Ethan Smiles
Gateshead,Tyne and Wear
Summary
Dependable and hardworking professional with a solid foundation in teamwork, independence, and problem-solving and organisation skills. Experienced in reading technical drawings through work at PJ Engineering and BTEC qualifications. Demonstrates basic proficiency in MIG welding and measuring and cutting techniques. Committed to continuous learning and contributing effectively to team objectives in the engineering field.
i also have worked during the School holidays and at weekend as a Scaffolders Labourer
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work history
Scaffolding labourer
SW SERVICES
Gateshead
school work experience
JP engineering
Jarrow, South Tyneside
2025.10 - 2025.10
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, learned how to problem solve and how to repair structures
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Accomplished assigned tasks efficiently; increased success rate of completed projects.
- Prepared metal surfaces for welding, ensuring clean and efficient work.
- Inspected finished welds for quality assurance purposes, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Maintained tidy workspace by organising tools post-operation, fostering a safe environment.
- Improved safety measures by strictly adhering to welding codes and standards.
- Demonstrated ability to use hand and power tools; facilitated quicker task completion.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Operated welding tools and equipment safely to minimise error and risk.
- Cut and handled metal and associated materials with care to eliminate damage.
- Created structures using MIG, TIG and arc welding methods.
- Measured materials meticulously to avoid errors in completed structures.
- Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Education
GCSEs - B tec Engineering ,B tec Sports
ST Josephs catholic academy
Hebburn, South Tyneside 2021.09 - 2026.06
Skills
Dependable and hardworking
Teamwork and independence
Problem solving
MIG welding little experience
Measuring and cutting little experience
Effective communication
IT skills
Reading technical drawings experience
- Calm under pressure
- Team building
Affiliations
- Golf casual as well as play for both men's and Junior teams for 2 clubs
- football i play for men's reserves and under 18's
Timeline
school work experience
JP engineering
2025.10 - 2025.10
GCSEs - B tec Engineering ,B tec Sports
ST Josephs catholic academy
2021.09 - 2026.06
Scaffolding labourer
SW SERVICES