Jamie Connolly
Minster,Kent
Summary
A skilled professional with extensive expertise in grounds maintenance and caretaking, complemented by a strong ability to conduct risk assessments and resolve issues efficiently. Demonstrates high communication skills with both team members and customers, ensuring seamless operations whether working independently or collaboratively. Proficient in utilising systems at MHS Homes via smartphone technology, with proven experience in lock changing and gaining entry. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and innovative solutions.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Team leader - Grounds maintenance
MHS Homes
Chatham, Kent
2013.11 - Current
- Introduced innovative solutions which maximised output without compromising quality.
- Coordinated daily tasks, ensuring smooth workflow within the team.
- Resolved conflicts effectively, promoting harmony within the workforce.
- Ensured adherence to company policy by all team members, maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Ensure all team members adhere to company health and safety policies
- Delivery a prompt and active service for MHS homes customers to ensure a clean and tidy living environment
- Chainsaw / Cat & Gen certified, PA1 and PA6 certified, Towing licence and rotary mowing certified electric and diesel.
- Negotiated successful outcomes in challenging scenarios, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
Groundsmen
Thanet Council
Margate, Kent
2003.03 - 2013.11
- Enhanced aesthetic appeal of grounds with careful placement of plants and flowers.
- Maintenance of sports grounds i-e bowling greens, pitch n putt, cricket and football pitches
- Constructed sturdy fences to keep out unwanted guests
- Performed snow removal duties during winter months ensuring safe access paths.
- Coordinated watering schedules to maintain healthy grass during dry seasons.
- Removed litter from grounds on daily basis ensuring a clean appearance.
- Applied pesticides responsibly combating infestations whilst protecting local wildlife populations.
- Preserved health of trees and shrubs through pruning for optimal growth.
Manufacture engineer
Hotpoint
Yate, South Gloucestershire
1998.11 - 2002.12
- Resolved technical issues promptly, reducing disruption to production schedule.
- Ensure production was prompt and accurate
- Teamleader role ensuring section run smoothly, efficiently while meeting deadlines on time.
- Trained shop floor workers in the use of advanced machinery.
- Enhanced worker safety by enforcing strict compliance with health and safety regulations.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Amenity horticulture and hard landscaping
Hadlow College
Canterbury 1996.09 - 1998.07
Skills
- High knowledge in grounds maintenance and experience of caretaking
- Risk assessment knowledge
- Issue resolution
- lone work or as a team
- High communication skills to both team members and customers
- Excellent knowledge to systems in place in MHS Homes - using smartphone
- Experience and skill in lock changing / gain entry
Certification
Cat & Gen
Chain Saw
Chemical application
Mechanical grounds machinery
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Team leader - Grounds maintenance
MHS Homes
2013.11 - Current
Groundsmen
Thanet Council
2003.03 - 2013.11
Manufacture engineer
Hotpoint
1998.11 - 2002.12
NVQ Level 2 - Amenity horticulture and hard landscaping
Hadlow College
1996.09 - 1998.07