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My CV 2026
Shane Hutcheson
Practical and proactive Health, Safety & Wellbeing professional with over 25 years of hands-on leadership experience in high-risk industries including civil construction, heavy manufacturing, fuel infrastructure, and logistics.
I treat Health and Safety as a daily mindset rather than a compliance exercise. My career has been defined by identifying hazards, implementing practical controls, and driving continual improvement to prevent injuries before they occur. Combined with my qualifications in Remedial Massage Therapy, I bring a unique strength in occupational health, ergonomics, fatigue management, and early intervention — bridging physical safety with the human and psychosocial aspects of wellbeing.
Live-in Carer & Remedial Massage Therapist
April 2021 – 2026 (Present)
Designed and delivered the “Looking After Your Hands” workshop, educating students on hazard identification, body mechanics, posture, and Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) to prevent musculoskeletal injuries.
Applied principles of early intervention, injury recovery, and holistic wellbeing in a high-needs care environment.
Developed strong understanding of psychosocial factors and the importance of mental resilience alongside physical safety.
CMT Group
Plant Operator
April 2018 – August 2020
Conducted daily hazard identification and risk assessments while operating heavy plant on complex commercial and civil projects.
Played a key role in the construction and upgrade of multiple fuel service stations, including BP, Gull, NPD, and Mobil AdBlue installations for diesel refuelling units.
Managed safe demolition works for Fletcher Construction (EQC), including identification, handling, and disposal of asbestos and other hazardous materials.
Focused on safe load securing, machine maintenance, and transportation practices to prevent incidents.
Southern Cross Pumps (Tyco Flow Control / Pentair)
Pump Assembler | Leading Hand
November 2008 – March 2017
Promoted to Leading Hand with responsibility for team safety, training, and supervision in a heavy manufacturing environment.
Performed risk assessments and implemented controls for manual handling and heavy lifting operations using overhead cranes, gantry cranes, and rigging equipment.
Conducted regular inspection and maintenance of lifting chains, strops, and rigging to eliminate dropped load hazards.
Led ergonomic improvements to workstations and processes, significantly reducing repetitive strain and manual handling risks.
City Care Water – Special Projects 773
Plant Operator | Second-in-Charge
March 2017 – April 2018
Acted as 2IC leading a crew on urgent stormwater and wastewater repairs in live, high-risk environments.
Carried out daily hazard identification, implemented safe work methods, and managed confined space and traffic control risks.
Prioritised crew wellbeing and fatigue management during high-pressure reactive works.
City Care Ltd
Civil Construction Worker | Plant Operator | Second-in-Charge
February 2003 – November 2008
Second-in-Charge of a 4–5 person crew on roading, drainage, and infrastructure projects.
Championed safe work practices, including safe loading/tie-down of plant, trench safety, and spoil management well before the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
Mentored team members on hazard recognition, situational awareness, and safe behaviors.
Coin Cascade Ltd
Logistics Supervisor | Assistant Production Manager | Service Centre Supervisor
1989 – 2002
Led safety initiatives across manufacturing and logistics operations.
Designed and implemented multiple ergonomic controls, including workstation redesigns and custom lifting devices that eliminated manual lifting hazards and reduced repetitive strain injuries.
Managed multiple workshop relocations with zero lost-time injuries through thorough risk assessment and planning.
Led multiple workshop relocations while maintaining excellent safety performance through careful planning and team involvement.
Hazard identification, risk assessment, and implementation of practical controls
Ergonomic assessment and injury prevention (manual handling, repetitive strain)
Leadership in high-risk environments (confined spaces, hazardous substances, heavy lifting)
Fatigue management and psychosocial wellbeing
Training and mentoring teams on safety as a daily mindset
Continual improvement and practical solutions
Diploma in Remedial Massage (2023) – Ara Institute
Diploma in Wellness & Relaxation Massage (2022) – Ara Institute
Site Safe Civil Passport & Passport Plus
Confined Space Authorization CCC
Traffic Control L1
Multiple First Aid certificates (current)
Class 1, 2, 4, 6 License with WTR endorsements
Crown Reach Truck cert
Grant Cobb
CMT Group
027 3889246
Lex Halford
43 South (Pentair - Southern Cross Pumps)
(03)3491350
Allan Baker
City Care Ltd
Mobile 027 2290301
Gary Walker
Managing Director
Coin Cascade Ltd
Work (03) 3381 411
Mobile 021 369 274
Nigel Wooding
Coin Cascade Ltd
CHRISTCHURCH
(03) 3381-411
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