Martin Swatten

Experienced Industrial Cleaning Supervisor with over 10 years' experience working in a high-risk, safety-critical environment at Drax Power Station. Proven ability to lead teams, manage permits to work, and ensure strict compliance with health and safety procedures. Strong background in supervising site operations, delivering safety briefings and working across complex industrial environments. Reliable, safety-focused and committed to maintaining high operational standards.

Industrial Cleaning Supervisor - Drax Power Station

(2013-01)

• Supervise teams of up to 8 operatives across various operational areas of the power station
• Accept and manage permits to work, ensuring full compliance with site safety procedures
• Deliver digital toolbox talks and pre-job safety briefings
• Plan and coordinate daily work activities, allocating tasks and monitoring team performance
• Operate site machinery including skip lorries and bobcat
• Lead teams in confined space and high-risk environments
• Ensure correct use of PPE and adherence to strict health & safety regulations
• Carry out point-of-work risk assessments and ensure safe systems of work are followed
• Lead and support decommissioning activities within hazardous and high-risk areas

Yard Operative / Plant Operator - Dovecote Park

(2000-01 - 2013-12)

• Operated tractors and forklifts within a busy yard environment
• Assisted with loading, unloading and site logistics
• Maintained safe working practices in line with site procedures
• Role made redundant in 2013

Various Part-Time Roles - Various

(1992-01 - 2000-12)

Various Part-Time Roles alongside childcare responsibilities

Employee - Cementation Piling

(1990-01 - 1992-12)

Employee - Anglo Piling

(1987-01 - 1989-12)

Employee - Askern Colliery

(1978-01 - 1986-12)