- I like to go for walks with my family dogs
- I go to the gym and love to exercise and keep myself fit
Christian Baker
Knottingley,West Yorkshire
Summary
A school leaver with practical experience in a working environment. Punctual, polite and a good time keeper. I am enthusiastic and willing to learn. I am also at Selby College at the moment studying Carpentry City and Guilds Level 2 which requires my attendance to college 3 days a week. I am a committed and loyal individual who thrives in learning new skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Gardening Assistant
Foxglove Garden Designs
07.2026 - Current
- Conducted regular weeding, pruning, and trimming activities to promote healthy plant growth.
- Sculpted hedges with hedge trimmers to achieve desired customer aesthetics.
- Mowed and edged grassed areas regularly, maintaining trimmed appearance and excellent grass health.
- Prepared planting borders by digging, mulching, and enriching soil to promote healthy plant establishment.
- Cut and strimmed lawns using [Brand] equipment.
- Created and maintained garden paths, fences, and support structures to improve accessibility and visual appeal.
- Tidied sites after hedge, tree and branch removal, keeping areas safe and hazard-free.
- Maintained tidy, clean and fully functional garden tools for professionalism and safety.
- Prepared garden sites and plots for plants using hand tools and simple machines.
- Utilised a range of gardening tools and machinery safely, following strict health and safety guidelines.
- Stored tools securely after use to limit exposure to weather elements and prevent damage.
- Cleaned company van and equipment to minimise damages and optimise performance.
Carpenter's Helper
Redwood Joinery Yorks
03.2026 - 07.2026
- Transported materials, tools, and equipment to and from construction sites, maintaining inventory accuracy and timely availability.
- Kept on-site tradespeople supplied with equipment and materials necessary to complete work.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment, tools and materials from vehicles.
- Unloaded, carried and stored building materials and equipment.
- Removed site rubble and waste to maintain clear, safe working areas.
- Performed site clean-up, keeping construction area tidy, organised and hazard-free.
- Followed work assignments while adhering to health and safety protocols.
Education
GCSEs - Design & Technology
Brayton Academy
Selby, NYK 2024 - 2025
GCSEs - Mathematics
Brayton Academy
Selby 2024 - 2026
GCSEs - English
Brayton Academy
Selby, NYK 2024 - 2026
GCSEs - Geography
Brayton Academy
Selby, NYK 2024 - 2026
GCSEs - Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Brayton Academy
Selby, NYK 2024 - 2026
GCSEs - Physical Education
Brayton Academy
Selby, NYK 2024 - 2026
Skills
- Garden maintenance tools
- Hedge sculpting
- Power tools operation
- Machinery handling
- Hand tool usage
- Material handling
- Site organisation
- Health and safety
- Installation
- Attention to Detail
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Timeliness
- Problem resolution
- Decision making
- Hand tool usage
Interests
Timeline
Gardening Assistant
Foxglove Garden Designs
07.2026 - Current
Carpenter's Helper
Redwood Joinery Yorks
03.2026 - 07.2026
GCSEs - Physical Education
Brayton Academy
2024 - 2026
GCSEs - Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
Brayton Academy
2024 - 2026
GCSEs - Geography
Brayton Academy
2024 - 2026
GCSEs - English
Brayton Academy
2024 - 2026
GCSEs - Mathematics
Brayton Academy
2024 - 2026
GCSEs - Design & Technology
Brayton Academy
2024 - 2025