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Work history
Education
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Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Aaron Blaine

Comber,Down

Summary

I am keen to learn and love a challenge. I work hard and enjoy being busy. I'm an Apprentice Joiner with experience in precision woodworking, joinery methods, and bespoke kitchen fitting. I can operate a wide range of tools including table saws, jigsaws, and planers, ensuring high-quality craftsmanship and adherence to safety standards. Known for exceptional attention to detail, effective communication, and adaptability under pressure. Committed to maintaining quality assurance while meeting tight deadlines and collaborating effectively within a team environment. I have a valid CSCS card and driving licence, with a strong focus on health and safety compliance.




Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work history

Apprentice joiner

Function Design
Killinchy, Down
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Achieved a high level of accuracy with measuring and cutting materials.
  • Completed framework construction without compromising structural integrity or aesthetic appeal.
  • Contributed to team projects, fostering good teamwork skills.
  • Perfected finishing techniques such as sanding and lacquering, enhancing product aesthetics.
  • Learned how to use power tools effectively, enhancing workshop efficiency.
  • Helped create bespoke furniture pieces, demonstrating attention to detail.
  • Supported senior joiners to complete complex joinery tasks.
  • Adhered to safety regulations for consistent compliance with UK requirements.
  • Measured, cut and shaped wood to meet project requirements.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials, applying safe loading techniques to prevent damage to building materials.
  • Kept working environment clean and safe by practicing safe systems of work and strictly adhering to OSHA regulations across all tasks.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints to accurately assess requirements and prioritise tasks.
  • Assisted carpenters with machine and tool maintenance operations to minimise malfunctions.
  • Worked fast under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
  • Cleared away debris and removed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
  • Followed project specifications to cut wood and carpentry materials to exact shape and size.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Joinery and Carpentry

SERC
Newtownards
09.2024 -

GCSEs - Various Subjects

Nendrum College
Comber
09.2020 - 06.2024

Skills

  • Woodworking techniques
  • Power tool operation
  • Joinery methods and techniques
  • Material measurement
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Safety compliance
  • Quality assurance
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem resolution
  • Adaptability to change
  • Effective communication
  • Initiative taking
  • Deadline adherence
  • Flexibility in work hours
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Resilient under pressure
  • Jig usage proficiency
  • Adjustment and alignment accuracy
  • Precision woodworking
  • Sanding and finishing competence
  • Time efficiency
  • Patience with repetitive tasks
  • Safe loading and unloading
  • Measurement techniques
  • Valid CSCS
  • Door assembly and slipping
  • Health and safety awareness
  • Driving license
  • Bench joinery
  • Materials measurement
  • Furniture assembly
  • Table saw, rip saw, jigsaw, spindle moulder, four cutter, planer and thicknesser cutting machine operation
  • Drilling
  • Bespoke kitchen fitting
  • Planing

Affiliations

  • Exercise

Accomplishments

GCSE Results


C* C* - Double Award Science

C* - English Language

C* - Geography

B - Learning for Life and Work

B - Mathematics

C - Motor Vehicle and Road User Studies

Level 2 Merit - OS Construction (Bench joinery and Carpentry and Joinery)

OCN level 2 certificate in Personal Success and Well-Being


Timeline

NVQ Level 2 - Joinery and Carpentry

SERC
09.2024 -

Apprentice joiner

Function Design
07.2024 - 07.2025

GCSEs - Various Subjects

Nendrum College
09.2020 - 06.2024
Aaron Blaine