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Nigel Lock

London

Summary

A skilled scaffolding professional with extensive expertise in health and safety protocols, scaffold design, and building regulations. Holds Advanced Inspection certification and Part 2 scaffolder qualification, complemented by recent CPD achievements. Demonstrates proficiency in SG4 and TG20 standards, ensuring compliance with safety requirements within the scaffolding industry. Adept at working at heights, conducting periodic inspections.

Customer-oriented manager with strong history of leading teams to meet or exceed objectives. Dedicated and hardworking with internal drive to deliver excellence. Team builder with strong background in training and team development.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Part 2 scaffolder, Contract Supervisor, Charge hand scaffolder

Wellmax, Connect, Trad, Palmers, Proplant, QFS scaffolding
London
02.2011 - 07.2025
  • Part 2 scaffolder with Wellmax and Trad Scaffolding, worked with Trad on No1-2 New Ludgate where I was approached to take a role as a contract manager. I did this role for 6 months. I joined Palmers with the views of running jobs for them. And then joined Proplant where I gained my SSSTS (now lapsed) qualification and ran a gang of men working for CWC. I then moved to QFS in May 2019. My more current role has seen me move to GKR scaffolding working on the HS2 project and qualifying for my 'Advanced Scaffold inspection' certification.

Senior customer service advisor and auditor

Wickes
04.2009 - 02.2011
  • Launched new store in Chadwell Heath. Gained NVQ level 4 in retail management. Would advise customers on purchases and audit stock gains and losses through the course of retail activity.

Part 2 scaffolder

Lyndons scaffolding
05.2007 - 04.2009
  • Worked on various projects in London and the surrounding areas.

Scoper of Works

Palmers Scaffolding
03.2004 - 05.2007
  • Moved back to Palmers in a slightly different role at Heathrow Terminal 5. Scoping of works for various different trades on the project. I would liaise with the managers of the various contractor as to the type of scaffold required and arrange ' load lists ' for materials required to complete the task on a set timeline.

Trainee scaffolder gaining part 2

Palmers Scaffolding
04.2000 - 03.2004
  • Worked towards gaining my part 2 qualification with Palmers. And returned to Trad Scaffolding from 2002/2004.

Trainee Scaffolder

Trad Scaffolding
03.1998 - 04.2000
  • Worked towards gaining relevant training and accreditation on various sites across London. Main duties were labouring and gaining essential knowledge towards obtaining my ' part 1'.

Assistant manager

Dixons Retail
Bognor Regis, West Sussex
07.1990 - 04.1998
  • Minimised inventory loss for improved profit margins.
  • Managed cash registers accurately reducing discrepancies at end of day reconciliation.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth running of the shop floor.
  • Maintained high standards of store cleanliness, enhancing shopping experience for customers.
  • Provided excellent customer service leading to repeat business and customer loyalty.
  • Provided support to manager during audits, ensuring accurate reports.

Upholsterer

Sussex Interiors
Bognor Regis, West Sussex
10.1986 - 06.1990
  • Restored antique furniture by stripping, repairing and reupholstering pieces.
  • Produced bespoke covers using high-end materials, delivering luxury finish.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organisation of workshop, promoting efficient workflow.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail in every aspect of upholstering process.
  • Repaired sofas with new fabric, extending furniture life span.

Education

O levels - English literature, Technical Drawing, CSE's

St.Philip Howard High School
Barnham, West Sussex
09.1980 - 07.1985

Skills

  • SSSTS
  • Part 2 scaffolder
  • Basic Layer Qualification
  • Recent CPD qualification
  • Knowledge of health and safety
  • SG4
  • TG20
  • Safety requirements within the scaffolding industry
  • Working at heights training
  • Periodic inspection competence
  • Inspection procedures
  • Knowledge of building regulations
  • Scaffold design understanding
  • Efficient time management
  • Excellent communicator

Custom

No1-2 New Ludgate, Heathrow Terminal 5, PWC, Waterloo Place, Russian Embassy, MTV offices Camden, 100 Liverpool Street, 03/98, Present

Affiliations

  • Gardening, Carpentry and DIY, Football, Music and Films, Cooking and Baking

Accomplishments

Achieving the Retail Management Development programme NVQ level3 with Wickes, Part 2 scaffolding certification, Advanced Scaffold Inspection Certification.

Timeline

Part 2 scaffolder, Contract Supervisor, Charge hand scaffolder

Wellmax, Connect, Trad, Palmers, Proplant, QFS scaffolding
02.2011 - 07.2025

Senior customer service advisor and auditor

Wickes
04.2009 - 02.2011

Part 2 scaffolder

Lyndons scaffolding
05.2007 - 04.2009

Scoper of Works

Palmers Scaffolding
03.2004 - 05.2007

Trainee scaffolder gaining part 2

Palmers Scaffolding
04.2000 - 03.2004

Trainee Scaffolder

Trad Scaffolding
03.1998 - 04.2000

Assistant manager

Dixons Retail
07.1990 - 04.1998

Upholsterer

Sussex Interiors
10.1986 - 06.1990

O levels - English literature, Technical Drawing, CSE's

St.Philip Howard High School
09.1980 - 07.1985

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