Lewis Callander
Wivenhoe,Essex
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive training in Microsoft365 and a proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. Demonstrates confidence in both in-person and phone interactions, supported by experience in physically demanding roles. Possesses strong numerical proficiency, flexible shift availability, and a quick learning ability. Known for a polite and helpful demeanour, aiming to leverage these skills in a dynamic work environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Glass Cutter
Euroview
Witham
2025.01 - 2026.05
- Operated advanced glass cutting machinery, demonstrating proficiency and ownership over complex tasks.
Underground Offsider
Australian Underground Drilling
Kalgoorlie, Western Australia
2023.03 - 2024.05
- Achieved consistent operational success by efficiently managing the lifting and handling of drilling equipment.
- Enhanced team safety and performance through effective communication and collaboration in demanding environments.
- Demonstrated exceptional work ethic and resilience, contributing to a high-performance culture in a high-turnover setting (This job had around a 50% turnover rate - meaning 50% of people would quit the job within the first couple of weeks due to the mental and physical hardship of the work).
- This job was ‘FIFO’ (Fly In Fly Out) - meaning they would fly me to the mine site where I would eat, sleep and work for 14 shifts (12 hours each - underground in the dark, covered in mud and salt water) in a row, and then b flown back to Perth (where I was living at the time) and I could enjoy my 7 days off before being flown back to the mine site.
Farm hand
Mackays Farm
Tully, QLD
2022.07 - 2022.12
- Managed physical labour tasks on banana farm, demonstrating strong work ethic.
- Adapted to extreme weather challenges, maintaining productivity in both heat and rain.
- Transported banana bunches up to sixty kilograms across difficult landscape.
- Executed removal of unwanted suckers around banana trees to promote healthy growth.
Farmhand
Gatton
Gatton, QLD
2022.06 - 2022.07
- Assisted in planting and harvesting various vegetables.
Supported team in fulfilling daily agricultural tasks under different weather conditions. - Participated in physically demanding work to ensure crop quality.
Care Assistant
Blackbrook House
Dedham
2020.05 - 2022.01
- Assisted elderly patients during night shifts (forty-eight hours a week) as a care assistant.
- Supported patients with personal hygiene needs and prepared them for bed.
- Responded promptly to call bells and sensor mat alarms.
Cooperated with staff members to ensure coverage of all duties. - Facilitated respectful end-of-life care to uphold patient dignity and support families throughout the process.
Crew member
McDonalds
Colchester
2017.11 - 2020.10
- Achieved high customer satisfaction through effective service at the front counter.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
- Increased team performance by mastering multiple roles across kitchen and front-of-house.
- Completed rigorous end-of-shift cleaning, maintaining impeccable kitchen and lobby standards.
- Excelled during overnight shifts, managing peak customer volumes due to nightclub proximity.
- Secured flexibility in working hours, readily covering additional shifts as required.
- Enhanced team capabilities by training new staff, contributing to overall operational success.
Labourer
AirBench
Colchester, Essex
2017.06 - 2017.09
- Assisted with assembly, wiring, fettling, packing, and dispatch tasks.
- Learned to follow health and safety guidelines while using various tools.
- Asked questions to clarify tasks and improve skills.
Kitchen Porter
Victus Restaurant/Fork and Wine
Brightlingsea, Essex
2016.05 - 2017.05
- Assisted in washing plates, pots, pans, and cutlery.
- Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under pressure with high turnover of kitchen items.
- Informed management of low food stock to prevent shortages.
- Arrived early for shifts to prepare work area and ensure timely start.
- Collaborated effectively with diverse team members despite occasional language barriers.
Education
B-Tec Level 3 diploma - Sports (Development Coaching and Fitness)
Colchester Institute
AS Levels - Business Studies
Colchester Sixth Form
AS Levels - Accounting
Colchester Sixth Form
AS Levels - Biology
Colchester Sixth Form
GCSEs - Maths
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - English Language
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - English Literature
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - Biology
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - Chemistry
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - Geography
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - Religious Education
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - Physical Education
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - Physics
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - Media Studies
Colne Commuity School
Skills
- Trained in Microsoft365
- Independent and team worker
- Confident in-person and over the phone
- Physically demanding job experience
- Numerical proficiency
- Flexible shift availability
- Quick learner
- Polite and helpful demeanor
Certification
- Microsoft Excel Complete Course (Beginner, Intermediate & Advance) - Distinction - May 2026
- Microsoft Office Essentials - Distinction - May 2026
Affiliations
- Golf
- Padel
- Exploring new places
References
References available upon request.
Additional information and hobbies
I am very keen on the gym and many sports such as football, tennis and golf. Playing these sports from a young age has taught me to work well in a team and taught me dedication as alongside playing these sports I had to keep track of my nutrition and train multiple times a week. I now no longer play these sports competitively.
- I have a full English driving licence
- I have a clean driving licence
- I also had a paper round for the local newsagents that I completed before school every day for a year at the age of fifteen
EDUCATION2
B-Tec Level 3 diploma Grade Attained in
Sports (Development Coaching and Fitness) Triple distinction June 2020
AS Levels Grade Attained in
Business Studies C June 2018
Accounting D June 2018
Biology D June 2018
GCSEs Grade Attained in
Maths 7 (A equivalent) June 2017
English Language 5 (B/C equivalent) June 2017
English Literature 5 (B/C equivalent) June 2017
Biology B June 2017
Chemistry B June 2017
Geography B June 2017
Religious Education B June 2017
Physical Education B June 2017
Physics C June 2017
Media Studies C June 2016
Timeline
Glass Cutter
Euroview
2025.01 - 2026.05
Underground Offsider
Australian Underground Drilling
2023.03 - 2024.05
Farm hand
Mackays Farm
2022.07 - 2022.12
Farmhand
Gatton
2022.06 - 2022.07
Care Assistant
Blackbrook House
2020.05 - 2022.01
Crew member
McDonalds
2017.11 - 2020.10
Labourer
AirBench
2017.06 - 2017.09
Kitchen Porter
Victus Restaurant/Fork and Wine
2016.05 - 2017.05
B-Tec Level 3 diploma - Sports (Development Coaching and Fitness)
Colchester Institute
AS Levels - Business Studies
Colchester Sixth Form
AS Levels - Accounting
Colchester Sixth Form
AS Levels - Biology
Colchester Sixth Form
GCSEs - Maths
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - English Language
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - English Literature
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - Biology
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - Chemistry
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - Geography
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - Religious Education
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - Physical Education
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - Physics
Colne Commuity School
GCSEs - Media Studies
Colne Commuity School