- i like sea fishing and coarse fishing
- i have two dogs and love taking them on country walks
- i have a Hyrid bicycle i like to ride weather permitting
- i swim
- i love socialising
Mark Higham
PRESTON,Lancashire
Summary
Over 30 years of experience in the ready mix concrete industry, demonstrating strong operational and management skills. Transitioned to foster care for three grandchildren, showcasing adaptability and commitment to family. Currently seeking meaningful employment to leverage extensive industry knowledge and skills. Ready to contribute effectively in a new role with a focus on results and teamwork.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kinship foster carer
Lancashire County Council
PRESTON, Lancashire
09.2018 - Current
- Transitioned to full-time foster caregiver for 3 grandchildren following furlough in 2020.
Ready mix concrete plant supervisor
Aggregate Industries
PRESTON, Lancashire
03.1998 - 03.2020
- Oversaw ready mix concrete production, complying with BSS standards for over 30 years.
- Organised transportation and secured materials to meet production requirements.
- Performed site visits for testing and sampling of concrete quality
- Oversaw efficient handling of daily orders from trade and retail customers.
- Documented environmental conditions and incidents to guarantee compliance.
- Conducted health and safety assessments adhering to IOSH standards, guaranteeing workplace safety.
- Controlled and serviced seven-ton wheeled loader for aggregate storage management.
- Executed daily stock reconciliations and compiled monthly profit and loss reports.
- Supervised daily operations of plant, coordinating staff schedules and managing workflow to meet production targets.
- Conducted regular inspections of machinery and equipment, facilitating timely repairs to minimise downtime.
- Managed health and safety protocols, conducting risk assessments and promoting a safe working environment.
- Oversaw budgeting for the plant, monitoring expenditures and implementing cost-saving measures without compromising productivity.
- Participated in recruitment and selection processes, identifying candidates who align with company values and skill requirements.
- Closely monitored all machinery instruments, including flow meters and machine dials, ensuring operations stayed at optimum levels.
- Recorded data accurately in written production logs for reliable recordkeeping.
- Monitored chemical processes, anticipating and mitigating potential issues.
- Developed and monitored key performance indicators KPIs to assess operational success and areas for improvement.
- Identified faults on machinery, making necessary machinery and equipment adjustments and implemented the proper response for quick resolutions.
- Prepared and tested chemical samples for quality assurance.
- Directed routine maintenance and upgrades of machinery, ensuring minimal downtime and extended equipment life.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to align production goals with overall company objectives.
- Initiated start-up and shut-down processes in line with established procedures.
- Prepared raw materials to meet precise specifications.
- Understood operation, troubleshooting and maintenance procedures for plant equipment.
- Managed the updating and maintaining of plant's logbook, noting all issues, work orders and malfunctions for legal and organisational purposes.
- Analysed sample products using established criteria to identify deviation from standard.
- Monitored process equipment, troubleshooting reported faults.
- Conducted regular quality inspections and performance tests of plant machines, ensuring excellent, efficient, cost-effective and safe working order.
- Met manufacturing deadlines by working with maximum efficiency.
- Fostered relationships with key clients to gather feedback and drive customer-centric improvements in production.
- Championed a digital transformation project, integrating IoT devices into plant operations for real-time monitoring and control.
- Collaborated with other supervisors and management to strategise improvements in efficiency and productivity.
Certification
- Advanced DBS
Interests
Timeline
Kinship foster carer
Lancashire County Council
09.2018 - Current
Ready mix concrete plant supervisor
Aggregate Industries
03.1998 - 03.2020