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Liam Jeff

Redcar,Redcar and Cleveland

Summary

Highly-motivated Refuse Collector, working tirelessly as a team player to complete refuse collections within specified timeframes. Providing a positive can-do attitude to all tasks, ensuring effective, efficient refuse sorting and collection service. Dependable individual seeks opportunity in ground and street works to build on manual labour skills. Confident team player with good communication skills for helpful site support. Observes health and safety rules to maintain safe working environments. Responsible worker with experience in ducting, excavating and paving. Provides adaptable support to achieve general groundworks duties within quality and time constraints. Works positively and proactively for good team productivity. Conscientious Plant Operator with experience supporting labouring and groundworks projects. forklifts safely and responsibly. Fit and healthy to meet physical labour requirements. Experienced in loader and excavator operation. Performed reactive and preventative maintenance to limit equipment downtime. Team player with a can-do attitude for positive, productive plant support. Hardworking individual with excellent initiative and work ethic seeks opportunity in mobile plant operation. Follows instructions and works with care to achieve standards. Energetic and fit to meet physical job demands.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work history

Refuse Collector

Redcar and Cleveland Council
Redcar, England
06.2016 - Current
  • Provided additional support to refuse truck drivers, assisting with safe vehicle reversing and manoeuvring.
  • Maintained clean recycling practices by identifying and sorting acceptable materials, reducing service delays.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively with team members to maximise collection efficiency.
  • Maintained good levels of physical fitness to deliver necessary walking and lifting duties.
  • Used road knowledge to appropriately navigate collection routes, optimising timely completion of daily duties.
  • Carefully replaced customer boxes, bags and bins outside relevant properties.
  • Worked as a team to provide efficient, professional roadside refuse collection service.
  • Trained new team members to facilitate smooth refuse collection operations.
  • Identified and reported non-collection of waste materials to maintain traceability.
  • Sorted refuse and recycling accordingly for effective, efficient waste processing.

Plant Operator

Wards Recycling Glass Plant
Middlesbrough, England
06.2014 - 07.2015
  • Suggested solutions for continuous improvement of plant safety, reliability and overall efficiency.
  • Performed thorough pre-start checks to identify mechanical and safety issues prior to excavation works.
  • Read and followed blueprints when planning and implementing construction phases.
  • Reported safety or environmental issues to site management.
  • Operated allocated company vehicles and equipment in line with requirements.
  • Coordinated receipt of stock deliveries, logging and processing in company ERP system.
  • Managed and drove construction equipment to excavate and grade land on roadbeds.
  • Liaised with vendors and external hauliers to verify timely materials dispatch.
  • Implemented appropriate environmental hazard procedures to best support staff safety.
  • Carried out daily plant and equipment maintenance.
  • Carried out thorough equipment inspections, maintaining consistent productivity in line with site targets.
  • Recorded machine productivity and required repairs to maintain logs on database.
  • Upheld health and safety codes and PPE requirements to minimise accidents and risk.
  • Operated production machinery carefully to achieve job specifications.

Groundworker

Down To Earth Driveways
Redcar, Redcar and Cleveland
07.2011 - 05.2014
  • Performed Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on groundwork equipment, reducing equipment failure rates.
  • Conducted routine checks, ensuring equipment and tools were kept to best-possible operating standards.
  • Identified and wore appropriate PPE required for various tasks.
  • Organised site materials to minimise risk and disruption.
  • Carried out tarmacking, mixing concrete and transporting materials, following supervisor's direction.
  • Stored tools and equipment in safe and secure area.
  • Operated machinery to lay driveways and footpaths to exact customer specifications.
  • Established positive relationship with members of public affected by groundworks.
  • Consistently monitored site areas to identify necessary repair work.
  • Attended regular training and toolbox talks, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on best groundwork practices.
  • Minimised site risks by promptly reporting hazardous conditions to supervisor.
  • Used bolt cutters and breakers to break down large object for easy disposal.
  • Employed advanced groundwork skills to consistently exceed project goals.
  • Maintained hazard-free working environments, reporting health and safety issues to site management.
  • Supported construction by carrying out tasks related to drainage, foundation works and bricklaying.
  • Maximised equipment lifespan through regular maintenance and appropriate storage.

Groundsman

Tees valley wildlife trust
Redcar, England
10.2010 - 03.2011
  • Followed preventive maintenance schedule, reducing repairs and downtime for facility systems and equipment.
  • Rearranged planting beds and flower gardens seasonally.
  • Performed daily equipment inspections, promptly reporting malfunctions for immediate repair.
  • Handled overall responsibility for grounds, building and equipment care and maintenance.
  • Promptly completed critical tasks, working flexibly outside normal contracted hours.
  • Stored and managed groundskeeping equipment in line with security and safety measures.
  • Operated vehicles, equipment and machinery in compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Preserved the quality and cleanliness of grounds with scheduled grass cutting, hedge trimming and weeding.
  • Performed all-seasonal planned and reactive grounds maintenance to meet department needs.
  • Managed tool, equipment and material inventory to support availability.
  • Cleared sites, streets and grounds of foliage and debris to eliminate hazards and prevent on-site accidents.
  • Raked leaves into garden waste bags for disposal.
  • Lifted and moved heavy items in line with health and safety policies.
  • Applied pesticides and herbicides to reduce infestations and support plant health.

Education

GCSEs - English

Outwood Academy Redcar
Redcar
05.2007 - 06.2007

GCSEs - Maths

Outwood Academy Redcar
05.2007 - 06.2007

GCSEs, Resistant Material - C

Outwood Academy Redcar
05.2007 - 06.2007

GCSEs - Science

Outwood Academy Redcar
05.2007 - 06.2007

Skills

Refuse Collector -

  • Waste management
  • Recycling sorting
  • Manual refuse collection
  • Waste rejection protocol
  • Roadside collections
  • Spill management

Plant Operator -

  • Excellent communication
  • Warehouse maintenance
  • Self-motivated
  • Health and safety astute
  • Driver telehandler and folk truck

Timeline

Refuse Collector

Redcar and Cleveland Council
06.2016 - Current

Plant Operator

Wards Recycling Glass Plant
06.2014 - 07.2015

Groundworker

Down To Earth Driveways
07.2011 - 05.2014

Groundsman

Tees valley wildlife trust
10.2010 - 03.2011

GCSEs - English

Outwood Academy Redcar
05.2007 - 06.2007

GCSEs - Maths

Outwood Academy Redcar
05.2007 - 06.2007

GCSEs, Resistant Material - C

Outwood Academy Redcar
05.2007 - 06.2007

GCSEs - Science

Outwood Academy Redcar
05.2007 - 06.2007
Liam Jeff