Alexander Brown
Leeds,West Yorkshire
Summary
Skilled construction professional with extensive expertise in carpentry, roofing techniques, and cement mixing. Proficient in the use of power tools and trained in working at heights, ensuring efficient task completion and timely project delivery. Demonstrates strong project coordination abilities and site clearance proficiency, with a solid understanding of building regulations and blueprint interpretation. Committed to safety through fire safety training, hazardous materials handling, and risk assessments.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Site Operative
Assured Building Contracts ltd
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2024.01 - 2024.09
- Monitored inventory levels of materials, preventing shortages or delays in work process.
- Utilised heavy machinery for ground preparation tasks.
- Contributed to environmental sustainability by practising waste management techniques on site.
- Completed basic brick and block work, resulting in robust structures.
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials, aiding in timely completion of projects.
- Assisted skilled workers with electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems for effective installations.
- Enabled project completion within tight deadlines by working extended hours when needed.
- Utilised PPE on site to prevent accidents.
- Prepared sites and surfaces for concreting.
- Sorted construction waste to properly dispose of refuse, recyclables, and hazardous materials.
- Shovelled concrete into construction area.
- Dug trenches to exact width, length and depth requirements.
- Mixed correct quantities of concrete to reduce site waste.
- Inspected incoming supplies and finished work for quality.
Self employed painter and decorator
Self Employed
West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
2016.01 - 2023.04
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations throughout all tasks undertaken.
- Applied primer coats effectively to ensure vibrant final colour pay-off.
- Operated power tools efficiently, enabling precise cuts and alignments.
- Repaired walls before painting, resulting in a flawless finish.
- Prepped surfaces for painting to ensure smooth application and lasting results.
- Executed wall papering jobs neatly for polished final appearance.
- Secured protective coverings over furniture and fixtures, preventing damage during work process.
- Maintained clean workspace to ensure safety and efficiency in task completion.
- Met tight deadlines, ensuring minimal disruption to clients' daily routines.
- Levelled surfaces by filling holes and cracks.
- Refreshed walls, doors and trims with strict attention to detail.
- Executed domestic and commercial painting and decorating accurately and efficiently.
- Disposed of hazardous materials safely in line with COSHH.
- Maintained painting tools through regular cleaning, care and maintenance for optimum performance and reliability.
- Documented supplies used, labour hours and disposed paint.
shop fitter
TGL UK Limited
Nation wide, West Yorkshire
2001.02 - 2013.04
- Coordinated with team members, promoting efficient workflow.
- Installed shelving units to optimise product display.
- Worked on large scale retail projects for enhanced brand representation.
- Assisted in removal of old fittings, aiding smooth renovation process.
- Utilised hand and power tools proficiently for seamless installations.
- Assembled display stands, enhancing product visibility.
- Ensured safety standards compliance, contributing to secure work environment.
- Completed refurbishment projects for increased customer satisfaction.
Brick layers labourer
Robert Brown
Leeds, West Yorkshire
1996.05 - 2000.09
- Handled cement mixer operation for consistent production of mortar mixtures.
- Collaborated effectively with team members, fostering a harmonious working environment.
- Kept track of inventory levels to prevent downtime due to lack of supplies.
- Followed blueprints accurately to achieve desired building structure.
Education
Level 2 Diploma - Painting and Decorating
Leeds college of building
Leeds 09/2014 - 07/2016
Skills
- Knowledge in carpentry
- Efficient task completion
- Roofing techniques proficiency
- Cement mixing mastery
- Use of power tools
- Working at heights training
- Project co-ordination
- Site clearance proficiency
- Timely project delivery
- Patience with repetitive tasks
- Bricklaying techniques
- Building regulations knowledge
- Demolition procedures
- Blueprint interpretation
- Hazardous materials handling
- Risk Assessments
- Fire safety training
- Manual handling
- Foundation laying
- Backfilling
- Paint application
Affiliations
- Music
- Motorcycle riding
Certification
- UK Driving and motorcycle license
Timeline
Site Operative
Assured Building Contracts ltd
2024.01 - 2024.09
Self employed painter and decorator
Self Employed
2016.01 - 2023.04
shop fitter
TGL UK Limited
2001.02 - 2013.04
Brick layers labourer
Robert Brown
1996.05 - 2000.09
Level 2 Diploma - Painting and Decorating
Leeds college of building
09/2014 - 07/2016