Dale Cross
Experienced Senior Refractory Artisan
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Experienced Senior Refractory Artisan with over 10 years of hands-on experience in refractory installation, guniting, shotcrete, bricklaying, casting, furnace repair, and industrial maintenance.
Qualified
Level 2 Artisan Bricklayer for Mason work and experienced nozzle man for guniting and shotcrete applications. Reliable all-rounder with supervisory experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work effectively in demanding industrial environments.
Experience
Senior Refractory Artisan / Supervisor - Calderys, UK - UK
(2026-02-16 - 2026-05-28)
Temporary Position. Hourly Rate: £16.10 per hour.
- Worked as a Level 2 Artisan Bricklayer for Mason work.
- Nozzle man for guniting and shotcrete applications.
- Carried out refractory installation, maintenance, and repair work.
- Worked across industrial sites as an all-rounder in refractory services.
- Assisted with supervising teams and ensuring work was completed safely and efficiently.
Senior Refractory Artisan - Lazenby British Steel / Veolia / Tradebe / Hooton
- Worked as a Senior Refractory Artisan across various industrial contracts.
- Performed bricklaying, guniting, shotcrete, casting, and furnace repair work.
- Supported shutdowns, maintenance work, and refractory rebuilds.
Warehouse operative - Amazon
(2025-11-05 - 2026-01-05)
Day-to-day duties usually include:
- Picking: Finding and collecting items from shelves based on customer orders.
- Packing: Packing the items safely and securely into boxes or parcels for shipping.
- Sorting: Sorting packages according to destination or shipping method.
- Loading/unloading: Helping to load and unload delivery trucks.
- Stocking: Replenishing inventory by placing products back onto shelves.
- Quality control: Checking items for damage or defects before packing.
- Operating equipment: Using scanners, handheld devices, forklifts, or pallet jacks to manage stock and inventory.
- Maintaining cleanliness and organization: Keeping the warehouse tidy and organized for safety and efficiency.
Assistant Manager / Senior Refractory Artisan - Cross Refractory Services - Pinetown, South Africa
(2014-01 - 2025-10)
- Assisted with daily management of refractory contracts across factories and mills.
- Performed hands-on refractory gunning, casting, bricklaying, and furnace repair.
- Ensured projects were completed safely, efficiently, and within deadlines.
- Supervised small teams, ensuring correct procedures and safety compliance.
- Trained junior staff and supported improved team productivity.
Manager's Assistant / Maintenance Worker - Sugar Bay - Zinkwazi, South Africa
(2011-01 - 2013-12)
- Supported management with daily operational tasks.
- Carried out repairs, construction of cabins, and facility maintenance.
- Ensured a safe and functional environment for staff and guests.
General Worker (Security, Carpentry, Loading & Packing) - Build It - Pinetown, South Africa
(2009-04 - 2010-12)
- Customer assistance, stock movement, packing and loading materials.
- General carpentry work and site support tasks.
- Maintained store safety and monitored premises.
Farm & Maintenance Worker - Rhoddidale Farms / Harmony Farm - KZN, South Africa
(2002-05 - 2006-01)
- Operated tractors, machinery, and ride-on mowers.
- Performed planting, irrigation, and general upkeep.
- Completed basic building work with blocks and bricks.
- Handled livestock responsibilities, including poultry care.
Education
Glenwood High School (1997 - 2000) Glenwood, South Africa
