Brandon Mitchell

• Phone: +44 7911 123456
• Email: brandon.mitchell@email.com
• Location: London, UK
• LinkedIn: brandon-mitchell-pile-operator

Summary

Over 9 years of hands-on experience operating a diverse range of piling rigs and foundation equipment for major civil engineering projects across London. Successfully completed over 50 complex piling schemes, ensuring structural integrity and adherence to strict safety protocols and project deadlines. Proficient in interpreting geotechnical reports and design specifications to execute precise pile installations.

Experience

Lead Pile Driver Operator, Keltbray Piling Solutions -- London, UK

Mar 2018 – present

• Operated large-diameter rotary piling rigs (e.g., Bauer BG series, Liebherr LB series) for deep foundation construction on high-profile projects like the Thames Tideway Tunnel, achieving 98% on-time pile completion.

• Mentored and supervised junior operators, improving team efficiency by 15% through hands-on training in operational best practices and safety procedures.

• Performed daily pre-start checks, routine maintenance, and troubleshooting on piling machinery, reducing unscheduled downtime by 20%.

• Collaborated with site engineers and geotechnical teams to optimize piling sequences and address ground condition challenges, ensuring project specifications were met.

Pile Driver Operator, Cementation Skanska -- London, UK

Sept 2014 – Feb 2018

• Operated various piling equipment, including CFA, bored, and driven pile rigs, contributing to the successful completion of over 30 foundation projects.

• Maintained accurate operational logs and daily reports, meticulously documenting pile depths, concrete volumes, and any encountered anomalies.

• Ensured strict adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., LOLER, PUWER) on site, resulting in zero safety incidents under direct supervision.

• Assisted in the setup and dismantling of piling equipment, optimizing mobilization and demobilization times by 10%.

Education

National Construction College (Bircham Newton), NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Plant Operations (Piling Rigs) in Piling Operations & Groundworks -- King's Lynn, UK

Sept 2013 – July 2014

Skills

Piling Equipment Operation: Rotary Piling Rigs (Bauer, Liebherr), CFA Piling Rigs, Driven Piling Rigs, Bored Piling Rigs, Soilmec Rigs, Crane Operation (Slinger/Signaller)

Foundation Techniques: Contiguous Piled Walls, Secant Piled Walls, Bearing Piles, Sheet Piling, Ground Improvement Techniques, Geotechnical Interpretation

Safety & Compliance: CPCS A43 Piling Rigs, CSCS Card, LOLER, PUWER, Health and Safety at Work Act, Risk Assessment, Method Statement Adherence

Technical Skills: Rig Maintenance, Pre-start Checks, Troubleshooting, GPS/Telemetry Systems, Concrete Slump Testing, Data Logging, Site Survey Reading