Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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References
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Lewis King

Perth ,Western Australia

Summary

Construction professional specializing in bricklaying and site maintenance. Proven expertise in health and safety compliance, machinery operation, and material handling. Delivers quality workmanship while meeting strict safety standards and project deadlines. Strong work ethic and ability to manage physically demanding tasks in dynamic environments.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Bricklayer / General Builder

Poplars Farm developments
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Constructed robust brick walls for residential and commercial structures.
  • Strengthened building frameworks through effective mortar application.
  • Maintained high workmanship standards across new builds and refurbishments.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols while operating heavy machinery.

Bricklayer / General Builder

Surrey Roofing and Building
Guildford, Surrey
02.2024 - 03.2025
  • Achieved high standards of workmanship on new builds and refurbishments.
  • Collaborated with carpenters, electricians, and plumbers to ensure comprehensive project completion.
  • Enhanced structural stability through precise laying of bricks, blocks, and other materials.
  • Constructed robust brick walls for residential and commercial buildings.

General Builder

ADA Building
Portsmouth, Hampshire
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Produced accurate, high-quality results through expertise in bricklaying and brickwork.
  • Conducted site cleans, risk assessments, and hazard removal to ensure site readiness.
  • Adhered to health and safety protocols, promoting safe working environments.
  • Efficiently unloaded, carried, and stored building materials and equipment.
  • Maintained adequate supplies of equipment and materials for on-site tradespeople.
  • Demonstrated versatility and skill by performing tasks comfortably at height.

Apprentice Bricklayer

Bellway Homes
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
10.2020 - 06.2023
  • Communicated professionally with customers and site teams to foster effective relationships.
  • Ascertained daily tasks from site managers to meet project deadlines.
  • Strictly adhered to health and safety regulations, ensuring high professional standards on site.
  • Maintained excellent physical fitness to perform heavy lifting duties safely.
  • Mixed mortar precisely to facilitate timely application of brickwork.
  • Executed bricklaying tasks with attention to accuracy, producing high-quality results.
  • Cut bricks to project specifications using appropriate tools for precision.
  • Performed basic brick repairs, restoring quality and safety standards.

Apprentice Electrician

Fletcher Harwood
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Collaborated in team environment to successfully accomplish projects.
  • Gained knowledge of principles and construction standards from experienced professionals.
  • Followed directives from senior electrical personnel to ensure task safety and accuracy.
  • Inspected wiring to identify issues, including short circuits.
  • Rectified problems with existing systems by replacing faulty components.
  • Operated hand and power tools along with diagnostic equipment for job completion.
  • Maintained clean and organised work areas to uphold safety standards.

Labourer

Poplars farm Developments.
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
07.2019 - 10.2019
  • Executed trench excavation projects in compliance with safety regulations.
  • Set up and dismantled temporary structures for diverse construction phases.
  • Unloaded, transported, and stored building materials and equipment efficiently.
  • Conducted site clean-up to maintain an organised and hazard-free environment.
  • Assisted equipment operators, carpenters, and crew members to optimise workflow.
  • Laid out patterns or foundations according to blueprints and specifications.

Education

Level 2 Bricklaying - Construction

Cambridge Regional College
Cambridge, CAM
10.2020 - 06.2023

GCSEs - Maths

Hinchinbrooke School
09.2014 - 07.2019

Skills

  • Bricklaying and repair
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Working at heights
  • Site maintenance and cleaning
  • Trench excavation
  • Machinery operation
  • Physical fitness


Affiliations

  • Personal training / gym work, Callisthenics, Football, Tennis, Skiing.

Certification

  • White card

Certificates completed with SafeRight June / July 2025 -

  • Front end loader
  • Excavator
  • Articulated dump truck
  • Working safely at heights
  • Gas testing
  • Skid steer loader
  • Working in confined spaces
  • First Aid

Languages

English
Native

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bricklayer / General Builder

Poplars Farm developments
03.2025 - 06.2025

Bricklayer / General Builder

Surrey Roofing and Building
02.2024 - 03.2025

General Builder

ADA Building
09.2023 - 02.2024

Level 2 Bricklaying - Construction

Cambridge Regional College
10.2020 - 06.2023

Apprentice Bricklayer

Bellway Homes
10.2020 - 06.2023

Apprentice Electrician

Fletcher Harwood
10.2019 - 03.2020

Labourer

Poplars farm Developments.
07.2019 - 10.2019

GCSEs - Maths

Hinchinbrooke School
09.2014 - 07.2019
Lewis King