Martin Flaherty
Huddersfield,Yorkshire
Summary
Experienced stone operative and machine operator with a robust background in operating machinery and equipment within the stone cutting process. Demonstrates expertise in health and safety, quality control, and equipment maintenance, ensuring high standards in fast-paced environments. Proven track record as a service technician and domestic installer, adept at diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues while providing exceptional customer service. Career progression reflects a commitment to operational excellence and technical proficiency across diverse roles. Manufacturing professional with hands-on experience operating and maintaining machinery in fast-paced production environment. Capable of troubleshooting mechanical issues, ensuring smooth workflow, and adhering to safety protocols. Skilled at collaborating with team members to meet production targets and maintain high-quality standards. With solid foundation in hands-on technical skills, I bring reliable and focused approach to machine operation. My background in teamwork and problem-solving equips me with ability to adapt quickly and work efficiently in dynamic environments. Committed to safety and precision, I aim to contribute effectively to production goals while maintaining high standards of quality.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Delivery Car Driver
Seif Employed
Nationwide
01.2026 - Current
- Collecting and delivering cars, and vans.
- Inspecting vehicles for damage before and after delivery.
- Completing delivery paperwork and app-based checks.
- Planning travel routes using all forms of public transport.
- Dealing with customers with professionalism and courtesy.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Managed complaints with calm, clear communication and problem-solving.
Machine Operator
Marshalls PLC
Huddersfield, Yorkshire
01.2017 - 12.2025
- Operating a full range of machinery and equipment in the stone cutting process.
- Use of both Counterbalance and Reach FLT and overhead cranes.
- A strong emphasis on health and safety and quality control.
- Use of power tools
- Inspected finished products for quality assurance, identifying and rectifying defects.
Machine operator
Johnson’s Quarries
04.2016 - 01.2017
- Working to exacting standards in a fast paced and pressurised environment.
Machine operator
Marshalls Plc
02.2002 - 04.2016
- Full involvement of the stone processing cycle.
Service Technician
Sky Digital
08.2000 - 01.2002
- Installing and set up of sky equipment and satellite dishes.
- Full set up of tv Wi-Fi and phones.
- The use of diagnostic tools and techniques to identify and resolve a wide range of hardware, software and network problems.
- Working directly with the customers to explain technical issues.
Domestic installer
Cabletel Telecommunications
11.1995 - 07.2000
- Installing and set up of cable TV and telephony services.
- The use of diagnostic tools and techniques to identify and resolve a wide range of hardware, software and network problems.
- Working directly with the customers to explain technical issues.
Education
GCE O’ Levels -
All Saints High School
HuddersfieldSkills
- Health and safety
- Quality control
- Equipment maintenance
- Machine operation
References
Available upon request.
Certification
- BOSS - ABRASIVE WHEELS
- MBM - FLT COUNTERBALANCE
- PRISTINE - MANUAL HANDLING
- ST. JOHN - FIRST AID AT WORK
- BOSS - IOSH WORKING SAFELY
- MARSHALLS - OVERHEAD CRANE OPERATION
Hobbies and interests
- DIY - Including a recent cellar conversion
- READING - I am a keen reader of books and keep abreast of current affairs
Timeline
Delivery Car Driver
Seif Employed
01.2026 - Current
Machine Operator
Marshalls PLC
01.2017 - 12.2025
Machine operator
Johnson’s Quarries
04.2016 - 01.2017
Machine operator
Marshalls Plc
02.2002 - 04.2016
Service Technician
Sky Digital
08.2000 - 01.2002
Domestic installer
Cabletel Telecommunications
11.1995 - 07.2000
GCE O’ Levels -
All Saints High School