Richard Grant

I driver a 32t Scania beavertail, delivering heavy plant machinery for gap hire solutions through the north east of Scotland for high level clients, such as Scottish water/sse/sgn/Balfour Beatty. Machinery I've transported are 8t diggers, 9t dumpers and other small stuff for our clients.

• Communicated effectively with dispatch team to update on delivery status.
• Assisted in loading and unloading of goods, reducing turnaround times.
• Delivered customer orders accurately and on time.
• Showcased skill in handling heavy and dangerous goods.
• Attended regular training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge of transport regulations.
• Utilised GPS systems for efficient route planning.
• Conducted daily vehicle checks to ensure roadworthiness.
• Demonstrated ability to manoeuvre vehicle in tight spaces.
• Demonstrated excellent knowledge of local routes and destinations.
• Safely transported goods by adhering to driving regulations.
• Adhered to all traffic laws whilst ensuring a safe driving record.
• Maintained cleanliness of vehicle, promoting a professional image.
• Communicated with clients politely and professionally, maintaining excellent working relationships.
• Checked appropriate load security and weight distribution according to safe working practices.

• Ensured areas were safe and hazard-free before leaving work areas by clearing sites after hedge and tree removal
• Conducted site surveys to determine work required, potential hazards, workforce needed and equipment required
• Conducted risk assessments before tree planting and cutting jobs, ensuring teams, surrounding areas and public stayed safe during jobs
• Used heavy-duty equipment at heights of up to 35 meters, including chainsaws and chippers
• Conducted quality and usability inspections on tree surgeon tools, machines and safety equipment weekly
• Tidied sites after hedge, tree and branch removal, keeping areas safe and hazard-free before leaving work areas
• Stayed within health and safety guidelines by wearing personal protective equipment throughout jobs, including hardhats, gloves, protective shields and harnesses
• Maintained excellent tree surgeon team relationships by helping others during complex cutting, planting and removal tasks.

• Provided excellent leadership skills to maintain steady and productive operations
• Conducted general maintenance, replacements and upgrades on faulty or broken equipment within the garden
• Conducted risk assessments before tree planting and cutting jobs, ensuring teams, surrounding areas stayed safe during jobs
• Kept trees, hedges, grass and other plants looking presentable and beautiful by conducting ground maintenance monthly
• Planted trees, plants, shrubs, hedges and grass as requested by clients
• Tidied sites after hedge, tree and branch removal, keeping areas safe and hazard-free before leaving work areas
• Endured plants stayed disease and pest-free by applying pesticide and weed killer monthly
• Liaised with head gardener before shift to get information on daily requirements and priorities
• Kept gardens free of waste by carrying out litter picking and waste disposal tasks weekly
• Mowed and edged grassed areas on fortnightly basis, maintaining trimmed appearance and excellent grass health
• Mulched garden beds and weeded borders on monthly basis, introducing pesticides as required to maintain plant health
• Maintained general tidiness of gardens through litter removal and emptying rubbish bins within 2 hour timeframe on daily basis.

• Maintained aesthetically pleasing garden designs by regularly mowing lawns, trimming hedges and feeding plants
• Safely operated mowers and strimmers equipment to maintain grounds and to remove dead trees
• Installed sprinkler systems to give grass, flowers and other landscaping adequate water for growth needs
• Pruned trees and bushes to improve visibility and shapes
• Cleared pathways of overgrowth and debris or hazards such as snow
• Identified weeds pest damage and administered appropriate pesticides for mitigation and control
• Planted trees, plants, shrubs, hedges and grass as requested by clients
• Conducted general maintenance, replacements and upgrades on faulty or broken equipment within the garden
• Tidied sites after hedge, tree and branch removal, keeping areas safe and hazard-free before leaving work areas
• Mowed and edged grassed areas on fortnightly basis, maintaining trimmed appearance and excellent grass health
• Maintained general tidiness of gardens through litter removal and emptying rubbish bins within 2 hour timeframe on daily basis
• Skills
• Site surveys
• Tree cutting
• OSHA compliant
• Tree planting
• Tool and equipment maintenance
• Risk assessments
• Plant removal
• Staff training
• Team playerBranch cutting
• Site clearing and cleaning
• Cleaning procedures
• Attention to detail
• Gardening
• Tree biology knowledge
• Tree inspecting
• Tree inspections