BENJAMIN BARKER
York,North Yorkshire
Summary
A dedicated and driven trainee bricklayer with a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Bricklaying and practical experience in residential construction, including house extensions and similar projects. Skilled in bricklaying, labouring and site maintenance with a strong understanding of health and safety practices. Proven ability to work efficiently both as part of a team and independently, consistently meeting deadlines and maintaining a high standard of work. Eager to develop further through a bricklaying apprenticeship and build a long-term career in the trade.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Maintenance assistant
Griffin Forest
York, North Yorkshire
2023.09 - Current
- Assisted senior maintenance staff with major overhauls, installations and routine maintenance checks.
- Conducted daily inspections to identify and prevent potential malfunctions.
- Carried out plumbing repairs, electrical replacements (bulbs, sockets and switches) and general repairs using hand and power tools.
- Trained new team members on basic repair procedures and safety protocols.
- Maintained clean, safe and organised work areas in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Performed manual handling duties including lifting, carrying and clearing of heavy materials.
Labourer
Barkers Development
York, North Yorkshire
2023.09 - 2024.04
- Supported skilled workers with a range of labouring duties, contributing to timely project completion.
- Mixed construction materials including cement and plaster to required specifications.
- Loaded, unloaded and transported building materials, maintaining an organised and safe worksite.
- Operated hand tools and equipment accurately to assist with various on-site tasks.
- Maintained site cleanliness by clearing debris and waste materials throughout the working day.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety procedures, ensuring accident-free working conditions.
Brick labourer
C S Brick Work
York, North Yorkshire
2022.05 - 2023.03
- Prepared work areas using standard tools including chalk lines, tape measures, squares and spirit levels to ensure accurate brickwork layout.
- Set bricks, concrete blocks and structural tiles to prepare and establish solid foundations.
- Cut and shaped bricks and concrete blocks using powered abrasive saws, paving breakers and hand tools to required specifications.
- Prepared and applied mortar to ensure smooth, consistent brick laying.
- Maintained accurate brick alignment and contributed to a neat finish using precise pointing and grouting techniques.
- Followed architectural drawings to achieve correct brickwork layout under supervision.
- Kept work areas clean and clear throughout the working day.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Bricklaying
York College
York 2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs - English
Joseph Rowntree School
York 2015.09 - 2020.06
Skills
- Bricklaying and blockwork techniques
- Confident with spirit levels, trowels, power tools and other equipment
- Pointing, jointing and foundation setting
- Concrete work, cement and mortar mixing
- Basic plasterwork
- Risk assessment awareness
- Site cleanliness and housekeeping
- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Full UK driving licence
Affiliations
- Gym training - Maintaining physical fitness and stamina.
- Hiking - Builds endurance and comfort with working outdoors.
Timeline
Maintenance assistant
Griffin Forest
2023.09 - Current
Labourer
Barkers Development
2023.09 - 2024.04
Brick labourer
C S Brick Work
2022.05 - 2023.03
NVQ Level 2 - Bricklaying
York College
2020.09 - 2022.06
GCSEs - English
Joseph Rowntree School
2015.09 - 2020.06