Gareth Willoughby
Lowestoft ,Suffolk
Summary
Experienced civil worker focused on groundworks with track record of delivering high-quality infrastructure projects. Consistently ensure timely project completion by leveraging strong technical skills and thorough site management. Capable of working collaboratively with teams to maintain safety and efficiency standards.
Experienced Civil Groundworker with knack for ensuring smooth project operations and strong team collaboration. Skilled at managing site preparation, trenching, and concrete work, contributing to on-time project completions and high-quality standards. Known for maintaining safety protocols and enhancing site efficiency, leading to improved productivity and client satisfaction.
Motivated Groundworks with adaptable experience in concreting, kerbing and finishing. Confident working alone and with groundworks teams to achieve jobs within deadlines. Committed and hardworking for good site productivity.
Hardworking labouring professional committed to completing construction duties quickly and accurately. Demonstrates communication and teamwork skills to aid site productivity. Physically fit to meet manual lifting requirements.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Civil groundworker
Groundworks95 Ltd
Egham , Surrey
2002.09 - 2025.12
- Improved project efficiency by performing daily plant checks and maintenance tasks.
- Collaborated closely with engineers and architects, aiding in design realization.
- Maintained clean worksites, promoting safe and efficient working environment.
- Performed kerb laying operations expertly resulting in aesthetically pleasing and lasting roadways.
- Executed concrete pouring tasks to create durable roads and pavements.
- Operated heavy machinery effectively, facilitating expedited project timelines.
- Supported timely completion of projects by working overtime as needed during peak periods.
- Constructed manholes for effective waste management systems on construction sites.
- Conducted regular tool inspections, supporting culture of workplace safety.
- Ensured site safety by adhering to strict health and safety protocols.
- Prepared ground surfaces for concreting, contributing to stable foundations for structures.
- Achieved high precision levels in excavation work for construction projects.
- Facilitated smooth road construction by compacting layers of materials using rollers.
- Minimised environmental impact through careful disposal of hazardous materials.
- Set up drainage systems with meticulous attention to detail, enhancing site functionality.
- Carried out tarmacking, mixing concrete and transporting materials, following supervisor's direction.
- Identified and wore appropriate PPE required for various tasks.
- Operated machinery to lay driveways and footpaths to exact customer specifications.
- Attended regular training and toolbox talks, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on best groundwork practices.
- Maintained hazard-free working environments, reporting health and safety issues to site management.
- Followed advice laid out by risk and COSHH assessments.
- Performed strenuous physical activities such as heavy lifting in adverse conditions.
- Supported construction by carrying out tasks related to drainage, foundation works and bricklaying.
- Established positive relationship with members of public affected by groundworks.
- Used bolt cutters and breakers to break down large object for easy disposal.
- Used shovels, hole diggers and trenching equipment to complete manual site work.
- Dug trenches and backfilled ground for pipe installation.
- Mixed, poured and laid concrete slabs.
- Minimised risk by verifying safety of construction materials in line with site risk assessments.
- Wore appropriate safety equipment to reduce site risk.
- Shovelled and spread materials for surface needs and subsurface support.
- Managed materials movements using wheelbarrows, hand trucks and site equipment.
- Operated jack-hammers to reduce sizes of large rocks and break up concrete.
- Monitored drainage channels to identify and remedy issues quickly.
- Inspected road condition to highlight required works.
- Supported civil construction teams with adaptable labour for daily needs.
Education
GCSEs - English,Maths,Science
Matthew Arnold school
Staines upon Thames 09.1996
Skills
- Heavy machinery operation
- Road construction execution
- Excavation precision
- Foundation preparation
- Collaboration with engineers
- Quality control measures
- Worksite cleanliness
- Tool inspection routines
- PPE usage competence
- Concrete pouring proficiency
- Power tool handling
- Road works execution
- Foundational construction
- Tarmac laying
- Use of power tools
- Concreting proficiency
- Ground levelling techniques
- Working at heights training
- CSCS Card Holder
- Ground maintenance
- Trench digging
- Lawnmower operation
- Site risk assessments
- Concrete finishing techniques
- Risk Assessments
- Equipment Maintenance
- Grading
- Fencing
- Hand tool operation
- Tarmacking
- Fencing and block paving
- Site clean up management
- Garden alterations
- Drainage installation
- Kerb laying
- Trimming techniques
- Dumper truck driving
Certification
NPORS Operator
Excavator 360(tracked/below 10t/theory quick hitch)
Forward Tipping Dumper(Medium-up to 7.5 tonnes wheeled)
Excavator 180(wheeled/above&below 5T attachments: includes semi-automatic Quick hitch
Excavator 360(Tracked/Above and Below 10tonnes excluding mini 360 /theory quick hitch, attachments: includes Breaker & Fully-automatic Quick Hitch
Abrasive wheels(classes 4&10
Telescopic Handler all sizes excluding 360 slew, attachments: includes Forks
CSCS: Green Card
PASMA
- Level: U
- Category: T
IPAF
- MOBILE VERTICAL (3a)
- MOBILE BOOM (3b)
Timeline
Civil groundworker
Groundworks95 Ltd
2002.09 - 2025.12
GCSEs - English,Maths,Science
Matthew Arnold school