From The Seat Of The Cab

Why I left and where I am now. 30.03.2022 31:36 ↓

My exit from AJ Morris and my entry into L Lynch.

Human resources? 24.02.2022 10:23 ↓

A chat about an email asking me to explain better the human element of industry and why automation wins out.

A tale of inflation 18.02.2022 12:06 ↓

The rampant fuel costs are exacerbating the day to day living expenses and inflation rates that we are seeing.

Imposter syndrome 04.02.2022 11:21 ↓

Who are the imposters I wonder 🤔

Efficient working. 01.02.2022 8:15 ↓

The catastrophe unfolding in front of me.

Operator services & cab cleanliness 25.01.2022 16:53 ↓

A quick chat about being a gun for hire and the need for a more professional attitude towards cleanliness, we seem to go from one extreme to another in terms of polished to a high gloss or a rubbish skip on tracks or tyres.

Off hire, off to the next one. 20.01.2022 22:34 ↓

Preparation to move and what you need to think about to prepare yourself for the next adventure in plant hire.

Can we make it happen? 18.01.2022 7:09 ↓

Personal level mentorship gives invaluable access to a wealth of life knowledge and experience. Can we bring this from my head to the wider world?

Jealous of new talent. 12.01.2022 10:53 ↓

We need new operators and senior operators need to get on board with that fact and not gripe from the sidelines 🤬🤬🤬

Tier one failings and incompetence 11.01.2022 16:39 ↓

I'm gonna pick on the big boys!

It's a seasonal job. 07.01.2022 21:15 ↓

Earthmoving is seasonal, like it or lump it, the weather dictates our progress!

New year, new me. 05.01.2022 15:39 ↓

Empty platitudes or genuine sentiment 🤔

Agencies are not proving grounds 29.10.2021 32:23 ↓

Lots of discussion around freshly ticketed operators getting a seat, agencies seem to be the go to venue, with lying and blagging their way into a machine as the modus operandi, it's not acceptable, the machines we drive can kill in an instant!

The internet discussion on lifting newbies. 25.10.2021 14:31 ↓

So you're newly qualified, why are the seasoned veterans so against you lifting if you're qualified to do so?

Facebook 16.10.2021 18:09 ↓

Oh my days, misinformation, lies and blaggard.

Mentoring deeper dive 09.10.2021 23:24 ↓

A rummage through my thoughts on a topic I talked about a year ago now.

Lana Edwards 05.10.2021 58:00 ↓

Join me for the first ever live interview with the Queen of the levers Ms Lana Edwards.

Need Vs desire 27.09.2021 19:43 ↓

Over specialisation is hurting more than helping in my opinion.

Fuel crisis 25.09.2021 26:20 ↓

The catastrophe of government subsidised living and intervention combined with societal decay has brought us this cascade of failures, join me for a two part rant and ramble discussing the problems and challenges.

Women in construction, a whole new slant. 22.09.2021 17:27 ↓

My take on the shit show I'm watching unfold across social media concerning the promotion of and self promotion of women in construction.

On the tramp and money talks 19.09.2021 18:06 ↓

Bought a caravan for a young fella, it's tiring trying to get them to sort themselves out.

The French are upset! 17.09.2021 24:52 ↓

But is a military alliance detrimental to the political advantages afforded my nation in regaining our own national sovereignty?

The abolishion of justice 16.09.2021 12:29 ↓

Mark Milley and Anthony Fauci need to be held accountable!

I'm a have a heart attack if this keeps going. 15.09.2021 3:56 ↓

Rant today, fuck I'm sick of this shit.

Jim Baraclough 14.09.2021 3:52 ↓

CPA stars of the future award winner Jim Baraclough, recognised as National Plant Operative of the year 2021, well done fella, be proud of where you have gotten and that the sky is the only limit in this life.