Chris Shand

Midlothian Council

Talent

SelkirkMember since July 23, 2026

Construction site labouringManual liftingTeam playerWork zone safetyCalm under pressureProblem-solvingCommunication skillsPublic speakingTeam buildingPublic Relations

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Construction site labouringManual liftingTeam playerWork zone safetyCalm under pressure

About

Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in construction site labouring and manual lifting, complemented by exceptional team player abilities. Demonstrates expertise in work zone safety and remains calm under pressure, ensuring efficient problem-solving and effective communication. Skilled in public speaking, team building, and public relations, with a commitment to fostering collaborative environments.

Experience

Midlothian Council - Hays

(2026-03)

Highly physical outdoor job. Responsibilities include wheeling bins to collection vehicles, operating automated lifting mechanisms. Sorting recyclable materials and guiding the driver. Working and guiding the driver using the iPad.

Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.

Driver mate - Driver mate - Edinburgh, Scotland

(2026-01 - 2026-03)

Agency work delivering bins to a wide area of Edinburgh.

Using an iPad to navigate the jobs for the day
Deliver the bins safely to the allocated houses
Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.

Labourer - ccg scotland ltd - Glasgow, Glasgow City

(2023-02 - 2025-11)

Adhered to site health and safety guidelines, maintaining safe, secure working environments.
Transported goods and materials safely and securely to prevent damage and loss.
Managed day-to-day labour duties including heavy lifting, goods transportation and site maintenance.
Maintained clean, safe working environments in line with site regulations, eliminating risks and accidents.
Safely and responsibly transported construction supplies to relevant locations, aiding effective, efficient labouring operations.
Removed hazardous materials to maintain health and safety measures.
Utilised proper protective headgear, safety glasses and clothing during construction.

Removal Man & house clearence person - Hislop's - Selkirk, The Scottish Borders

(2009-08 - 2018-08)

Wrapped valuable items with cloths and padding to reduce damage risks.
Liaised with customers to provide removal services in allocated timeframes.
Communicated delays to customers and logistics teams for accurate progress monitoring.
Secured furniture and boxes using straps to prevent damage during transit.
Packed goods and labelled boxes with content lists.
Disposed of packaging waste and recycled goods where possible.
Loaded heavy furniture onto removal vans using safe manual lifting techniques.
Collected furniture for disposal from residential and commercial properties.
Worked collaboratively to lift and manoeuvre bulky items.
Packed and unpacked items quickly to meet daily removal demands.
Maintained excellent physical fitness levels to perform removal tasks safely.
Assembled furniture upon arrival using handheld power tools.
Unloaded goods and secured items within storage units.
Manoeuvred bulky goods safely and securely, observing manual handling policies.
Organised boxes methodically to maximise removal van capacity.
Packaged fragile and valuable goods with additional care, minimising risk.

fencing labour - D.E Fencing - Jedburgh, The Scottish Borders

(2005-05 - 2008-11)

Examined and reviewed bids, proposals and tender documents to assess construction project specifications.
Supported and managed application and installation configurations to provide continuous services.
Incorporated changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors to ongoing projects.
Coordinated and managed various construction aspects for successful project completion.
Enforced safety rules and guidelines at construction sites for avoiding injuries and accidents to workers.
Developed and maintained master project schedule and budget.
Removed garbage, debris and dangerous materials from construction sites.
Provided equipment, tools and materials necessary for construction projects.

Machine Operator - perident - Tweedbank, The Scottish Borders

(2003-03 - 2005-08)

Controlled factory equipment to exceed daily production targets.
Cleared debris and waste from working areas, maintaining safe conditions.
Kept machinery well-maintained in line with safety regulations.
Monitored machine function and performance, quickly diagnosing malfunctions to reduce operational downtime.
Packaged orders with excellent presentation skills.
Set up and operated machine tools to produce precision parts within allotted timeframes.
Calibrated machines regularly to maintain peak performance levels, improving operational efficiency.
Liaised with engineering team to resolve breakdowns.
Assisted in installation, maintenance and repair of machinery.
Recorded machine productivity and required repairs to maintain logs on database.
Used tools to calibrate parts, clean surfaces and check output.
Sanitised machinery and maintained organised work area to support cleanliness.
Applied quality checks on equipment to gauge and solve problems.
Drafted and submitted performance reports to manager.