Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Timeline
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Bradley Pearson

Bradley Pearson

Giffard vic

Summary

I am a reliable, honest, loyal and hardworking professional with 20+ years production experience across a variety of roles. I have a passion and strong interest in ensuring the safety of others in my team and in managing and supervising others. I have a high attention to detail and a strong ability to work well under pressure and unsupervised. I am a personable and dependable employee and take pride in my work.

Professional driver with track record of safe and efficient transportation. Strong skills in route planning, vehicle maintenance, and navigating diverse road conditions. Focused on teamwork and delivering reliable service, adapting seamlessly to changing schedules and needs. Known for ensuring passenger safety and maintaining high standards of service.

Experienced with ensuring passenger safety and comfort on long-distance journeys. Utilizes excellent navigational skills to maintain schedules and handle route changes efficiently. Track record of performing thorough vehicle inspections and addressing maintenance needs promptly.

Diligent driver with strong background in safely navigating long-distance routes and ensuring passenger comfort. Proven track record of maintaining schedules and addressing passenger needs efficiently. Demonstrated ability to handle emergency situations and perform routine vehicle inspections.

Professional transport operator with proven ability to manage bus routes effectively and maintain high safety standards. Known for reliability and commitment to passenger satisfaction, adapting to dynamic schedules and route changes seamlessly. Praised for excellent communication skills and teamwork, ensuring smooth operations and timely arrivals.

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning driver field inside and out. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coach Bus Driver

Dyson Group: Bus Charter & Hire Melbourne
03.2024 - 03.2025
  • Developed strong relationships with local businesses along routes to foster partnerships that benefited both parties through cross-promotion opportunities.
  • Maintained excellent driving record with zero accidents or violations, demonstrating consistent commitment to safe transportation practices.
  • Stayed current with industry trends in order to provide informed recommendations on fleet upgrades or equipment enhancements for improved performance.
  • Assisted passengers with special needs, ensuring their comfort and ease of access during boarding, travel, and disembarking the coach.
  • Improved safety standards by conducting thorough pre-trip inspections and identifying potential hazards before departure.
  • Received numerous positive reviews from passengers, contributing to company reputation for excellent customer service and reliable transportation solutions.

Furnace Operator

Infrabuild
02.2019 - 01.2023
  • Conducted thorough end-of-shift handovers, communicating pertinent information to incoming operators for seamless transitions between shifts.
  • Enhanced furnace efficiency by conducting regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
  • Increased overall productivity by troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and resolving them swiftly.
  • Improved product quality through close attention to detail and adherence to established procedures and standards.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by participating in process audits and offering suggestions for enhancements.
  • Reduced downtime for repair work by monitoring furnace performance and addressing issues proactively.
  • Assisted in training new hires on furnace operation procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment for their professional growth.

Furnace/Melter Operator

Fletcher Insulation
01.2016 - 03.2019
  • Highly skilled & technical role operating the glass furnace, glass distribution equipment, fiberisers and sheet forming.
  • Personal compliance with all EHS requirements & Company Policies.
  • High level of diligence in monitoring critical process parameters & associated equipment.
  • Highly competent in the operation of hot glass process & machinery, including making process changes to maintain glass fibre quality & output.
  • Highly competent in the operation of resin sprays and forming operation to maintain glass fibre sheet quality & output.
  • Carry out and record quality checks and advise out of specification conditions.
  • Complete necessary production & quality paperwork.
  • OH&S: representative, correct safety equipment & PPE, Safety Committee (Chairman 2019)
  • Crane and forklift operation.
  • Poured molten metal without incident into molds, producing large volumes of glass product according to rigorous schedules.
  • Monitored dials on panelboard and observed for steam pressure, temperature and density of mixture.

Crane Operator & Forklift Driver

Ausreo PTY LTD
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • OH&S: First Aid & Fire Warden
  • Management of stock: replenishment of stock and organising stocktake and scanning outgoing and incoming deliveries
  • Loading and unloading trucks: with forklift and with mesh and bar using crane
  • Performed daily safety checks to achieve safe operating condition of equipment.
  • Calculated appropriate size and weight distribution to safely manage load.
  • Excelled under pressure by safely executing demanding lifts in challenging weather conditions and tight spaces.
  • Operated large cranes to lift and move materials with precision and accuracy.

