Neville Johnston
Launceston,TAS
Summary
Highly motivated and hard-working professional with a strong work ethic and proven ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced, multi-tasking environments. With over 15 years as the Owner/Operator of a successful furniture removals business, I bring extensive hands-on experience in logistics, time management, customer service, and workplace safety, including best-practice manual handling, load restraint and heavy lifting techniques. In addition to my business background, I have over 20 years of heavy vehicle experience and a solid track record in Mining, Civil, and Construction industries, having held various roles as a Plant Operator and Skilled Labourer. Adaptable, reliable, and safety-focused, I take pride in delivering high standards of work and fostering strong professional relationships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Port Civil Labourer
APG Workforce
07.2024 - Current
- Operating hand, power and pneumatic tools
- Concrete remedial work
- Basic rigging
- Operating Telehandler
- Performing general maintenance, organising and cleaning tasks
- Labouring duties as required
Plant Operator
Gradco
11.2023 - 07.2024
- DIDO position across various locations
- Operating a range of machinery as required, including Roller, Loader and Dump Truck
- Adhering to Health and Safety regulations
- Basic equipment/machinery maintenance
- Various labouring duties, including quarry operations
Owner/Operator
Aveley Removals Pty Ltd
09.2008 - 10.2023
- Owned and operated a successful Furniture Removalist business for over 15 years, whilst completing casual Mining projects throughout the years
- Logistical planning, scheduling, truck driving, heavy lifting, manual handling, loading and unloading, effective load restraint, packing, cleaning, staff management, client liaison and other activities associated with business ownership.
Haul Truck Driver
BGC Group
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Transporting of material from quarry pit to crusher
HC Driver
TBG Contracting
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Transporting potable water from site to camp
Mobile Plant Operator
B & J Catalano
06.2020 - 12.2020
- Operating water carts, Moxy trucks and rollers
Conveyor Maintenance Technician
Rema Tip Top
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Employed and trained on a casual basis by Rema Tip Top
- Completed maintenance on plant conveyor belts during shut-downs at BHP and FMG mine sites.
Leading Hand
Monadelphous
03.2008 - 09.2008
- Repairing the stacker rail and footings on the railway line, which involved concrete breakout, drilling and cutting, concrete pours and basic formwork, as well as overseeing staff and ensuring Health and Safety procedures and practices were adhered to at all times
- Included working closely alongside Engineers, Surveyors and Project Supervisors.
Trade Assistant
Monadelphous
11.2007 - 03.2008
- Trade Assistant for Boilermakers and Welders
Security Officer
Senjo Security
08.2007 - 11.2007
- General security for various locations/venues
Skilled Labourer
Monadelphous
10.2006 - 07.2007
- Undertook repairs on reclaimer rail and footings
- Concrete remedial work and basic formwork carpentry
Skilled Labourer
Shamrock Enterprises
06.2006 - 10.2006
- Steel fixing, basic formwork carpentry, concrete pours and installation of concrete tilt panels
Rail Labourer
John Holland
03.2006 - 06.2006
- Replacing sleepers on railway line project
- Intensive manual labouring
- Operating Heavy Machinery
Skills
- Mining, civil and construction expertise
- Heavy vehicle operation
- Plant operation of various machinery
- Safe operation of power, hand, and pneumatic tools
- Strong work ethic and adaptability
- Effective communication skills
- Workplace health and safety knowledge
- Time management and task prioritisation
- Manual handling, heavy lifting, and load restraint
- Ability to work long hours in adverse conditions
Certification
- MR, HR, HC, MC licences (current)
- MSIC (current)
- Articulated Dump Truck (current)
- Roller (current)
- White Card (current)
- Telehandler
- Elevated Work Platform
- Confined Spaces
- Gas Testing
- Working at Heights
(Some tickets may require a refresher course.)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Port Civil Labourer
APG Workforce
07.2024 - Current
Plant Operator
Gradco
11.2023 - 07.2024
Haul Truck Driver
BGC Group
09.2021 - 12.2021
HC Driver
TBG Contracting
12.2020 - 09.2021
Mobile Plant Operator
B & J Catalano
06.2020 - 12.2020
Conveyor Maintenance Technician
Rema Tip Top
07.2018 - 01.2019
Owner/Operator
Aveley Removals Pty Ltd
09.2008 - 10.2023
Leading Hand
Monadelphous
03.2008 - 09.2008
Trade Assistant
Monadelphous
11.2007 - 03.2008
Security Officer
Senjo Security
08.2007 - 11.2007
Skilled Labourer
Monadelphous
10.2006 - 07.2007
Skilled Labourer
Shamrock Enterprises
06.2006 - 10.2006
Rail Labourer
John Holland
03.2006 - 06.2006
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