Callum McDevitt

• Assisted bricklaying team in maintaining speed and professionalism.
• Supported adherence to strict deadlines and health and safety regulations.
• Adhered to strict health and safety guidelines, minimising risks of accidents on construction sites.
• Contributed to construction project success by completing quality brick work.
• Collaborated with other tradespeople, including carpenters and electricians, to coordinate construction phases seamlessly.
• Repaired and restored historical buildings, carefully matching materials and techniques to maintain original aesthetics.
• Used measuring and precision tools to measure and mark reference points for building construction.
• Contributed to efficient workflow within construction projects.

• Training to become a bricklayer
• building extensions garages and houses
• laying pavers and patios
• concrete works
• assisting boss in all aspects of the trade
• going to college to complete nvq level 2 bricklaying
• Cut bricks to project specifications using cutting tools and power tools.
• Wore necessary PPE to protect own safety and site team wellbeing.
• Strictly adhered to health and safety regulations, upkeeping professional site standards.
• Communicated professionally with customers and site teams, maintaining good working relationships.
• Comfortably worked at height, maintaining due care and attention to minimise risk.
• Operated machinery, such as cement mixers and brick cutters, with attention to safety and operational procedures.
• Mixed mortar and concrete to precise specifications, maintaining consistency and quality for construction projects.
• Maintained good working knowledge of brick presentation techniques, including English, American, Flemish, Dutch and Running bond.
• Engaged in on-site training sessions, rapidly developing skills and knowledge in modern bricklaying techniques.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using hand tools and power tools safely, enhancing efficiency in bricklaying tasks.

Whilst working at Southern Water/Testwood WTW Sub - Contracted through trant providing professional services using my caprentry and building talents.

Unfortunately the job had to end due to the start of lockdown.

• Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
• Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
• Identified issues, analysed information and provided solutions to problems.
• Built and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
• Picked up additional tasks to aid team success.
• Enhanced working relationships by participating in team-building activities.
• Demonstrated consistent hard work and dedication to achieve results and improve operations.

• 2nd fix work, architraves, skirting
• Installing Dorma roofing cutting in and fixing, tacking
• Installation of new kitchen
• Laying laminate flooring

• Learning all aspects of the trade
• Responsible for fitting Fareham Leisure, cladding the building and laying the flooring
• Worked on various private assignments fitting kitchens, conservatories and again laying the flooring
• Responsible for solely building the kitchens in Howden showrooms ensuring a high level of workmanship generating them business.

• Whilst in study I worked two days per week where I was supporting the team learning the trade
• Assisting with MOTs, serving and changing tyres as well as wheel balancing working to strict safety at all times

• Working on a stall in Fareham and Southampton selling bouquets to the general public accurately handling cash payments.