John Collins
Liverpool,Merseyside
Summary
Knowledgeable drainage groundworker experienced in piping systems installation, maintenance and repair. Quality-focused, hardworking and skilled in managing time.
Reliable in completing projects to specifications. I am an energetic employee well-versed in strong communication and organisation skills. Seeks solutions to problems and applies extensive analytical knowledge to findings. Adept at multi-tasking, leading group discussions and managing projects. Organised and dependable groundworker with 20 + years of experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with apositive attitude. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Drainage groundworker
Cardwell Construction
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Installed water supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures.
- Assembled piping systems for heating, ventilation and drainage needs.
- Worked with concrete and cast iron piping to form sewers, drains and water mains.
- Dug new trenches for input and output piping for [Type] systems.
- I completed new installations, repairs, and maintenance work on interior and exterior piping systems.
- Studied blueprints and design specifications to determine plumbing systems and required materials.
- All aspects of finishing work.
- All aspects of groundward Kerbing, Edging, Flagging.
Drainage groundworker
Cgc civils
Manchester, Lancashire
2021.06 - 2022.12
- Installed water supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures.
- Assembled piping systems for heating, ventilation and drainage needs.
- Worked with concrete and cast iron piping to form sewers, drains and water mains.
- Dug new trenches for input and output piping for [Type] systems.
- I completed new installations, repairs, and maintenance work on interior and exterior piping systems.
- Studied blueprints and design specifications to determine plumbing systems and required materials.
- All aspects of finishing work.
- All aspects of groundward Kerbing, Edging, Flagging.
Drainage groundworker
M Igoes
Manchester , Lancashire
2019.05 - 2021.05
- Installed water supply systems, discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures.
- Assembled piping systems for heating, ventilation and drainage needs.
- Worked with concrete and cast iron piping to form sewers, drains and water mains.
- Dug new trenches for input and output piping for [Type] systems.
- I completed new installations, repairs, and maintenance work on interior and exterior piping systems.
- Studied blueprints and design specifications to determine plumbing systems and required materials.
- All aspects of finishing work.
- All aspects of groundward Kerbing, Edging, Flagging.
Cilvil Groundworker
Bemus
Manchester , Lancashire
2016.01 - 2019.04
- Supported construction by carrying out tasks related to drainage, foundation works and bricklaying.
- Established positive relationship with members of public affected by groundworks.
- Maintained hazard-free working environments, reporting health and safety issues to site management.
- Conducted routine checks, ensuring equipment and tools were kept to best-possible operating standards.
- Erected site barriers, signs.
- Followed advice laid out by risk and COSHH assessments.
- Operated machinery to lay driveways and footpaths to exact customer specifications.
Civil groundworker
Bora
Sutton, Cheshire
2013.01 - 2016.04
- Employed advanced groundwork skills to consistently exceed project goals.
- Maintained hazard-free working environments, reporting health and safety issues to site management.
- Attended regular training and toolbox talks, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on best groundwork practices.
- Erected site barriers, signs.
- Operated machinery to lay driveways and footpaths to exact customer specifications.
- Followed advice laid out by risk and COSHH assessments.
- Organised site materials to minimise risk and disruption.
- Established positive relationships with members of the public affected by groundworks.
- Identified and wore appropriate PPE required for various tasks.
Groundworker
Ensign Construction
2009.12 - 2012.12
- Employed advanced groundwork skills to consistently exceed project goals.
- Minimised risk by verifying safety of construction materials in line with site risk assessments.
- Identified and wore appropriate PPE required for various tasks.
- Organised site materials to minimise risk and disruption.
- Operated machinery to lay driveways and footpaths to exact customer specifications.
- Minimised site risks by promptly reporting hazardous conditions to supervisor.
- Maintained hazard-free working environments, reporting health and safety issues to site management.
Dryliner
Albanaisy
2008.11 - 2009.11
- Erected scaffolding and ladders with strict attention to safety standards.
- Glued blocks of foamed plastic and cork to walls.
- Determined work scopes by accurately interpreting project specifications and site requirements.
- Used manual cutters to prepare and form required insulation materials.
- Operated hand and power tools safely to reduce workplace risk.
- Read technical drawings precisely to achieve quality installation preparations.
- Applied mineral wool, fibre fill and foam insulation material into cavities.
- Readied sites for fittings installation by nailing furring and drilling fixture holes.
- Prepped work sites thoroughly to speed up installations.
Construction worker
Mortimers Construction and training
Liverpool, Merseyside
2005.10 - 2008.10
- Shovelled concrete into construction area.
- Inventoried construction materials, loaded them onto lorries and delivered to construction sites.
- Met construction project deadlines through committed teamwork.
- Assessed equipment for safe setup and construction.
- Ordered construction materials to exact project requirements.
- Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
- Prepared ground according to construction and landscaping needs.
- Checked construction supplies met quantity and quality requirements.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Gas Saftey
2002.09 - 2004.08
GCSEs - GCSE
1991.09 - 1997.07
Skills
Extensive knowledge and work history in the following
*100ml & 150ml external drainage poly pipe/clay
*Plot drainage 100ml polypipe working from drainage drawings
* Plot excavations working from drawings bringing plot to finish floor level
* Concreating all aspects of concrete slabbing, including agilia
All aspects of finishing, Flagging, kerbbing, and Edgeing
All aspects of plot services eg, Gas, Electric, Water, Bt, Virgin
Service road crossings
Installation of road Gullys
CPCS Dumper/Roller ( Blue card)
CAT/Genie
Asbestos awareness
IPAF
Timeline
Drainage groundworker - Cardwell Construction
2023.01 - 2024.01
Drainage groundworker - Cgc civils
2021.06 - 2022.12
Drainage groundworker - M Igoes
2019.05 - 2021.05
Cilvil Groundworker - Bemus
2016.01 - 2019.04
Civil groundworker - Bora
2013.01 - 2016.04
Groundworker - Ensign Construction
2009.12 - 2012.12
Dryliner - Albanaisy
2008.11 - 2009.11
Construction worker - Mortimers Construction and training
2005.10 - 2008.10
Liverpool Community College - NVQ Level 2, Gas Saftey
2002.09 - 2004.08
Gateacre School - GCSEs, GCSE
1991.09 - 1997.07