- My time off is spent target shooting with my son and going on family hikes during the nicer months and collecting pokemon cards and looking after our pets
Callum Howe
Kirkham,Lancashire
Summary
Hardworking and reliable with a knack for outdoor tasks and a love for nature. Skilled at working in teams, taking direction well, and eager to learn. Strong communicator with a positive attitude and track record of maintaining tidy and safe environments. Enthusiastic about contributing to beautiful and well-kept outdoor spaces.
Overview
1
1
Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Nurture landscapes
Preston
03.2026 - Current
- Maintained 28 sites across Lancashire using ride-on, stand-on, and pedestrian mowers, along with handheld tools including hedge trimmers, strimmers, and knapsacks, ensuring high standards of grounds maintenance.
- Removed weeds, dead plants, and other debris from garden areas, keeping spaces tidy and well-presented.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects within set deadlines, achieving client satisfaction.
- Mowed and evenly cut lawns using lawnmowers and hand tools.
Loader
FCC Environment
Chorley, Lancashire
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Adhered to route schedules, ensuring timely and consistent waste collection for community satisfaction.
- Executed waste disposal rounds covering 8–10 miles daily, ensuring reliable service in all weather conditions.
- Supported driver by conducting thorough routine vehicle checks prior to departure, enhancing operational safety.
Grounds Maintenance Operative
idverde
Preston
01.2025 - 08.2025
- Mowed and trimmed bankings to create a tidy appearance and facilitate safe access.
- Maintained and pruned sites to ensure controlled growth and enhance aesthetic appeal.
- Sprayed weeds using approved chemicals from a quad bike to maintain site health and safety.
Lawn Care Specialist
Greensleeves
Preston
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Fertilised lawns while identifying lawn disease symptoms to enhance lawn health during customer visits.
- Recommended and applied targeted lawn treatments, including sprayed iron and weedkiller, to optimise lawn condition.
- Applied targeted iron and weedkiller to specific lawn areas to improve health.
- Overseeded and top dressed lawns to enhance density and overall appearance.
- Processed cash and card payments at point of sale for customers.
Yard Operative
Gillette Environmental
Preston
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Segregated incoming waste using telehandlers and 360 excavators to enhance sorting accuracy and efficiency.
- Use forklift trucks to load plastic and cardboard bales onto wagons daily.
- Sorted waste by hand on a picking line, removing contaminants to ensure compliance with recycling standards.
- Maintained cleanliness in yard areas to promote safe working conditions and facilitate smooth operations. to support safe working.
Delivery Driver
Yodel
Preston
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Delivered goods to customers' premises on time, ensuring satisfaction through punctuality and reliability.
- Ensured safe transport of merchandise during delivery by handling items with care. to provide safe delivery.
- Delivered goods to customers' premises within set timeframes, maintaining high levels of punctuality and reliability.
- Handled merchandise carefully to provide safe delivery.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers, fostering loyalty and positive feedback for the company.
Assembly Line Worker
Unipart Dorman
Southport
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Assembled road traffic safety lights with correct components and wiring diagrams, ensuring operational safety.
- Produced railway cables according to blueprints and workmanship standards, ensuring quality and reliability.
- Weatherproofed electrical circuit boards using approved sealing methods to safeguard against environmental factors.
Infantry Soldier
British Army
09.2011 - 09.2017
- Deployed overseas in support of operational missions. and operated across varied environments and conditions.
- Trained in various military tactics and procedures, demonstrating proficiency with diverse weaponry systems.
- Collected intelligence with small teams to inform operational decision-making.
- Maintained high physical fitness standards across training and deployment cycles.
- Maintained tracked vehicles to keep mobility ready for tasking.
- Provided humanitarian assistance to affected populations in field settings, ensuring access to critical resources.
Education
NVQ -
AFC Harrogate
North Yorks, NYK01-2012
Skills
- Mower operation
- Hedge trimming
- Lawn fertilisation
- Chemical spraying
- Ground levelling techniques
- Power tool handling
- Site safety management
- Equipment inspection
- Route planning
- Client relationship management
- Work ethic
Certification
- PA1/PA6 spray licence
- PA2 spray licence
- Lantra Long reach
- Telehandler
- forklift
- 360 Excavator
Interests
Timeline
Grounds Maintenance Operative
Nurture landscapes
03.2026 - Current
Loader
FCC Environment
08.2025 - 02.2026
Grounds Maintenance Operative
idverde
01.2025 - 08.2025
Lawn Care Specialist
Greensleeves
01.2024 - 03.2025
Yard Operative
Gillette Environmental
01.2021 - 01.2024
Delivery Driver
Yodel
01.2018 - 12.2020
Assembly Line Worker
Unipart Dorman
09.2017 - 01.2018
Infantry Soldier
British Army
09.2011 - 09.2017
NVQ -
AFC Harrogate