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Nathan Shaw

Lincoln

Summary

Experienced civil engineering professional with extensive skills in plant operation, including digger, dumper, and roller (NPORS). Holds a CSCS Card and a professional driving licence. Demonstrates strong understanding of ground conditions, soil compaction techniques, and site clearance competency. Proven expertise in ground levelling, trench digging, landscape maintenance, brickwork, fencing, block paving, and concrete pouring. Committed to workmanship pride and maintaining high standards in all tasks.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

HGV Grab driver (highway reinstatement)

D.P Wilkinson roofing and building civils
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
09.2024 - Current

Reinstating Grab driver on network plus electric contract (Nottingham).

  • Adhered strictly to traffic laws, reduced risk of accidents.
  • Managed time efficiently to meet all delivery deadlines.
  • Performed daily vehicle inspections to ensure safety.
  • Communicated effectively with customers to confirm deliveries.
  • Assisted in loading and unloading of goods, ensured safe transportation.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness for a professional appearance.
  • Conducted basic vehicle maintenance for optimal performance.
  • Interacted with customers pleasantly and professionally, delivering first-class care and service.
  • Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.
  • Completed logs and reports for every trip, detailing fuel delivery times, mileage covered and amount of fuel consumed.
  • Accepted and received job information through digital app.

Mig welder

Golden arm fabrication
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
03.2024 - 09.2024
  • Completed complex bespoke orders accurately using advanced MIG welding techniques.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with meticulous planning and execution.
  • Collaborated effectively within multidisciplinary teams for successful project delivery.
  • Delivered high-quality work for client satisfaction through precision MIG welding techniques.
  • Adhered to strict health and safety protocols whilst executing tasks, ensuring a safe working environment.
  • Detected welding defects and performed required repairs.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc-welding equipment.
  • Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.

Mig Welder

Game Engineering LTD
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Welded HMP Prison: Cell doors, Grills, Windows and gates
  • Achieved seamless finishes with thorough grinding and polishing tasks.
  • Utilised personal protective equipment at all times during operations, reducing risk of injuries.
  • Used grinder and air arc, removing and repairing weak welds to meet quality guidelines.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
  • Safely used tools to cut, repair and measure metal parts, resulting in high level craftmanship.

Director/Owner/Grab Driver

N Shaw Grab Hire Ltd
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
05.2020 - 11.2023
  • Managing director of N Shaw Grab Hire Ltd
  • 32 tonne Grab Lorry Driver/Operative (all HGV driver duties)
  • HGV Operator licence holder

HGV class 2 driver Grab driver

PB civils/Granemore
Lincoln/Peterborough, Lincolnshire
06.2018 - 06.2022
  • Digging electric, new mains and faults.
  • subcontracting to Morrison's utilities.
  • covered Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire.
  • Attended regular training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of transport regulations.
  • Performed minor repairs on vehicles, minimising downtime.
  • Maintained cleanliness of vehicle, promoting a professional image.
  • Kept accurate records of hours worked and miles driven.
  • Demonstrated excellent knowledge of local routes and destinations.
  • Adhered to all traffic laws whilst ensuring a safe driving record.
  • Managed paperwork efficiently, including invoices and delivery confirmation slips.
  • Utilised GPS systems for efficient route planning.
  • Ensured vehicles were in safe condition by undertaking safety checks at start and end of shifts.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Tachograph legislation and effective use of Digital Tachograph card.
  • Adhered to driving hours laws to prevent tiredness and risk of accidents.
  • Exhibited excellent communication skills to deliver high quality customer service.

Suction Excavator Class 2 HGV Driver (vac ex)

East midland contracting
Immingham, North East Lincolnshire
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Excavated gas service holes and connection pits.
  • Sub contracted to national grid.

Class 2 HGV driver - Grab Driver

Integral Utilities
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
06.2016 - 06.2017
  • Utilities Electric contract
  • Covered Lincolnshire, Hemel Hempstead and Bedford
  • Same duties listed previously

Class 2 HGV Grab Driver

East Midlands Contracting
Ingham, Lincolnshire
01.2014 - 06.2016
  • Back filling for the National Grid (gas).
  • covered the whole of Lincolnshire
  • Main Laying - renewing cast iron mains to plastic

Tyre fitter

Tris Tyres
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
02.2013 - 01.2014
  • Utilised appropriate tools for precise tyre installation.
  • Identified and rectified issues with tyres for improved vehicle safety.
  • Checked tyre pressure to ensure optimal driving conditions.
  • Repaired punctures in tyres for uninterrupted vehicle use.
  • Worked with team members to coordinate workflow and complete high-volume services in busy environments.
  • Replaced and fitted new tyres, offering customers various budget and quality options to best meet their needs.
  • Serviced and fixed minor faults to manage wear and tear of tyres.
  • Cleaned up spaces after events, collecting rubbish, storing furniture and sanitising surfaces.

Chicken shed construction

David Wilson
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
11.2010 - 02.2013
  • Mig weld chicken sheds

Trooper

British Army
Catterick, North Yorkshire
01.2007 - 09.2010
  • Part of the Queens Royal Lancers
  • Tank driver
  • Gunner
  • Assault Trooper

Education

GCSEs -

Sir Robert Patterson School
Lincoln
09.2001 - 06.2006

Skills

  • CSCS Card holder
  • Plant operation license including:
  • Digger 10 tonne above and below (NPORS)
  • Dumper forward tipping (NPORS)
  • Roller (NPORS)
  • Professional driving licence
  • Understanding of ground conditions
  • Workmanship pride
  • Soil compaction techniques knowledge
  • Civil engineering knowledge
  • Site clearance competency
  • Ground levelling and compaction
  • Stamina for physical labour
  • Trench digging
  • Landscape maintenance
  • Brickwork experience
  • Fencing and block paving
  • Concrete pouring

Timeline

HGV Grab driver (highway reinstatement)

D.P Wilkinson roofing and building civils
09.2024 - Current

Mig welder

Golden arm fabrication
03.2024 - 09.2024

Mig Welder

Game Engineering LTD
01.2024 - 03.2024

Director/Owner/Grab Driver

N Shaw Grab Hire Ltd
05.2020 - 11.2023

HGV class 2 driver Grab driver

PB civils/Granemore
06.2018 - 06.2022

Suction Excavator Class 2 HGV Driver (vac ex)

East midland contracting
06.2017 - 06.2018

Class 2 HGV driver - Grab Driver

Integral Utilities
06.2016 - 06.2017

Class 2 HGV Grab Driver

East Midlands Contracting
01.2014 - 06.2016

Tyre fitter

Tris Tyres
02.2013 - 01.2014

Chicken shed construction

David Wilson
11.2010 - 02.2013

Trooper

British Army
01.2007 - 09.2010

GCSEs -

Sir Robert Patterson School
09.2001 - 06.2006
Nathan Shaw