James Carr
north newbald,yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated Groundsman and Landscaping professional with strengths in machinery operation and landscape maintenance. Achieved high standards in turf management, tree care, and grounds preparation across diverse settings. Committed to delivering quality results while fostering safe and efficient work environments. Groundsman skilled in operating a variety of landscaping equipment and tools. Manages turf laying, hedge cutting, and shrub planting to enhance outdoor spaces. Focused on maintaining aesthetic appeal and functionality in residential, commercial, and community grounds.
Overview
1
1
Certification
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
groundsman and landscaping
stay smart
beverley, yorkshire
03.2018 - Current
- drive ride on rotary mowers and cylinder mowers,driven tractor with gang mowers hand mowers,drive teleporter,done rear flail work with tractor,rolling on tractor and vertidraining ,drive mini digger which recently took test on have many years experience on diggers,also repair brick work lay all types of pavers and pin kerbs, build gates mend fencing ,plant shrubs and trees ,strimming, lifting trees and felling medium ones, also prepare grounds and lay turf, hedge cutting ,spraying tidy levels lay grit make borders and fit astroturf all in schools private homes ,factories and some old peoples homes which im fully dbs checked also we do much work for beverley council i clear and tidy allotments with digger or by hand have also past first aid recently.
Driver/Forklift Driver / Temp Cover
Willerby Caravans
Kingston upon Hull
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Drove van round site, picked up stock and delivered to required areas, plus emptied skips and loaded and unloaded as required
Groundsman
Shorewood Leisure
02.2016 - 10.2017
- I worked on a few of the many caravan parks we had under the main company, my job was looking after grasslands, mowing with industrial ride on mowers, hand mowers, strimming, spraying and using many hand tools, we would often get minor plumbing jobs and repairs to do so my previous experience came in very useful.
Lorry Driver/Forklift Driver/Warehouseman
Kerrys Chocolate Factory
Pocklington Industrial Estate
07.2014 - 08.2015
- I worked as warehouseman sorting warehouse and orders. I had to load onto the lorry I had to drive, I had fork trucks I had to drive/load and unload that I was assigned to. I had fork trucks to check and maintain, plus the lorry as well to look after along with two waste compactors of waste cardboard and plastic. Many of products I brought into factory I had to sort into correct placements on racking.
- Pocklington Industrial Estate
Yard Supervisor / Forklift Truck Driver / Tray Wash Supervisor / Warehouseman
Plant Raisers
11.2013 - 06.2014
- My main duties here included load / UN load Lorries, supervised 6 members of staff of machines also look after machinery on the nursery. I was keeping control of the stock in the warehouse.
Groundsman
Carillion Enterprise
Beverley
06.2009 - 10.2011
- I worked as part of a three man team in agriculture/forestry/fishing, looking after lawns, hedges, shrubs, gritting, snowploughing and keeping Leconfield army camp free from rubbish. I drove tractors and ride on rotary mowers which I have relevant certificates and experience for and used all powered hand equipment such as hand mowers, strimmers, hedge trimmers and blowers. I also have my Pa1 and Pa6 certificates for knapsack spraying.
- Beverley
Tractor Driver/Supervisor
Inztech LTD
York
06.2006 - 10.2009
- Whilst working for this waste management company I was in charge of a team who drove Fastracs and hauled 18 tonne trailers or tankers all around east Yorkshire. I was often driving loading shovels, draught, teleporter or the 360 digger. Sometimes I would carry out loading with shovel or 360, but more often I was on the road with my Fastrac keeping my team motivated and keeping on top of the job.
- York
Roofer/Cladder
03.2004 - 08.2006
- Whilst working for this construction, industrial facilities and Infrastructure Company I was often building modular buildings around the country, creating new design offices. McDonald's was a big contract of ours, making the buildings from scratch or just carrying out repairs. Also worked on Pizza huts and Arc car washes and have undertaken many roofing contracts around England.
- Self-employed
Crusher Team Supervisor
Sam Allon
Kingston upon Hull
01.2001 - 03.2004
- Whilst working for this construction, industrial facilities and Infrastructure Company, my main duties were running and looking after the crusher, driving the 360 digger or 30 tonne loading shovel, tractor driving, driving the D6 bulldozer and dump trucks (up to 60 tonne gross).
- Kingston upon Hull
Driver/Glass
Humber Growers
Kingston upon Hull
03.1997 - 01.2001
- My main duties included fork truck driving, tractor driving, tractor driven machinery, building/mending greenhouses as well as working in them. I also carried out spraying tasks and other bug controls and often did haulage from different parts of the company.
- Kingston upon Hull
Banks Man/Loader/Fork Truck Driver
Hedon Salads
Howden
05.1994 - 02.1997
- My main duties included working in the warehouse, putting orders together and loading on lorries either inside or outside using fork trucks or powered pallet trucks. I have NVQ Level 1 and 2 in warehousing and I have also passed my fork truck test as well as other necessary training such as fire fighting, manual handling, food hygiene and health and safety.
- Howden
Glasshouse Worker
Carrdale Growers
Kingston upon Hull
06.1986 - 05.1994
- My main duties included looking after plants, propagation, spraying, planting and driving tractors/small lorries. I also repaired greenhouses and passed my tractor and spraying certificates whilst there.
- Kingston upon Hull
Education
CSE -
South Hunsley School
08-1984
CSE -
Market Weighton Secondary School
06-1986
Skills
- Hard working
- Self motivated
- Flexible and adaptable
- Can remain calm under pressure
- Ability to maintain a high standard of work
- Punctual and reliable
- Good communication skills
Certification
- CSCS card
- Fork lift counter balance and reach
- PA1 and PA6
- Rotary mower licence
- [Type] digger
Custom
Hard working, Self motivated, Flexible and adaptable, Can remain calm under pressure, Ability to maintain a high standard of work, Punctual and reliable, Good communication skills, True
Timeline
groundsman and landscaping
stay smart
03.2018 - Current
Driver/Forklift Driver / Temp Cover
Willerby Caravans
02.2018 - 04.2018
Groundsman
Shorewood Leisure
02.2016 - 10.2017
Lorry Driver/Forklift Driver/Warehouseman
Kerrys Chocolate Factory
07.2014 - 08.2015
Yard Supervisor / Forklift Truck Driver / Tray Wash Supervisor / Warehouseman
Plant Raisers
11.2013 - 06.2014
Groundsman
Carillion Enterprise
06.2009 - 10.2011
Tractor Driver/Supervisor
Inztech LTD
06.2006 - 10.2009
Roofer/Cladder
03.2004 - 08.2006
Crusher Team Supervisor
Sam Allon
01.2001 - 03.2004
Driver/Glass
Humber Growers
03.1997 - 01.2001
Banks Man/Loader/Fork Truck Driver
Hedon Salads
05.1994 - 02.1997
Glasshouse Worker
Carrdale Growers
06.1986 - 05.1994
CSE -
South Hunsley School
CSE -
Market Weighton Secondary School