Charles Brown
Leyland,Lancashire
Summary
Dedicated and driven with extensive expertise in landscaping methods and materials, complemented by a strong foundation in organising and planning and best use of building materials in different situations.
Reliable and trustworthy qualities, well mannered, fostering client relations through compassionate and expressive communication and good customer care from years of dealing with and speaking to many different types of people. Ranging from construction site agents, sales agents, customer care teams, managers, team leaders, builders merchants other trades and work colleagues to build a good rapport and trust, as well as customers who are new, or customers who are unhappy from previous work done to finding solutions and outcomes to make them happy with efforts to gain their trust and be understanding.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Hard Landscaper
APLG Landscapes and groundworks
Preston, Lancashire
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Designed customised garden layouts to client satisfaction for a very busy and in demand company.
- Installed outdoor features such as patios, decks and waterfalls enhancing overall property value.
- Installed different types of Driveway.
- Built fences, walls and paths.
- Mainly private work with each job lasting 2-6 weeks on average, but also did the Flagging display at Berry's Builders merchants.
Landscaper
Go 2 Mow
Leyland, Lancashire
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Joined a well known garden maintenance company as someone to quote and carry out Turfing jobs and other Landscape work.
- Maintained grounds both Private and Commercial for a refreshing environment by regular trimming, mowing and watering.
- Advised clients on plant selection considering climate suitability thus increasing plant survival rate.
- Handled transportation of materials without any damage ensuring smooth execution of tasks.
- Managed tree care including pruning, planting and removal when necessary maintaining safe environments.
- Enhanced property appearance by creating unique and aesthetically pleasing landscapes.
- Assisted in budgeting process for projects aiding in effective cost management.
Gang Leader/Landscaper
GSU Landscapes
Preston, Lancashire
05.2014 - 10.2021
- Gang Leader Turfing on newbuild sites for the main developers all over the North West. Creating and working from Drawings. Tree and Shrub planting.
- Two year stint in Customer care working with underground drainage and problem solving to rectify or re-do bad work.
- Trained people up to be able to do the work.
- Installed outdoor features such as patios, decks and so on.
Surveyor/Manager
BR Testing
Blackburn, Lancashire
10.2009 - 12.2013
- Working for a newly started company and the first to do its kind of work in Insulation.
- Working at very high height on Tower Blocks with Mast Climbers. Using Hilti Drills and Stihl Saws.
- Worked up and down the UK for two years as they expanded tripling their size, training new people within a few months so they would be comfortable to carry out the works while we went to a different city to repeat the process.
- Produced precise drawings of buildings being worked on. Took accurate measurements for areas of work. Ensured compliance with environmental guidelines during site assessments
- Deep understanding of health and safety regulations during site visits.
Demolition
ROK Group Ltd
Preston, Lancashire
06.2007 - 09.2009
- Assisted in demolition operations to facilitate smooth project completion.
- Used protective gear whilst working to prevent any injuries or mishaps.
- Participated in job briefings to understand project requirements thoroughly.
- Removed debris, resulting in tidy and safe work environment.
- Maintained tools and equipment, contributing to longer lifespan and fewer breakdowns.
- Identified potential hazards by conducting thorough site inspections before commencing work.
- Followed strict health and safety protocols for reduced workplace accidents.
- Loaded and unloaded materials for efficient transportation.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - Counselling and Psychotherapy
Runshaw College
Leyland 09.2025 -
NVQ Level 2 - Mechanical Engineering
Runshaw College
Leyland 09.2003 - 07.2005
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, History etc.
Worden High School
Leyland, Lancashire 09.1997 - 07.2002
Skills
- Landscaping methods and materials
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Approachable personality
- Compassionate, expressive communication
- Customer care and support
- Client relations
- Problem-solving skills
- Logistics coordination
- Building materials expertise
- Team leadership
- Wall insulation techniques
- Metal detector operation
- Working at height safety
- Forklift operation skills
- Reach truck handling proficiency
- Telescopic handler operation
- Bandsaw and circular saw operation
- Underground utilities mapping expertise
- Trench digging knowledge
- Pneumatic drill usage
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NVQ Level 1 - Counselling and Psychotherapy
Runshaw College
09.2025 -
Hard Landscaper
APLG Landscapes and groundworks
03.2023 - 01.2025
Landscaper
Go 2 Mow
10.2021 - 03.2023
Gang Leader/Landscaper
GSU Landscapes
05.2014 - 10.2021
Surveyor/Manager
BR Testing
10.2009 - 12.2013
Demolition
ROK Group Ltd
06.2007 - 09.2009
NVQ Level 2 - Mechanical Engineering
Runshaw College
09.2003 - 07.2005
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science, History etc.
Worden High School
09.1997 - 07.2002