Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Callum Irven

Besthorpe,Norfolk

Summary

A seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in carpentry, joinery, and green oak timber framing, complemented by chainsaw certifications CS 30 and CS 31 from NPTC. Demonstrates proficiency in tree and plant identification, alongside a lifelong passion for gardening and wildlife. Possesses exceptional visualisation skills, consistently envisioning and achieving end goals. Regular attendee of the bushcraft show at Stamford Hall, showcasing commitment to nature and outdoor skills. I am able to under take most aspects of tree work with the exception of climbing which I would like to do eventually.

Contributed to local conservation initiatives at Topcroft Woods by restoring overgrown hazel coppices, enhancing wildlife habitats, and installing bird boxes. Developed new footpaths to improve accessibility and conducted clean-up efforts to remove litter. Demonstrated commitment to environmental stewardship through hands-on restoration projects.

over the recent years i have wanted to get back to nature hence taking the woodland restoration and forestry management course at Easton college.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Carpenter and joiner

self-employed
Attleborough, Norfolk
2018.01 - Current
  • Met strict deadlines consistently by prioritising tasks efficiently.
  • Installed doors, windows effectively resulting in sturdy structures.
  • Adapted quickly to new designs, ensuring versatility in work style.
  • Achieved customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality carpentry and joinery services.
  • Interpreted technical drawings for accurate project execution.
  • Constructed bespoke furniture to meet clients' unique specifications.
  • Repaired wooden structures, increasing their lifespan considerably.
  • Produced partition walls for home and office spaces.
  • worked on listed properties and in conservation areas.
  • Undertook patch plastering within void properties, repairing holes and corner damage.
  • Cut wood on machines or by hand depending on complexity of design.
  • Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
  • Measured, cut and shaped wood to meet project requirements.
  • Produced high-quality timber frames by carefully selecting and preparing materials.
  • Prepared detailed sketches of timber frame components for better visualisation before construction began.

tree care

R.H tree services
Bungay, Suffolk
2025.03 - 2025.09
  • Assisted with various job tasks throughout the year, providing support as required, from felling and processing trees, traffic management, log splitting to clearing overgrown areas.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours.
  • Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.

Gardener

Bressingham steam museum and gardens
Bressingham, Norfolk
2014.03 - 2015.03

worked at Bressingham gardens while I was at college getting my joinery qualification.

  • while at bressingham I learnt every aspect of professional gardening from cultivation and propagation, weeding and plant identification. this experience nurtured my love of plants and nature.
  • Performed regular lawn mowing to maintain a neat appearance.
  • Created compost heaps from garden waste, improving soil fertility over time.
  • Organised work schedule effectively-all tasks completed in timely manner.
  • Assisted in landscape design projects to create attractive green spaces.
  • Pruned overgrown shrubs, enhancing the garden's overall look.
  • Skilfully performed wide range of garden-related tasks including weeding, mowing, strimming, pruning, hedge trimming and planting.
  • Performed routine grass cutting and general maintenance of green spaces and communal areas.
  • Used wide range of hand tools, horticultural machinery and powered hand tools.
  • Managed seasonal maintenance of flowers, shrubs, walled gardens, woodland gardens and parks.
  • Managed and maintained equipment keeping them in good working order.
  • Planned and executed solo projects to improve garden design capabilities.
  • Identified and carried out seasonal tasks including transporting established plants, autumn lawn care and mulching.
  • Used and consistently improved composting systems.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Woodland restoration and forestry management

Easton college
Norfolk
2024.06 - 2024.09

NVQ Level 3 - joinery

City College Norwich
Norwich, England
2012.09 - 2015.06

GCSEs -

Wymondham college
Norfolk
2007.09 - 2012.07

Skills

  • I have chainsaw tickets cs 30 and cs 31 provided by NPTC
  • proficient in tree identification and plant identification
  • been doing carpentry, joinery and green oak timber framing for over 10 years
  • been gardening all my life and have a love for nature and wildlife and go to the bushcraft show at Stamford hall every year
  • I have great visualisation skill and can envision the end goal

Affiliations

  • gardening
  • woodwork
  • leatherwork
  • play a few instruments
  • keep chickens
  • dog training
  • judo

Accomplishments

i have worked as a team leader and manager of my section. working well with others with the ability to encourage others strengths and skills.

Certification

  • full uk driving licence
  • chainsaw cs 30, cs 31

Timeline

tree care

R.H tree services
2025.03 - 2025.09

Diploma of Higher Education - Woodland restoration and forestry management

Easton college
2024.06 - 2024.09

Carpenter and joiner

self-employed
2018.01 - Current

Gardener

Bressingham steam museum and gardens
2014.03 - 2015.03

NVQ Level 3 - joinery

City College Norwich
2012.09 - 2015.06

GCSEs -

Wymondham college
2007.09 - 2012.07
Callum Irven