Colin Baker

After serving 8 years colour service as an LCpl Class 1 driver in the British Army (Royal Signals) I have a wide range of experience in the driving industry in the UK and Europe. I am able to work on my own initiative and as part of a team. I have proven leadership skills involving managing, developing and motivating teams to achieve their objectives. I believe i have firstclass analytical design and problem solving skills. I am dedicated to maintaining high quality and professional standards.

Mobile Crane Operator & Class 1 Driver - FreeLance

(2017-01)

• 750t Liebherr (2nd Man)
• 350t Liebherr (2nd Man)
• 250t Liebherr
• 220t Demag
• 130t Grove
• 50t Grove

Crane Superviser - John Sutch Crane Hire

(2014-01 - 2017-12)

• 200t Liebherr
• 130t Liebherr
• 100t Tadano Faun
• 90t Tadano Faun
• 70t Tadano Faun
• 60t Liebherr
• 50t Liebherr
• 40t Liebherr
• 40t Tadano Faun
• 30t Liebherr

Crane Operator - Baldwins Crane Hire

(2014-01 - 2014-12)

• 130t Tadano faun
• 55t Liebherr
• AC35t Terex

Class 1 Driver (Ballast) - Emerson Crane Hire

(2011-01 - 2014-12)

• Mobile Crane driver – All duties
• Compact Crane – Static stabilisers
• Compact crane – 360 Pick & Carry
• Slinger/Signaller
• ALLMI Lorry Loader

LCpl Class 1 Driver - British Army (Royal Signals)

(2003-01 - 2011-12)

• Tour of Afghanistan (2009) as apart of a close protection team, escorting VIP's and high ranking military officers.
• Tour of Iraq (2006) as apart of a close protection team, escorting VIP's and high ranking military officers.
• Tour of Iraq (2004).
• Commanding officers personal driver.
• Assisting in the planning and management of all vehicle movement for both civilian and military fleets.
• Running familiarization courses for vehicles held within the Regiment.
• Operating and maintaining a wide variety of vehicles held within the Regiment.
• Regiments petroleum operator and ADR driver.