2023.02 - 2025.06
- 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
2018.02 - 2023.02
Weighbridge Manager
Chris Allsop Metals (Colwick) Ltd
Nottingham
2013.10 - 2018.02
Account Sales Manager
TAG plus Ltd
Nottingham
2009.01 - 2013.03
Customer Sales Advisor
Alliance & Leicester PLC
Nottingham
2004.02 - 2011.03
Customer Advisor Cashier
Alliance & Leicester PLC
Leicester
2001.09 - 2004.02
Assistant Manager
Scottish & Newcastle PLC (The Maypole Public House)
Nottingham
1999.11 - 2001.09
Bar Staff
Scottish & Newcastle PLC (The Maypole Public House)
Nottingham
1998.02 - 1999.11
Education
SOUTH WOLDS COMPREHENSIVE 6th Form
Keyworth, Nottinghamshire 1996.09 - 1998.07
SOUTH WOLDS COMPREHENSIVE
1994.01 - 1996.07
WILFORD MEADOWS COMPREHENSIVE
September 1991 - 1993.12
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
2025.06 - Current
Steel Fitter
Milestone Communications Ltd
2023.02 - 2025.06
Rigger
OCS Group UK
2018.02 - 2023.02
Weighbridge Manager
Chris Allsop Metals (Colwick) Ltd
2013.10 - 2018.02
Account Sales Manager
TAG plus Ltd
2009.01 - 2013.03
Customer Sales Advisor
Alliance & Leicester PLC
2004.02 - 2011.03
Customer Advisor Cashier
Alliance & Leicester PLC
2001.09 - 2004.02
Assistant Manager
Scottish & Newcastle PLC (The Maypole Public House)
1999.11 - 2001.09
Bar Staff
Scottish & Newcastle PLC (The Maypole Public House)
1998.02 - 1999.11
SOUTH WOLDS COMPREHENSIVE 6th Form
1996.09 - 1998.07
SOUTH WOLDS COMPREHENSIVE
1994.01 - 1996.07
WILFORD MEADOWS COMPREHENSIVE
September 1991 - 1993.12