Catherine Mc Girr

Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy plant and equipment on large scale civil projects including earthworks and infrastructure works. Ensured compliance with site safety requirements, environmental controls and production targets.

• Operated a range of heavy plant including CAT 745/740 and Bell B45E articulated dump trucks, watercarts and rollers, in line with site procedures.
• Carried out pre-start checks, routine maintenance and fault reporting to ensure equipment safety and reliability.
• Supported operations including bulk haulage, material placement, compaction and dust suppression.
• Worked within strict safety protocols, exclusion zones and traffic management systems to maintain plant- people separation.
• Maintained clear safety and operational updates using two-way radio channels.
• Participated in toolbox meetings to maintain compliance with HSE standards.

• Filed documents and maintained organised records.
• Used CRM systems and database tools to receipt stock.
• Reading and checking invoices.
• Regular stock taking and processing of orders.
• Dealt closely with accountant to ensure all invoicing matched to received stock.
• Developed processes that improved efficiency within the department.

Assisted with ewe and cattle pregnancy scanning.

• Safely operated light commercial vehicles with attached trailers in tight loading areas.
• Drafted and separated dry, single and multiple bearing animals according to scanning results.
• Marked animals accurately and maintained clear records for the farmer.
• Monitored animal behavior and welfare while in the yards and during handling.