Ben Sims
Blackpool,Select
Summary
Dedicated Assistant Grounds Keeper with strengths in landscape maintenance and project execution. Executes seasonal gardening tasks to enhance garden appeal. Collaborates effectively with team members to achieve client satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
assistant grounds keeper
Larkholme primary school
fleetwood, Lancashire
05.2025 - 03.2026
- Maintained lawn areas through regular mowing, edging, and aeration, ensuring neat and healthy grass.
- Removed weeds, dead plants, and other debris from garden areas, keeping spaces tidy and well-presented.
- Pruned trees and shrubs to promote good growth.
- Executed seasonal gardening tasks, including pruning, scarifying, and leaf clearance, to maintain year-round garden appeal.
- Operated a variety of landscaping tools and machinery, maintaining them for optimal performance.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within set deadlines, achieving client satisfaction.
labourer
DCM Landscaping
blackpool, Lancashire
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Removed waste materials and ensured site cleanliness, promoting a safe working environment for all personnel.
- Assisted in site preparation, including clearing debris and setting up necessary equipment for construction projects.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials from delivery trucks, maintaining inventory levels on site.
- Transported materials to designated work areas for efficient workflow.
- Transported items safely and responsibly to minimise risk.
- Kept tools and equipment organised and in good working condition.
- Transported materials to designated work areas for efficient workflow. to work areas and helped load production machinery.
- Operated a variety of power tools and machinery, including drills and compactors, following safety protocols.
- Followed detailed instructions from supervisors to complete tasks accurately and within designated timeframes.
server
del a warr butchers
blackpool, Lancashire
01.2024 - 10.2025
- Delivered exceptional customer service by promptly greeting guests and taking orders with a friendly demeanour.
- Provided efficient service to handle high-volume food and drink orders during peak times, enhancing customer experience.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, ensuring high levels of guest satisfaction and loyalty.
- Handled customer complaints with empathy and professionalism, resolving issues to maintain high levels of guest satisfaction.
- Supported colleagues during busy periods to ensure timely service, demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Utilised extensive food knowledge to address customer queries, facilitating informed dining decisions.
- Processed payments efficiently, handling cash, credit, and debit transactions with accuracy and security.
- Maintained safe hygiene and food handling standards for full compliance.
Education
T-level - Agriculture, Land Management and Production - Ornamental and Environmental Horticulture and Landscap
myerscough college
preston01-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Equipment maintenance
- Project management
- Landscape design
- Landscape maintenance
- Health and safety
- Tool operation
- Creative thinking
- Strong work ethic
- Customer service excellence
Timeline
assistant grounds keeper
Larkholme primary school
05.2025 - 03.2026
labourer
DCM Landscaping
03.2025 - 11.2025
server
del a warr butchers
01.2024 - 10.2025
T-level - Agriculture, Land Management and Production - Ornamental and Environmental Horticulture and Landscap
myerscough college