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Work history
Education
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Lochlan Smith

Ibstock,Leicestershire

Summary

Reliable and resilient team player, Quick-learner confident at following complex instructions in fast-paced environments.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Painter and decorator

self employed
Ibstock, Leicestershire
04.2020 - Current
  • Achieved client satisfaction by delivering high-quality painting and decorating services.
  • Maintained clean workspace to ensure safety and efficiency in task completion.
  • Created decorative finishes using specialised techniques, enhancing overall ambience.
  • Prepped surfaces for painting to ensure smooth application and lasting results.
  • Met tight deadlines, ensuring minimal disruption to clients' daily routines.
  • Selected appropriate materials for each job, maximising quality of finished work.
  • Repaired walls before painting, resulting in a flawless finish.
  • Secured protective coverings over furniture and fixtures, preventing damage during work process.
  • Completed exterior paintwork tasks with attention to detail for long-lasting results.
  • Upheld high standards of customer service whilst fulfilling project requirements.
  • Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations throughout all tasks undertaken.
  • Applied primer coats effectively to ensure vibrant final colour pay-off.
  • Prepared cost estimates for clients based on material needs and labour hours.
  • Carried out painting and decorating work on large properties to exceptional standards.
  • Applied varied types of paints, stain products and decorative finishes to all types of surfaces.
  • Refreshed walls, doors and trims with strict attention to detail.
  • Stripped old wallpaper and old paint.
  • Primed surfaces, laid down dust sheets and prepared materials.
  • Completed thorough snagging and finishing.
  • Calculated necessary amount of paint or wallpaper to complete projects.
  • Measured and carefully applied materials to minimise wastage.
  • Built rapport with clients to encourage referrals.
  • Worked flexible schedule to meet needs of different painting projects.
  • Maintained painting tools through regular cleaning, care and maintenance for optimum performance and reliability.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.
  • Documented supplies used, labour hours and disposed paint.

Bricklayer labourer

David Wilson Homes
Bardon , Leicestershire
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Ensured safe working environment by following health and safety guidelines.
  • Loaded, unloaded construction materials to facilitate smooth operations on site.
  • Transported equipment and materials around site, enhancing workflow efficiency.
  • Cleaned tools post use, maintaining their functionality over time.
  • Worked under minimal supervision demonstrating self-motivation and reliability.
  • Prepared and organised bricks for use in construction projects.
  • Carried out general day-to-day duties on site, keeping debris picked up, safety optimised and supplies organised.
  • Upheld health and safety standards, wearing necessary PPE and adhering to site regulations.

Painter and decorator

self employed
Ibstock, Leicestershire
06.2018 - 09.2019

Trainee Painter and decorator

harvey mee
Ibstock, Leicestershire
01.2016 - 05.2018
  • Maintained clean workspace to ensure safety and efficiency in task completion.
  • Achieved client satisfaction by delivering high-quality painting and decorating services.

Apprentice

Swift fitted furniture
thurmaston, Leicester
07.2014 - 12.2015
  • Contributed to team projects, fostering good teamwork skills.
  • Helped create bespoke furniture pieces, demonstrating attention to detail.
  • Achieved a high level of accuracy with measuring and cutting materials.
  • Adhered to safety regulations for consistent compliance with UK requirements.
  • Loaded and unloaded materials, applying safe loading techniques to prevent damage to building materials.
  • Measured, cut and shaped wood to meet project requirements.
  • Worked closely with construction manager to complete projects on time.
  • Assisted carpenters with machine and tool maintenance operations to minimise malfunctions.
  • Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
  • Worked fast under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
  • Cleared away debris and removed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
  • Carried out thorough snagging to guarantee final results aligned with project specifications.
  • Followed project specifications to cut wood and carpentry materials to exact shape and size.

Education

Ashby school
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire

Skills

  • Resilience under pressure
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Team player
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Quality control
  • Manual handling training
  • Materials sorting
  • Hazardous materials handling
  • Loading and Unloading trucks
  • Fast-Paced working
  • Schedule adherence
  • Quality assurance standards
  • Shift work adaptability
  • Manual handling
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Quality inspection
  • Workplace tidiness
  • Quality control tests

Affiliations

  • Played pool to a high standard

Accomplishments

2015 under 18s regional national pool champion

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Painter and decorator

self employed
04.2020 - Current

Bricklayer labourer

David Wilson Homes
10.2019 - 03.2020

Painter and decorator

self employed
06.2018 - 09.2019

Trainee Painter and decorator

harvey mee
01.2016 - 05.2018

Apprentice

Swift fitted furniture
07.2014 - 12.2015

Ashby school

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