Dave Heath

Accomplished Appointed Person with 6 ½ Years experience, with a strong track record in planning, managing, and delivering complex lifting operations safely and efficiently. Confident ability to effectively coordinate crane activities, solving operational challenges, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Comfortable with collaborating with others and working independently in a variety of settings including Commercial and Domestic operations.

Known for proactive approach to meeting client demands while maintaining high standards of safety, organization, and operational performance.

Appointed Person – Crane Operations at Sparrow Crane Hire (2019-01 – Present)

Plan and manage crane lifting operations of varying complexity across multiple project environments.

• Plan and manage crane lifting operations of varying complexity across multiple project environments
• Prepare Lift Plans, risk assessments, and method statements to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Coordinate with site teams, crane operatives and contractors to deliver lifting activities successfully
• Ensure all operations comply with relevant safety regulations and industry standards (LOLLER, PUWER, BS7121, GS6, Network Rail)
• Provide solutions to operational challenges using a proactive and problem-solving approach
• Creating rapport with new clients and maintaining strong client relationships by meeting project deadlines and operational requirements
• Experience with cranes include Mobile Cranes, Heavy Cranes, City Cranes, Mobile Tower Cranes, Tower Cranes, Spider Cranes, Mini Crawlers

Lift Supervisor/Slinger Signaler at Precast Concrete Floor & Stair Layer (2011-01 – 2019-12)

Foreman for a precast concrete floor sub-contractor, installing Block & Beam flooring, hollow core precast slabs & precast concrete stairs

• Foreman for a precast concrete floor sub-contractor, installing Block & Beam flooring, hollow core precast slabs & precast concrete stairs
• Organizing and taking charge of a team to deliver a complete floor from start to finish on a tight deadline
• Carrying out Slinger/Signaler duties on busy construction sites, while ensuring the installation sequence of the loads is methodical
• Lift Supervisor for the Installs making sure the crane operation is carried out as per the RAMS/Lift Plans provided. Having to overcome on site changes and complications to ensure the job keeps moving forward on schedule to meet deadlines
• Responsibilities also included acting as the SSSTS for the team, ensuring everyone complies with the safety standards expected on site and as part of installation operation

Trainee Roofer at NRS Roofing Ltd (2010-01 – 2011-12)

Assisting with Flat Roofs, Tiled Roofs, Guttering Services and Repairing damaged roofs making sure they are watertight

• Assisting with Flat Roofs, Tiled Roofs, Guttering Services and Repairing damaged roofs making sure they are watertight
• Working at height constantly and ensuring the work is carried out safely
• Working with COSHH substances (Bitumen, Industrial Level Adhesives)

City & Guilds Qualifications Level 2 in Carpentry & Joinery – Wiltshire College & University Centre (2008-01 – 2010-12)

GCSE in Secondary School – Hardenhuish School (2003-01 – 2008-12)