Brandan Laidlaw
edinburgh,Midlothian
Summary
Dedicated professional with expertise in tool handling and machinery operation, complemented by strong time management skills and proactive communication. Demonstrates proficiency in kerb laying and surface preparation, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and COSHH standards. Known for resourcefulness with materials and a high level of physical fitness, capable of performing outdoor work efficiently. Committed to maintaining clean and safe work sites through effective site cleaning techniques. just finished my level 5 mechanical engineering course and heading for level 7 Career goal includes advancing within the automotive industry while enhancing technical skills and leadership capabilities and would like a part time job while I'm in education or a mechanical apprenticeship
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
builders labourer
mls
Tweedbank, The Scottish Borders
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Contributed to the completion of projects on time by hauling materials and clearing debris.
- Maintained clean, organised job sites for increased productivity and safety.
- Demonstrated understanding of building codes and regulations to ensure compliance during project execution.
- Cleaned hand tools regularly after use ensuring their longevity and constant readiness for subsequent tasks.
- Handled tools and equipment responsibly with minimal supervision, maximising work efficiency.
- Facilitated smoother operations by maintaining an inventory of tools and equipment on site.
- Provided support to skilled tradesmen, resulting in efficient completion of tasks.
- Operated power tools effectively, contributing to swift project turnaround times.
- Loaded and unloaded construction materials from trucks, aiding in timely completion of projects.
- Mixed concrete properly using correct ratios of cement, sand, aggregate and water for optimal results during usage.
- Dug trenches as required following precise measurements provided by supervisors, enabling accurate foundation laying processes.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - mechanical engineering
edinburgh college
Midlothian 01.2025 -
GCSEs -
residential school
Stirling 08.2018 - 05.2019
Skills
- Time management skills
- Knowledge of safety regulations
- Outdoor work tolerance
- Visual perception abilities
- Proactive communication
- Tool handling expertise
- Resourcefulness with materials
- Kerb laying proficiency
- Physical fitness level
- Site cleaning techniques
- Surface preparation skills
- COSHH compliance knowledge
- Machinery operation capabilities
Affiliations
i work on cars in my spare time and look at everything to do with cars cant beat the sound of a V8
little bit of a gamer
love dogs got one of my own his name is diesel
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education - mechanical engineering
edinburgh college
01.2025 -
builders labourer
mls
12.2022 - 06.2024
GCSEs -
residential school
08.2018 - 05.2019