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Alex Bethell

ST IVES,Cornwall

Summary

I consider myself to be a hardworking and motivated individual.

I work well with others and am always keen to learn new methods and techniques .

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4022
4022
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Grounds maintenance operative

Surrey Forestry Ltd
Effingham, Surrey
09.2023 - 08.2025
  • Conducted repair duties for better functioning equipment.
  • Assisted in the application of pesticides, reducing infestations effectively.
  • Cleaned external areas of buildings, contributing to overall aesthetic appeal of premises.
  • Marked trees for cutting or thinning using best forestry practices, facilitating healthy forest regeneration and growth.
  • Assisted in scientific research, contributing significantly to local conservation efforts.
  • Assisted in timber cruising activities, ensuring optimal harvest levels were maintained without endangering the ecosystem's balance.
  • Stump grinding conducted following felling of a tree improving the visual appeal of the area.
  • Skilfully removed dead or diseased trees, enhancing the overall look of the area.
  • Employed safe and correct use of chainsaws and other equipment during operations ensuring worker safety at all times.

Grounds maintenance operative

Beaverbrook Hotel and Golf Course
Leatherhead, Surrey
04.2013 - 09.2023
  • Maintained healthy lawns by regular mowing, watering and fertilising.
  • Adhered to health and safety regulations when using power tools, protecting self and others from harm.
  • Carried out routine inspections of play area equipment ensuring child safety standards were met.
  • Used environmentally friendly products, promoting sustainability in all tasks.
  • Assisted in the application of pesticides, reducing infestations effectively.
  • Cleaned external areas of buildings, contributing to overall aesthetic appeal of premises.
  • Conducted repair duties for better functioning equipment.
  • Cleaned debris from the garden paths; ensured cleanliness at all times.
  • Assisted with landscaping projects improving overall site appearance.
  • Improved landscape design by planting, trimming and mulching greenery.

General labourer

Various
Various, Various
01.2005 - 04.2013

Contributed to multiple building projects with friends and family to enhance understanding of construction techniques and promote safe working environments.

Education

City And GuildsNptc - Safe use and application of pesticides

Merrist Wood College
Guildford, Surrey
07.2011 -

NVQ Level 2 - Amenity Horticulture

Merrist Wood College
Guildford, Surrey

Certificate of Higher Education - Team leading

Chartered Management Institute
London

NVQ Level 1 - Retail

Merrist Wood College
Guildford, Surrey

Various - Various

Various
Various

Skills

I have over the years gained a vast array of skills and knowledge in the construction, hard landscaping and horticulture/forestry sectors

Affiliations

  • Gardening. DIY R/C modelling Walking History

Timeline

Grounds maintenance operative

Surrey Forestry Ltd
09.2023 - 08.2025

Grounds maintenance operative

Beaverbrook Hotel and Golf Course
04.2013 - 09.2023

City And GuildsNptc - Safe use and application of pesticides

Merrist Wood College
07.2011 -

General labourer

Various
01.2005 - 04.2013

NVQ Level 2 - Amenity Horticulture

Merrist Wood College

Certificate of Higher Education - Team leading

Chartered Management Institute

NVQ Level 1 - Retail

Merrist Wood College

Various - Various

Various
Alex Bethell