Benjamin Smitheram
London,greater london
Summary
A dedicated Head Gardener and versatile Team Leader with a strong background in managing diverse crews and building high-end client relationships. Alongside professional grounds management, possesses valuable hands-on experience on large-scale commercial sites and within carpentry. Backed by leadership skills developed through maritime training and semi-professional sports coaching, bringing a highly disciplined, practical, and adaptable approach to both site operations and team management
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Watersport instructor
Coverack Windsurfing Centre
Helston
2018.07 - 2022.10
- Delivered practical lessons on a 1 to 1 basis
- Delivered practical lessons to large groups
- Catered my teaching style to different customers
- Remained calm in stressful situations, resolving conflicts and issues
- Provided a safe, caring, and fun learning environment
- Worked 5 years within the industry
Gardener/ Handyman
Polventon Care Home
Saint Keverne, Cornwall
2020.02 - 2022.07
- Pruned and trimmed trees and bushes.
- Completed planning, digging and weeding of flower beds and borders.
- Used wide range of hand tools, horticultural machinery and powered hand tools.
- Mowed and trimmed lawns for well-manicured garden presentation.
- Disposed of litter and organic waste following proper procedure.
- Helped landscape new design features
- Upkeep on machinery and tools
Skilled Labourer
Conor Clark Carpentry
Helston
2023.01 - 2024.10
- Organised and kept sites clean.
- Prepared sites.
- Provided material lists and kept note of required resources.
- Worked alongside a team of tradesmen from different professions.
- Worked with each tradesman learning new skills quickly to help efficiency on certain jobs and honed the skills over time.
- Worked with clients on a personal level
- Mixed construction materials such as cement or plaster for various tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded building materials, aiding in maintaining orderly workspace.
- Dug holes, trenches and ditches at desired locations to exact specifications.
Skilled labourer
Keltbray
London, greater london
2024.10 - 2025.05
- Worked in a select group as a team.
- Upkeep of leased tools.
- Responsibility of concrete testing.
- Maintained high level of safety rules and PPE.
- Responsible use of heavy machinery.
- Completed demolition work safely to prepare sites for new constructions.
- Performed concrete mixing and pouring tasks for robust structure creation.
- Operated heavy machinery, ensuring smooth operation of construction site.
- Stored, maintained and cleaned construction equipment.
- Skilfully used hand and power tools to successfully cut and shape materials.
- Communicated with equipment operators via verbal cues and hand signals to support safe movement.
Senior/Head Gardener
Now Gardening
London
2025.05 - 2026.06
- Worked with clients to ensure all needs were met.
- Worked alongside assistants, helped teach and improve their knowledge.
- Owned and maintained company van.
- Owned and maintained company tools.
- Regular maintenance and repairs on company tools alongside other employees company tools.
- Worked to tight schedules.
- Responsible for site visits and liaising with potential commercial clients.
Education
GCSEs -
Mullion School
Helston 9 2012 - 7 2017
UAL Level 3 Diploma - Photography/ Art and Design
Truro College
Helston 9 2017 - 6 2019
Level 3 Diploma - Sport and Physical Activity
Cornwall College
Camborne 9 2019 - 8 2020
CSCS Labourer Card - undefined
The Digital College
7 2024 -
Skills
- Organised
- Attention to Detail
- Digital Photography
- Full Driving Licence
- Time keeping
- Tireless Work Ethic
- Logical
- CSCS Card Holder
- Team Player
- Team Leader
REFERENCES
- Conor, Clark, conor@cclarkcarpentryandconstruction.co.uk, 07970889287, Conor Clark Carpentry
- Chris, Pryor, chrispryor99@hotmail.co.uk, 07814501613, Coverack Windsurfing Centre
HOBBIES
Playing football, In my spare time, I enjoy playing football for my local team 2 days a week., Photography, Photography is also a big passion of mine which I have been doing since college with some small commercial work., Gaming, I also enjoy some more simple things like gaming, going on bike rides, and long walks., Watching Formula 1, I enjoy religiously watching Formula 1, and know everything about the latest news on it.
Timeline
Senior/Head Gardener
Now Gardening
2025.05 - 2026.06
Skilled labourer
Keltbray
2024.10 - 2025.05
Skilled Labourer
Conor Clark Carpentry
2023.01 - 2024.10
Gardener/ Handyman
Polventon Care Home
2020.02 - 2022.07
Watersport instructor
Coverack Windsurfing Centre
2018.07 - 2022.10
GCSEs -
Mullion School
9 2012 - 7 2017
UAL Level 3 Diploma - Photography/ Art and Design
Truro College
9 2017 - 6 2019
Level 3 Diploma - Sport and Physical Activity
Cornwall College
9 2019 - 8 2020
CSCS Labourer Card - undefined
The Digital College
7 2024 -