Liam Edward Doran
Porthcawl,County Borough of Bridgend
Summary
Reliable Grounds Man with hands-on experience in caretaking, grounds maintenance, and labouring roles. Developed skills in day-to-day maintenance, minor repairs, and site security while ensuring heating, lighting, and alarm systems operated effectively. Committed to upholding high standards and maintaining safe, clean environments through a solid understanding of health and safety procedures.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Labourer
Merthyr valley home's
Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil
- Gained hands-on experience in various labouring tasks
- Conducted ground maintenance across Merthyr Tydfil, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, maintaining grass, collecting litter, and keeping pedestrian walk paths and roads free of debris
- Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills whilst carrying out manual tasks.
- Continually upheld high standards of workmanship within set deadlines.
Groundworker
LT Management
Porthcawl, County Borough of Bridgend
06.2022 - Current
- Executed grounds maintenance tasks, including grass cutting, strimming, and hedge trimming, to enhance outdoor aesthetics.
- Operated grounds equipment safely and effectively.
- Ensured cleanliness and tidiness of outdoor areas, contributing to a safe and pleasant environment.
- Conducted litter picking and removed debris from pathways, roads, and communal areas.
- Followed health and safety regulations to complete all tasks.
- Identified and reported hazards or maintenance issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to complete scheduled tasks.
- Supported team in project completion through active participation in manual labour tasks.
- Performed strenuous physical activities, including heavy lifting in challenging conditions.
Apprentice Caretaker
Aberdare Community School
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Performed day-to-day maintenance and minor repairs to ensure functionality and safety of facilities
- Maintained school grounds to provide a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff
- Conducted general tidying and cleaning of school premises
- Executed tasks to support daily operations
- Making sure that heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly
- Making sure that doors and windows are locked when the building is not in use
- Checking the premises to guard against vandalism or break-ins
- Opening up the building in the morning and locking it at the end of the day
- Ensured premises were free of hazards by conducting regular safety checks
- Took initiative in learning new techniques, leading to improved performance.
Work Experience Electrical Assistant
RCT Homes
01.2013 - 01.2013
- Duties included job shadowing experienced Electricians for 1 week.
Education
Mathematics, English and Science
Aberdare High School
01.2009 - 01.2014
Skills
Grounds Maintenance Skills
- Effective communication on-site
- Grass cutting, strimming and hedge trimming
- Litter picking and debris removal
- Maintaining lawns, pathways and communal areas
- Safe use and basic maintenance of grounds equipment
- Identifying and reporting site defects or hazards
Practical & Technical Skills
- Routine maintenance and minor repair awareness
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Manual handling and physical stamina
- Following maintenance schedules and task lists
Health & Safety
- Strong understanding of health and safety procedures
- Hazard identification and risk awareness
- Safe operation of tools and machinery
- Keeping public and work areas safe and compliant
Work Ethic & Reliability
- Reliable with excellent time keeping
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training
- Pathway maintenance
- Flowerbed tending
- Garden planning
- Leaf blowing
- Hedge trimming
- Heavy machinery operation
- Power tools operation
- Landscape maintenance
- Strong work ethic
- Deadline-oriented
Certification
- CSCS Card Valid to April 2021
- Bush cutter/trimmers Maintenance and Operation Valid 2016-02 to 2021-02
References
Excellent references available upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
My hobbies are mountain biking because you get to see the breath-taking views when traveling the Mountains., I have good DIY skills and enjoy learning lots of new skills and new methods., I enjoy playing rugby with my friends., I’m also a keen cook and enjoy trying exotic cuisine., I enjoy hunting and I'm a responsible marksmen.
Affiliations
- Gaming
- History
- Gardening
Timeline
Groundworker
LT Management
06.2022 - Current
Apprentice Caretaker
Aberdare Community School
09.2014 - 08.2015
Work Experience Electrical Assistant
RCT Homes
01.2013 - 01.2013
Mathematics, English and Science
Aberdare High School
01.2009 - 01.2014
Labourer
Merthyr valley home's