Stephen Hanlon
Banbridge,Ards and North Down
Summary
With 12 years of hands on experience within the quarrying industry at the same company, I have developed a strong understanding of site operations, health and safety standards, team leadership, and production efficiency. Throughout my career, i have built a reputation as a reliable and hardworking employee who leads by example, communicates effectively with colleges and management, and remains calm under pressure. I am committed to maintaining high safety standards while insuring operational targets are achieved efficiently and professionally. I am now looking to progress into a Foreman role were i can use my experience, knowledge of the site, and leadership skills to support the team, drive productivity, and contribute to the continued success of the company.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Quarry plant operator
Gibson Bros CRH
Banbridge, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
2013.08 - Current
- Assisted in training new staff, imparting knowledge about plant operations and safety measures.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, implementing appropriate action plans.
- Carried out daily plant and equipment maintenance.
- Upheld health and safety codes and PPE requirements to minimise accidents and risk.
- Boosted productivity levels by coordinating with team members on daily quarrying operations.
- Collaborated closely with other operators for smooth functioning of the quarry site.
- Managed inventory of supplies, ensuring availability when needed.
- Ensured continuous plant operations with routine maintenance tasks.
- Completed daily paperwork to document machinery output.
Farmer
McClelland & Son
Banbridge, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon
2012.08 - 2013.08
- Organised work schedules of farmhands during harvest periods to ensure smooth operations.
- Fenced farmland boundaries, safeguarding property from trespassers and predators.
- Reduced waste by recycling farm materials and composting organic matter.
- Repaired broken farm equipment, prolonging its lifespan and utility on the farm.
- Used modern farming equipment for efficient crop cultivation.
- Handled repair and maintenance of fences, buildings and other farm structures for increased durability.
- Operated heavy machinery and equipment to preserve healthy soil and grass.
- Repaired faulty vehicles and machinery to manage wear and tears.
- Repaired and maintained farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Joinery
Southern Regional College - Portadown Campus
Craigavon, Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon 2009.09 - 2011.06
GCSEs - GCSEs
Banbridge High School
Banbridge, Armagh City Banbridge and CraigavonSkills
- Articulated Dumper Operator - Ticket Holder
- Quarry Face Digger Operator - Ticket Holder
- Rigid Dumper Operator
- Loading Shovel Operator
- Mobile Plant Operator
- First Aider
- Plant Maintenance And Fitting Duties When Required
- Strong initiative
- Hydraulic controls understanding
- Crushing and screening operations
- Dust suppression methods
- Production records keeping
- Bench design principles
- Adaptive to changing conditions
- Time management efficiency
- Quarry planning strategies
- Safety awareness
- Planning and organisation
- Equipment calibration
- Team player
- Safety compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Health and safety astute
- Equipment refueling and lubrication
- Health and safety awareness
- Machinery operation
- Sound hand-eye coordination
- Welding techniques
Timeline
Quarry plant operator
Gibson Bros CRH
2013.08 - Current
Farmer
McClelland & Son
2012.08 - 2013.08
NVQ Level 2 - Joinery
Southern Regional College - Portadown Campus
2009.09 - 2011.06
GCSEs - GCSEs
Banbridge High School