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Luke Martin-Bonner

Axbridge,Somerset

Summary

Skilled carpentry worker with attention to detail, joinery knowledge and focus on exceeding expectations. Background in making and installing a range of wooden structures in different environments. I have also developed a growing passion for videography and drone operation, producing aerial footage and creative video content for clients. I bring strong work ethic, technical ability, and keen eye for detail to every project - whether building with wood or capturing engaging visuals. I am committed to applying my skills to new challenges and continuing to grow professionally and creatively.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Factory worker

Charlie Bighams
Wells, Somerset
2026.01 - 2026.07
  • Followed strict quality control measures to maintain product standards.
  • Manually loaded, unloaded and manoeuvred bulky goods, safely lifting and transporting heavy loads.
  • Sorted, classified and packed products by size and weight, verifying conformance to quality standards.
  • Trained new employees on operational procedures, helped them integrate into the team quickly.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area for improved hygiene standards.

Career Break
2025.04 - 2026.01
  • Independent / Family travel (5 months)
  • Professional development
  • Freelance / Side project work (Videography/Photography/Landscaping/Carpentry)
  • Personal growth & practical commitments

Freelance Drone Videographer

Arcania Apothecary
Wells, Somerset
2025.04 - 2025.04
  • Filmed and produced aerial footage for the company's website and socials

Maintenance Technician *Hot Tubs*

Brean Leisure Park
Brean, Somerset
2024.07 - 2024.12
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on hot tubs to ensure optimal performance.
  • Assessed water quality and chemical balance to maintain optimal conditions for user health and safety.
  • Repaired and replaced faulty components in hot tubs, enhancing user satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently.
  • Maintained accurate records of maintenance activities and service history for each unit.

CNC Operator and Workshop Assistant

Exhibition Plinths
2023.03 - 2024.05
  • Operating a format 4 cnc machine
  • Modifying and editing programmes to cut out bespoke plinths/cabinets out of MDF for likes of - Rolex, De Beers, Harrods, Faberge and many more
  • Erecting plinths/cabinets using glue + clamps
  • Prepping plinths/cabinets ready for the spray booth included filling, routing and sanding edges until smooth
  • Final stages for the cabinets were wiring up them with LEDs and in some cases vinyl wrapping with a squeegee for certain bespoke plinth/cabinets.

Part-time Carpenter

Self-Employed
2022.10 - 2023.03
  • Designing and building bespoke wardrobes
  • Designing and building roof shelter for chickens
  • Designing and building double bed
  • Building staircase for Shepherd's hut
  • Building wood store from reclaimed wood
  • Building kit summerhouse.

Carpenters apprentice

On site
2022.04 - 2022.10
  • Carrying out 1st and 2nd fix's in new builds
  • Hanging doors and architraves
  • Fixing skirtings and window sills
  • Assisting fit kite winder staircase and straight flight
  • Erecting timber stud frames for internal walls.

Landscape Gardener/Carpenter Labourer

I Landscaping
Wickham, Hampshire
2020.05
  • Clearing, levelling, preparing for gravel areas
  • Laying of membrane
  • Decking
  • Making wooden box from reclaimed wood
  • Building shed.

Carpentry Assistant

Dimond maintenance
Rickford, Bristol
2020.01 - 2020.01
  • Sanding and preparing staircases
  • Building flat pack bed frames and wardrobes
  • Fitting cabinets
  • Building Gym equipment.

Christmas Post Office Warehouse Sorter

Royal Mail
Avonmouth
2019.12 - 2020.01
  • Package sorting
  • Building Crate
  • Team operator.

Court Monitor

Airhop Trampoline Park
Patchway Trading Estate
2019.06 - 2019.11
  • Supervised trampolining guests
  • Manned reception
  • Served and worked on till in cafe
  • Health and Safety Video and speech
  • Cleaned and prepared courts at end of day.

Part-time Kitchen Helper

Havanas Burger and Shakes
Bristol
2019.03 - 2019.06
  • Making burgers from raw ingredients
  • Cooking and preparing fries
  • Making milkshakes.

Part-Time Trainee Chef

Easter Compton Farm Shop
Easter Compton, England
2018.09 - 2018.11
  • Cooking English breakfasts
  • Making bread pudding and cakes
  • Serving food
  • Scraping and stacking dirty dishes, and carrying dishes and other tableware to the kitchens for cleaning
  • Cleaning, stocking duties in cafeteria to facilitate customer service.

Education

Carpentry & Joinery

SGS College Bristol
2017.09 - 2019.06

Skills

  • Carpentry fix experience (1st/2nd/final)
  • CNC Operator
  • Camera operation (DSLR, mirrorless, and drone cameras)
  • Videography and aerial filming
  • Video editing (DaVinci Resolve)
  • Experience in warehouse, workshop, office, cafe and kitchen environments
  • Supervisory experience
  • Food production and serving experience
  • Office and creative design experience
  • Well spoken English language
  • Quick learner
  • Good customer and personal service
  • Good time Keeping
  • Well-presented
  • Polite and helpful
  • Team player and good solo worker
  • Hard worker, during both slow and busy shifts

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Factory worker

Charlie Bighams
2026.01 - 2026.07

Career Break
2025.04 - 2026.01

Freelance Drone Videographer

Arcania Apothecary
2025.04 - 2025.04

Maintenance Technician *Hot Tubs*

Brean Leisure Park
2024.07 - 2024.12

CNC Operator and Workshop Assistant

Exhibition Plinths
2023.03 - 2024.05

Part-time Carpenter

Self-Employed
2022.10 - 2023.03

Carpenters apprentice

On site
2022.04 - 2022.10

Landscape Gardener/Carpenter Labourer

I Landscaping
2020.05

Carpentry Assistant

Dimond maintenance
2020.01 - 2020.01

Christmas Post Office Warehouse Sorter

Royal Mail
2019.12 - 2020.01

Court Monitor

Airhop Trampoline Park
2019.06 - 2019.11

Part-time Kitchen Helper

Havanas Burger and Shakes
2019.03 - 2019.06

Part-Time Trainee Chef

Easter Compton Farm Shop
2018.09 - 2018.11

Carpentry & Joinery

SGS College Bristol
2017.09 - 2019.06
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