Matthew Mcpolin

Key achievements & responsibilities, Managed and developed site teams including recruitment support, inductions, training, performance reviews and disciplinary procedures.

• Created, reviewed and implemented SOP's, ensured consistent and compliant working practices across the the site.
• Produced and maintained risk assessments and safe systems of work, identifying hazards and implementing control measures to mitigate risks.
• Maintained full compliance with health, saftey, and environmental legislation through regular audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Delivered daily toolbox talks and promoted proactive safety culture, enhancing site safety KPIs.
• Planned fleet movement and cordinated waste collections and removals to maximise efficiency and customer service.
• Oversaw equipment maintenance schedules and coordinated repairs to minimise downtime.
• Managed cash handling site administration and operational records.
• Led emergency response procedures including fire incidents and site evacuations.
• Collaborated with senior management to enhance operational performance, productivity, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• 360 excavator
• Telehandler
• Asbestos awareness
• First aid at work

• Managed safety on site through effective toolbox talks, daily task briefings, and implementation of work safety plans, method statements, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Allocated duties and supervised site operations based on team skills and expertise to optimise performance.
• Organised site equipment, plant, and materials for safe usage and appropriate purpose, facilitating smooth operational workflow.
• Coordination with upper management on managing work methods that are technically sound, safe, economically viable, feasible, and consistent alongside advising of any items that may impact/change the contract programme.

• ensured all tasks carried out safely following protocol, promoting health and safety within individual roles
• manage stock levels and orders for an effective workflow
• the setting, evaluaton, and reaching of targets
• start up and shut down of site each Monday and Friday (key holder)
• inducted and trained new staff, ensuring all team members, including temporary workers, understood their tasks and procedures
• Facilitated shift handovers by communicating key information to incoming staff.
• Redesigned packaging and structured strategic sourcing for improved quality.
• research into new machinery with a passive ROI within three - quarters
• demonstrated determination and success by implementing multiple new systems and cost-saving measures, leading to increased responsibilities and pay