Stephen Watts
Gravesend
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in the operation of plant equipment, paver driving, and roller operation. Demonstrates expertise in screw man duties and compaction oversight, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Proven leadership abilities in supervising on-site activities and managing project delivery efficiently. Committed to advancing career goals through effective project management and delivery while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Paver Driver / Screw man
Marlborough Highways Ltd
Essex
2017.06 - 2026.03
- Lead operator on major highway resurfacing projects, ensuring high-quality asphalt laying and finishing.
- Acts as Lead Hand, assisting site supervisors with gang coordination and daily briefings.
- Liaises with site managers to ensure material deliveries (asphalt/bitumen) are timed perfectly to prevent cold joints.
Operate paving machinery on major highway and resurfacing projects
Support site supervisors with coordination of surfacing gangs
Ensure work is completed to specification, on time and within safety guidelines
Monitor site safety and contribute to maintaining safe working environment
Assist with planning daily tasks and resolving on-site issues
Road Construction Operative
Elm Surfacing
Kent
2015.01 - 2017.06
- Operated paving and roller machinery for private and public sector road construction.
- Executed precise hand-laying and machine-laying techniques for various asphalt mixes.
- Assisted in site preparation, including planing oversight and ironwork adjustments.
Plant Operator / Gang Member
Marlborough Highways Ltd
Essex
2012.06 - 2015.01
- Developed foundational skills in highway maintenance, working within fast-paced surfacing gang.
- Mastered operation of various plant equipment and supported site setup/traffic management.
- Completed all assigned tasks within given timeframes, contributing to overall efficiency of plant operations.
- Operated heavy plant machinery.
HGV Driver
Dave Hughes Haulage
Kent
2008.08 - 2012.09
- Responsible for safe transport of materials/plant; maintaining logbooks and vehicle safety.
- Demonstrated punctuality by consistently arriving at pickups and deliveries on time.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of vehicle mechanics for routine checks and repairs.
- Conducted daily inspections on HGV, ensuring optimal performance.
- Managed heavy loads safely, adhering to weight limits and securement guidelines.
Education
GCSEs - Gcse
Thamesview
Gravesend, Kent 09/1987 - 06/1992
Skills
- Operation of plant equipment
- Paver driving and roller operation
- Screw man duties and compaction oversight
- Project management delivery and communication
- Compliance with health and safety standards
- Supervision on site and coordination
- Leadership and team work
Certification
- Primary: Full UK Driving Licence & HGV Licence
- Plant: NPORS (Paver, Roller, Tractor) | MPQC / Wirtgen Group Vogel Operator Course
- Safety: CSCS Card | Health & Safety Level 2 | Abrasive Wheels | Manual Handling
- NVQs: NVQ Level 2 in: Road Building & Maintenance, Plant Operations, and Manual Road Building.
Affiliations
- I enjoy staying active through gardening and practical building projects. I am also a keen fisherman and a drone pilot.
References
References available upon request.
Additional experience
Experience working with other company's within the industry Foster Yeoman’s, Ross Paving, O’Rourke Construction, tarmacs and Ringway.
Timeline
Paver Driver / Screw man
Marlborough Highways Ltd
2017.06 - 2026.03
Road Construction Operative
Elm Surfacing
2015.01 - 2017.06
Plant Operator / Gang Member
Marlborough Highways Ltd
2012.06 - 2015.01
HGV Driver
Dave Hughes Haulage
2008.08 - 2012.09
GCSEs - Gcse
Thamesview
09/1987 - 06/1992