Matthew Cottam
Middlesbrough,United Kingdom
Summary
I'm a very punctual and attentive person and hold a high respect for authority. My attendance is impeccable and I enjoy working as a team or as an individual. I've been a working supervisor for numerous years on large civil engineering contracts and on the railway infrastructure including London underground, driving 18 tonne vehicles used to apply waterproofing systems to bridges and install expansion joints. This job has meant I have been ADR qualified for almost 15 years, I am accustomed to strict health and safety practices including regular drugs and alcohol testing, health screening and medicals. I have been first aid trained for over 12 years and have extensive driving experience of the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, France and Spain. I also have experience with FORS Silver training and using digital online systems for recording vehicle checks and issues.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Waterproofer & expansion joint installer
Waterseal Ltd
04.2006 - 05.2026
- Application of various waterproofing membranes and expansion joints on railway and road bridges, podium decks and other structural waterproofing solutions for concrete.
Agency driver
Various Agencies
Middlesbrough
12.2005 - 04.2006
- Multidrop driving roles with local driving agencies.
General labourer
Traditional Restorations Ltd
, South Wales
06.2005 - 12.2005
- Landscaping, fencing, joinery, plumbing and operating a telehandler on a housing development and restoration of a historic corn mill.
Delivery driver
Novellini Bathroom Products Ltd
Carlisle
03.2004 - 05.2005
- Long distance delivery driver.
Agency driver
TroyJun Services
Carlisle
11.2003 - 02.2004
- Various driving duties including multidrop and long distance.
Maintenance
Siesta International Holidays
05.2000 - 11.2003
- Mobile caravan maintenance, plumbing, heating, electrics, joinery, construction, landscaping and static caravan installation.
Ski technician/shop assistant
Ski & Outdoor Warehouse Ltd
Longtown
01.1998 - 05.2000
- Various roles including warehousing, admin and working on roadshows around the UK.
Education
St Marys primary school
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Scotby C of E primary school
Carlisleundefined
Trinity secondary school
CarlisleSkills
- Long-Distance trip experience
- Strong navigation
- Efficient communication
- Extensive motorway driving experience
- CPC certified
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Vehicle defect reporting
- Class 1 HGV certified
- Exceptional timekeeping
- First Aid trained
- International long-distance driving
- Site safety awareness
- Health and Safety regulations
- Site inductions
- Risk Assessment
- Construction knowledge
Certification
- C+E driving license
- ADR license ( classes 2-8 & 9, including tanks)
- Driver CPC and DQC
- NVQ level 3 Diploma occupational work supervision (construction)
- SSSTS
- 8 GCSEs
- First Aid at Work
Languages
English
Native
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Waterproofer & expansion joint installer
Waterseal Ltd
04.2006 - 05.2026
Agency driver
Various Agencies
12.2005 - 04.2006
General labourer
Traditional Restorations Ltd
06.2005 - 12.2005
Delivery driver
Novellini Bathroom Products Ltd
03.2004 - 05.2005
Agency driver
TroyJun Services
11.2003 - 02.2004
Maintenance
Siesta International Holidays
05.2000 - 11.2003
Ski technician/shop assistant
Ski & Outdoor Warehouse Ltd
01.1998 - 05.2000
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Scotby C of E primary school
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Trinity secondary school
St Marys primary school