Richard Bull
Clay Cross,Derbyshire
Summary
Highly skilled and certified plant operator with extensive expertise in waste management, plant systems, and conveyor operations. Demonstrates proficiency in heavy machinery maintenance, GPS-guided machinery operation, and earthmoving equipment handling, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance. Adept at supervising unskilled workers, mentoring junior operators, and executing risk assessments to mitigate environmental hazards. Committed to enhancing resource allocation efficiency while maintaining strict adherence to health and safety standards. Career focus includes optimising plant operations through predictive and preventative maintenance strategies to support sustainable practices.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
SSSTS Dozer/plant operator/earthworks supervisor
Bridgebank plant ltd
Derby, Derbyshire
2022.06 - Current
- Operate dozers,360 excavators , dump trucks and oversee/supervise earthworks operations on mainly new build housing sites.
- Liaised with management to report any issues or potential risks in a timely manner.
- Managed fuel usage and optimised efficiency through careful operation of machinery.
- Ensured adherence to project specifications by following detailed plans.
- Conducted regular inspections of dozer equipment to prevent breakdowns.
- Utilised GPS systems in dozers effectively for precise earthmoving tasks.
- Maintained safety protocols whilst operating machinery, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of different soil types, aiding in successful excavation processes.
- Communicated effectively with site managers, providing updates on task completion.
- Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
- Organised team resources, resulted in improved project timelines.
- Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
SSSTS Dozer/plant operator/ earthworks supervisor
Max Earthworks ltd
Derby
2018.05 - 2021.08
- Operate dozer and occasional 360 excavator and oversee and supervise various sized earthworks projects for new build housing sites
- Conducted regular inspections of dozer equipment to prevent breakdowns.
- Reported any malfunctions promptly for quick resolution, minimising downtime on projects.
- Operated heavy-duty dozer machinery for effective site preparation.
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions during outdoor operations, maintaining productivity levels.
- Managed fuel usage and optimised efficiency through careful operation of machinery.
- Monitored machine operation to ensure proper functioning for project progression.
- Utilised GPS systems in dozers effectively for precise earthmoving tasks.
- Inspected sites to identify required construction preparations.
- Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
- Delegated tasks appropriately, achieved balanced workload among team members.
- Identified potential risks and mitigated them through proactive measures.
- Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
SSSTS Dozer/plant operator
NT Killingley ltd
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
2016.03 - 2018.03
- Completed all assigned tasks within given timeframes, contributing to overall efficiency of the plant operations.
- Participated actively in staff training sessions to improve skills and knowledge base.
- Enhanced productivity with efficient operation of plant machinery.
- Performed daily checks on all machines, maintaining optimal functionality.
- Operated heavy plant machinery, resulting in increased production rates.
- Reported safety or environmental issues to site management.
- Utilised GPS systems in dozers effectively for precise earthmoving tasks.
- Maintained safety protocols whilst operating machinery, ensuring a safe working environment.
SSSTS Recycling yard (crush & screen) supervisor
NT Killlingley ltd
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
2015.03 - 2016.03
- Delegated tasks appropriately, achieved balanced workload among team members.
- Implemented company policies effectively, maintained high standards of service delivery.
- Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations.
- Ensured smooth operations with regular maintenance checks.
- Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
- Identified potential risks and mitigated them through proactive measures.
- Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
construction/maintenance contractor
self employed
Clay Cross, Derbyshire
2013.04 - 2015.03
- Assured quality control by performing regular checks on tools and materials used.
- Ensured compliance with building regulations, avoiding potential legal issues down the line.
- Negotiated contracts for favourable terms and conditions.
- Delivered projects on schedule through diligent planning and time management skills.
- Efficiently managed resources, reducing unnecessary wastage of materials and manpower.
- Prepared estimates for clients to enable informed decision making on potential projects.
- Managed timelines with careful scheduling of works to prevent delays.
- Provided equipment, tools and materials necessary for construction projects.
- Recruited and coordinated workers and labourers to accomplish construction jobs.
Heavy plant operator
D Wardle plant ltd
Warrington
2009.04 - 2013.03
- Operated large excavators up to 100 tons, bulldozers, loaders , dump trucks and tractors on various quarries and open cast coal sites.
