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KARL GRINDELL

Kingston upon Hull

Summary

I consider myself to be a punctual, eager, and motivated individual, with drive to expand my knowledge and learning in a new work environment.

I am flexible and hardworking and keen to gain new employment in a position that I can not only put to use my current skills and experience, but also learn and develop new competencies.

I am honest, reliable and I like to show resourcefulness and enthusiasm in my work.

I have excellent team working skills and I understand the importance of good communication between myself and colleagues, in order to provide an efficient and quality service.

In addition, my current position as a labourer has taught me the value of prioritising my workload and using my initiative in problematic and high-pressure situations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Galvaniser

Premier galvanising
Kingston upon Hull
11.2019 - 07.2025
  • In my current role I work in the finishing part of the plant, fettling the steel to a high standard for customer satisfaction. This involves using angle grinders and other equipment necessary for the job.
  • I quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity meaning I can successfully deliver on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • I also have experience in the preparation area with good knowledge of the processes and procedures.
  • I have a full counterbalance licence and also a combi truck licence.
  • I drive overhead cranes, controlling the lifting of jigs carrying hanging steel for galvanising.
  • I have experience dipping the steel in the zinc and using the pot crane that encases the zinc bath.
  • During my time here I have show willingness to continue to develop my skills and worked extra over weekends to enable me to spend time learning more of the maintenance side of the cranes.
  • I am responsible for conducting stock checks for the company which shows I am a trusted member of the team.
  • I continuously demonstrate respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Fisherman

S W Fishing LTD
Leigh-on-Sea & Kings Lynn , Southend-on-Sea
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • Cockle fishing
  • Shrimp fishing
  • I worked alongside the skipper while out at sea.
  • I also helped prepare the boat for each trip, which included fitting machinery used for the trawl and preparing the equipment to ensure there were no faults that could compromise the job.
  • Handled large catches with care avoiding damage or loss of value.

Semi-Skilled Labourer

C.F Struthers
Kingston upon Hull
09.2012 - 09.2018
  • Overhead crane lifts
  • Steel erection
  • Following planned drawings
  • Hydrotesting
  • Acid Cleaning
  • Use of power tools and machinery
  • Coiling on manipulator
  • Cutting and grinding steel to size and degrees

Factory Labourer/Roofer

Victory Leisure Homes
03.2012 - 09.2012
  • I gained a wealth of experience in the caravan industry.
  • Work included all aspects of labouring work, loading, and unloading pallets of materials needed to be transferred to bays around the factory.
  • Helping out where needed, I also worked in a team successfully being able to fit the roofs to the caravans.

Apprentice Rail Transport Engineer

Silver Track Training Ltd
06.2010 - 03.2012
  • Gaining experience and knowledge of the railway industry; how to use and prepare various plant and machinery and also gained competence in the safe use off all hand and power tools.

Trainee Joiner

Hull College
01.2010 - 06.2010
  • Working in carpentry and joinery workshop where I learnt the fundamentals of joinery and gained practical experience in hanging doors, guttering, roofing and architrave.

Education

GCSE's - Maths, English

Archbishop Sentamu Academy
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
09.2004 - 05.2009

BTEC’s - Science, P.E, I.C.T

Archbishop Sentamu Academy
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
09.2004 - 05.2009

Skills

  • Identifying and dealing with potential hazards in and around workplace
  • Awareness of Health and Safety regulations and lifting and carrying objects in the workplace
  • Applying good housekeeping and safe working practices
  • Following strict instructions and using own initiative to complete work to high standards
  • Experience using various hand and power tools and plant machinery
  • In June 2018 I partook in a four-day training course funded and initiated by myself Following the completion of the training I now have qualifications provided by East Coast Maritime Training in the following;

- Proficiency in elementary first aid

- Basic firefighting and prevention

- Personal survival techniques

- Basic health and safety

  • Basic health and safety
  • IPAF licence 3a and 3b (June 2018)
  • Confined space entry (July 2018)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Galvaniser

Premier galvanising
11.2019 - 07.2025

Fisherman

S W Fishing LTD
10.2018 - 09.2019

Semi-Skilled Labourer

C.F Struthers
09.2012 - 09.2018

Factory Labourer/Roofer

Victory Leisure Homes
03.2012 - 09.2012

Apprentice Rail Transport Engineer

Silver Track Training Ltd
06.2010 - 03.2012

Trainee Joiner

Hull College
01.2010 - 06.2010

GCSE's - Maths, English

Archbishop Sentamu Academy
09.2004 - 05.2009

BTEC’s - Science, P.E, I.C.T

Archbishop Sentamu Academy
09.2004 - 05.2009

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