Hammad Mahmood

Responsibilities:

• Performed interior and exterior painting across classrooms, corridors, and common areas.

• Prepared surfaces by filling cracks, holes, and other imperfections in walls prior to painting.

• Sanded and smoothed surfaces to ensure even paint application.

• Applied primer and paint using brushes, rollers, and other appropriate tools.

• Maintained cleanliness of work areas and ensured all tasks complied with health and safety standards.

• Collaborated with the site maintenance team to schedule and prioritize work with minimal disruption to school activities.

• Assisted with minor repairs and general upkeep as required.

To help with Personal Statements, my school planned a job Experience Week in which students were tasked with approaching companies and obtaining job experience that would aid in future career choices. My placement was for four days, and I chose Motorcare MOT and Service Centre in Slough. (Their details are below).

Motorcare MOT & Service Centre Slough Ltd 390 Sykes Rd, Slough SL1 4SP

Responsibilities:

· Spoke to customers at reception

· Booked MOT's and Services for customers

· Email Writing

· Spoke to customers over the phone about their queries

· Gained insight into the different roles and responsibilities of the staff

Skills I developed in this role:

· Organisational skills

· Customer interactions

· Customer skills

· Communication skills

· Planning and logistics

I thoroughly enjoyed my work experience, and it has helped me gain valuable experience for future roles and careers.

Responsibilities:

• Spoke to customers at reception.

• Liaised with other departments to sort out customer queries.

• Listened and helped customers on the customer call center.

• Email Writing.

• Gained insight into the roles and responsibilities of other members of staff and other departments.

• Visited some of the housing sites.

Skills I developed from this role:

Organizational skills, Planning and logistical skills, Customer interactions, Customer skills, Application checking, Communication Skills, Project Managing, Health and Safety awareness.