- Collaborated closely with site managers for efficient task completion.
- Carried out pre-operational checks, ensuring readiness for tasks ahead.
- Adhered strictly to company policies whilst operating heavy plant machinery.
- Carried out daily plant and equipment maintenance.
- Looked after pumps and pumping operations on open cast coal sites.
JCB 3CX operator
R&K construction
Chesterfield, Derbyshire
2008.09 - 2009.03
- Operated 3CX on various road/highway improvement projects in and around Leeds
- Performed routine inspections of machinery, preventing potential malfunctions.
- Implemented preventative maintenance measures, reducing downtime.
360 excavator operator
Rexco
2007.10 - 2008.09
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all equipment before operation, reducing potential breakdowns on site significantly.
- Ensured safety procedures were always followed whilst operating machinery.
- Operated 360 excavators from 1 ton up to 20 tons mainly working in woodlands installing/maintaining footpaths and public rights of way/access roads.
Groundworker/ supervisor/ plant operator
Murtagh groundworks
2006.09 - 2007.10
- Housing/groundworks site supervisor and plant operator driving excavators,site dumpers,rollers and telescopic handlers.
- front and back end work up to dpc completed to a high standed including footings,plot drainage/services, floors, footpath construction/tarmacing, driveways and patios.
- Operated heavy machinery to facilitate groundwork operations efficiently.
- Organised materials for timely project completion.
Groundworker/plant operator
R&K construction
2003.03 - 2006.03
- Groundwork (plots) on various George Wimpey housing sites.
- Started as a labourer on back end work , learned and progressed over a couple of years to be able to do all aspects of groundwork to a very good high standard from footings to patios driving 360 excavators to 13 tons ,site dumpers and rollers and eventually running my own sections of sites.
Education
GCSEs -
Tupton hall
Chesterfield, DerbyshireSkills
- Waste management knowledge
- Plant systems expertise
- Conveyor system expertise
- Plant maintenance understanding
- Supervision of unskilled workers
- Hydraulic systems knowledge
- Qualified plant operator certification
- Decision making for efficiency
- Awareness of environmental impact
- Plant systems knowledge
- Safety compliance
- Machinery operation
- GPS-Guided machinery operation
- Earthmoving equipment operation
- Environmental compliance awareness
- Soil testing knowledge
- Compaction operations
- Resource allocation efficiency
- Environmental hazard identification
- Equipment refueling and lubrication
- Health and safety awareness
- Shutdown and start-up processes
- Risk assessment execution
- Heavy machinery maintenance
- Materials handling expertise
- Predictive and preventative maintenance
- Mentoring junior operators
- Operational efficiency
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Construction site setup
- Load lifting and transfer
- Safety consciousness
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Shooting
- Off road motorbiking/enduro
Certification
CPCS. (Blue)
360 excavator (above & below 10 ton)
Lifting operations.
Dozer.
Articulated dump truck (all sizes).
Loading shovel.
Health, safety and environment (touchscreen)test.
SSSTS.
IOSH managing safely.
1 day emergency first aid.
Asbestos awareness.
Manual handling.
COSHH awareness.
Fire marshal.
Abrasive wheels awareness.
Confined space awareness.
Lone working awareness.
Environmental awareness for construction workers.
Traffic marshal course.
GPS/ machine control training.
Timeline
SSSTS Dozer/plant operator/earthworks supervisor
Bridgebank plant ltd
2022.06 - Current
SSSTS Dozer/plant operator/ earthworks supervisor
Max Earthworks ltd
2018.05 - 2021.08
SSSTS Dozer/plant operator
NT Killingley ltd
2016.03 - 2018.03
SSSTS Recycling yard (crush & screen) supervisor
NT Killlingley ltd
2015.03 - 2016.03
construction/maintenance contractor
self employed
2013.04 - 2015.03
Heavy plant operator
D Wardle plant ltd
2009.04 - 2013.03
JCB 3CX operator
R&K construction
2008.09 - 2009.03
360 excavator operator
Rexco
2007.10 - 2008.09
Groundworker/ supervisor/ plant operator
Murtagh groundworks
2006.09 - 2007.10
Groundworker/plant operator
R&K construction
2003.03 - 2006.03
GCSEs -
Tupton hall