- i like to go camping walking and i like to build scale models
michael jennings
Newtownabbey,antrim
Summary
experienced forestry worker qualified machine operator health and safety ordinated have driven pcv and hgv long distance intellent and able to work on own inititave also extensive mechanial knowledge
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
forestry contractor
self employed
marlborough, wilts
11.1987 - 07.2012
- Assisted in felling trees and processing timber products.
Operated forestry machinery with relevant operator certifications.
Drove long-distance HGV and PCV vehicles. - Delivered detailed progress reports to clients, providing insights into project status, milestones achieved, and next steps.
- Collaborated with property owners and tenants to address needs and requirements, applying best practices for projects.
- Managed multiple construction projects simultaneously, adhering strictly to deadlines and budget constraints.
- Conducted site inspections to discern risk and hazardous environment, performing safety and security measures.
- Oversaw site operations, directing activities of labourers and tradespeople to maintain productivity levels.
- Conducted training in using safety gear and helmets to comply with safety procedures.
- Troubleshot on-site problems, applying critical thinking to devise practical solutions rapidly.
- Selected types of equipment and machinery needed to prepare for purchasing and use of projects.
- Led site safety meetings, promoting a culture of health and safety compliance among team members.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers and subcontractors, securing favourable terms and high-quality materials.
- Developed operating budget to determine costs and expenditure to keep project moving.
- Formalised and honoured deals by signing contracts and providing deliverables.
Education
GCSEs -
cross and passion college
ballycastle01-1982
Skills
- Risk assessment
- Contract negotiation
- Site safety compliance
- Project management
- Machinery operation
- Budget development
- Hazard identification
- Customer relationship management
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Equipment selection
- Progress reporting
- Safety training
- Employee management
- Leadership quality
- Budget management
- Project estimation and bidding
- Heavy equipment operation
- Budget control
- Site Inspections
- Safety knowledge
- Tenders and bid applications
Certification
- [Type] Licence
- Level [Number] [Area of certification]
- [Area of certification] certified
Interests
Timeline
forestry contractor
self employed
11.1987 - 07.2012
GCSEs -
cross and passion college