Warehouse Operator

TNT Australia Pty Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Forklift operator loading trucks and sorting parcels

Forklift Driver & Crane Operator

One Steel Recycling
01.2014 - 01.2014
  • Loading and unloading reinforced steel onto trucks
  • Preparing orders
  • Forklift driving
  • Unloaded trucks and rail cars and moved materials to staging area.
  • Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on forklift equipment, ensuring proper functionality and longevity.
  • Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with precision, minimizing damage to products during transport.
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by expertly operating forklifts to move, stack, and organize materials.
  • Demonstrated compliance with company policies and procedures, reinforcing a safe and productive work environment.

Forklift Driver & Transformer Stripper

One Steel Recycling
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Forklift driving, using overhead crane and power tools
  • Stripping transformers and sorting copper from aluminium cores
  • Loading containers with transformers and unloading trucks

Forklift Driver

Visy (Randstad Employment)
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Loading and unloading trucks in a fast paced environment
  • Product quality and control
  • Operated equipment safely and efficiently to prevent damage to items and avoid injuries.
  • Loaded and unloaded trucks with precision, minimizing damage to products during transport.
  • Safely transported valuable goods while adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency by expertly operating forklifts to move, stack, and organize materials.

Exit Operator & Production Operator

One Steel
09.2010 - 12.2010
  • Packing 2-3 tonne material on pallets
  • Labelling and strapping of heavy materials
  • Line start up and dispatch
  • Cutting product by touch screen

Glassware Handler & Forklift Driver

OI Glass Penrith
07.2010 - 11.2010
  • Production inspection and quality control
  • Completion of warehouse movements
  • Forklift operation

Furnace Operator

Fletcher Insulation
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Overseeing: furnace, fore-heath and spinners
  • Quality assurance: producing quality fibreglass, ensuring product is manufactured in accordance with specifications and sampling fibres for quality
  • Monitoring: glass levels, batch cover, return water for furnace and spinners, water temperature and gas readings, record checks every 15 minutes
  • Maintaining: constant glass levels in furnace and fore-heath
  • OH&S: representative, correct safety equipment & PPE
  • Crane and forklift operation
  • Prior to 2005: Detailed information available upon request.

Education

No Degree - Farm Mnagement

Learning Online
International Approval And Registration Centre
02-2024

Skills

  • Strong passion and commitment to safety combined with 3 years safety committee experience, most recently appointed the Safety Chairman of Fletcher Insulation
  • Licensed forklift operator & Overhead crane operator (One Steel & Ausreo certified)
  • Supervisory experience (including Leading Hand/Float B)
  • Attention to detail and quality control
  • Efficient and able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong organisational, communication and planning skills
  • Ongoing commitment to technical skills training
  • Traffic laws compliance
  • Safe driving
  • Punctuality
  • Bus cleaning
  • Conflict de-escalation

Certification

HR Licence

Forklift Licence.

Full VIC Drivers Licence.

Accomplishments

  • Most recently, I was the sole furnace/melter operator responsible for the production of 40 tonnes of insulation per day in accordance with quality control standards in a high-risk environment.
  • Appointed Fletcher Insulation Safety Committee Chairman in 2019. Committee responsible for addressing Occupational Health and Safety issues for two production lines & warehouse.

Timeline

Coach Bus Driver

Dyson Group: Bus Charter & Hire Melbourne
03.2024 - 03.2025

Furnace Operator

Infrabuild
02.2019 - 01.2023

Furnace/Melter Operator

Fletcher Insulation
01.2016 - 03.2019

Crane Operator & Forklift Driver

Ausreo PTY LTD
01.2015 - 01.2016

Warehouse Operator

TNT Australia Pty Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2015

Forklift Driver & Crane Operator

One Steel Recycling
01.2014 - 01.2014

Forklift Driver & Transformer Stripper

One Steel Recycling
01.2012 - 01.2014

Exit Operator & Production Operator

One Steel
09.2010 - 12.2010

Glassware Handler & Forklift Driver

OI Glass Penrith
07.2010 - 11.2010

Forklift Driver

Visy (Randstad Employment)
01.2010 - 01.2012

Furnace Operator

Fletcher Insulation
01.2005 - 01.2010

No Degree - Farm Mnagement

Learning Online
Bradley Pearson