Steven Driskel
Ilminster,UK
Summary
Versatile and focused-minded professional with extensive experience leading all spectrums of site supervision by applying robust strategies to achieve bottom-line outcomes. Proven success in protecting potential harms, executing maintenance systems, and ensuring safety and security of rail sector to attain organisational objectives. Adept at delivering quality audits, encouraging safety first culture in accordance with company policies and values. Talent for maintaining reactive frameworks, supervising site projects, and improving planning for area and set out deliverables. Capacity for monitoring system best practices, optimising quality of assets and equipment, and complying co-operate processes. Articulate communicator with aptitude to forge long-term professional relationships with exceptional leadership, analytical, interpersonal, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Site Support/Groundsman/Labour
Octavius - Crewkerne Landslide/B Keogh Rail Constr
Crewkerne, Somerset
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Lifted and moved heavy items in line with health and safety policies.
- Operated vehicles, equipment and machinery in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Reduced incidences of pests and disease through targeted pesticide application and plant treatment.
- Delivered adequate water and care to maintain health of [Number] hectares of plants.
- Managed tool, equipment and material inventory to support availability.
- Maintained site health and safety compliance for safe, secure working environments.
- Kept site areas clear of obstructions to limit risk.
- Updated managers on project progress for improved forward planning.
- Managed site safety and security to prevent intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and risk to workers.
- Identified project issues quickly to minimise delays.
- Updated work progress records for continued project monitoring.
- Maintained exceptional levels of health and safety in line with guidelines for continued staff wellbeing and company compliance.
- Utilised tools, machinery and equipment following safety measures.
- Managed delivery and shipment of supplies required for projects.
- Managed issues and delays effectively and efficiently for swift resolution and continued project progress.
- Collaborated with property owners and tenants to address needs.
Banksman/Groundworker
Honiton – Octavius Drainage project
Honiton, Devon
01.2023 - 11.2023
- Site support for Keogh Rail Services and banksman role for CK Rail and groundsman support on the drainage project as well as site maintenance support.
Yard Operator
Taunton Fairwater HOOB
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Drive and tow vehicles up to certain weight
- Maintain yard and track to enhance efficiency
- Utilise expertise on heights
- Administer manual handling
- Protect against potential harm by ensuring security.
PTS Rail Labour
NTS Premier Services – Country Wide
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Ensured safety and security crucial rail sector to streamline workflow
- Facilitated PTS Rail by leveraging driving skills
- Oversaw removal of all equipment, machinery, manpower from site after completion of services with due permission
- Directed PTS labour for Drain Force.
LEVEL 2 ECB Coach
Somerset County Cricket
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Conducted 2-hour cricket sessions for certain age groups (year 4, 5 and 6 students)
- Collaborated with instructors to create best learning environment possible
- Maintained after-school cricket clubs for all age groups in primary schools
- Planned and organised meetings with educational institutions to launch Chance to Shine initiative.
Certified Photographer
Soul Photography, Ilminster, UK
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Received calls from potential customers and scheduled appointments
- Headed photography services, including community schools and sports teams (portrait, candid, and sports photography)
- Employed digital software for image post-production (Adobe Lightroom).
Company Director
Esaff Removals Ltd, London, UK
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Optimised business through marketing tactics, including designing website, and advertising
- Acquired and maintained stock and vans
- Responded calls and placed reservations
- Conducted surveys at client's properties
- Steered personnel to in-line workflow.
Company Director
Esaff.com Ltd, London, UK
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Dealt with Landlords and tenants
- Partnered with skilled traders
- Established and registered new company from scratch.
Education
Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme - Construction and Civil Engineering Industries
01.2024 - 01.2024
Skills
- Project/Programme Management
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Rail Network Supervision
- Regulatory Compliance
- Astute Communication
- Stout Team Leadership
- Attention to Detail
- Mechanical maintenance
- Facilities maintenance
- Fencing
- Hazard analysis
- Site supervision
- Site cleaning
- Safe job site set-up
- Site layout
- Site safety
- Staff supervision
- Site safety standards
- Site appraisals
- Site cleanups
- Site conditions
Custom
- Fastline Training, Manual Handling, 2021
- Fastline Training, Emergency First Aid with Electrical Accidents, 2021
- Personal Track Safety, 2020, 1300683, 12/2024
- TecTraining Initial Practical Course – (AC + DCCR)
- Iphotography Certified Diploma in photography, 2016
- IphotographyCOURSE.com, On-line, UK
- Online Social Media Marketing & E-Commerce, 2014-2015
- Open I.T Training, On-line, London
- N-DIP Marketing
- Technical University of the Orange Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa
Affiliations
- Cricket
- Hiking
- Gardening
Timeline
CITB - Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme, Construction and Civil Engineering Industries
01.2024 - 01.2024
Site Support/Groundsman/Labour - Octavius - Crewkerne Landslide/B Keogh Rail Constr
11.2023 - 07.2024
Banksman/Groundworker - Honiton – Octavius Drainage project
01.2023 - 11.2023
Yard Operator - Taunton Fairwater HOOB
01.2021 - 01.2023
PTS Rail Labour - NTS Premier Services – Country Wide
01.2020 - 01.2021
LEVEL 2 ECB Coach - Somerset County Cricket
01.2018 - 01.2020
Certified Photographer - Soul Photography, Ilminster, UK
01.2016 - 01.2020
Company Director - Esaff Removals Ltd, London, UK
01.2010 - 01.2015
Company Director - Esaff.com Ltd, London, UK
01.2003 - 01.2010
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