Christopher Wilson
Galashiels ,The Scottish Borders
Summary
Looking for a chance to improve skills & new challenges.
Can work as a team member but use own initiative.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Forester
Grow Forestry
Galashiels , The Scottish Borders
2025.08 - Current
- Enhanced landscape aesthetics through strategic placement of new vegetation areas.
- Maintained health of woodland by implementing sustainable forest practices.
- Investigated effects of different cultivation practices and techniques on crop yield, using findings to refine existing production advice.
Apprentice joiner
Brian Dixon
Galashiels , The Scottish Borders
2024.12 - 2025.08
- Utilised hand tools for detailed joinery work, showcasing fine craftsmanship skills.
- Learned how to use power tools effectively, enhancing workshop efficiency.
- Performed routine maintenance on woodworking machinery, preventing unnecessary breakdowns and delays.
- Aided in the preparation of workspaces, maintaining a safe work environment at all times.
- Achieved a high level of accuracy with measuring and cutting materials.
- Completed repair work on wooden structures, ensuring their longevity.
- Supported senior joiners to complete complex joinery tasks.
- Developed understanding of safety protocols whilst working on construction sites.
- Cut wood on machines or by hand depending on complexity of design.
- Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
- Cleared away debris and removed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
Education
Galashiels Academy
Galashiels Skills
- Forest inventory techniques
- Tree identification
- Use of forestry equipment
- Forest nursery operations
- Manual handling trained
- Fire safety regulations
- Physical strength
- Woodland management
- New plantings
Timeline
Forester
Grow Forestry
2025.08 - Current
Apprentice joiner
Brian Dixon
2024.12 - 2025.08
Galashiels Academy