OLALEKAN OLUSOLA APALOWO
Glasgow,Scotland
Summary
Enthusiastic professional with strong teamwork and communication skills. Proven ability to adapt quickly, learn new tasks, and complete projects efficiently. Reliable and hardworking, with commitment to delivering high-quality results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
GROUNDWORKER
Kilmac
Glasgow, Scotland
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Took instruction well to meet daily site activity targets.
- Filled holes and trenches with soil and gravel to achieve correct level and grade.
- Maintained in fit and good health to carry out high-level manual work in all weather conditions.
- Collaborated with other tradespeople, providing groundwork support for electrical and plumbing installations.
- Kept grounds looking stunning and visually pleasing through regular upkeep and maintenance.
Groundworker
George Leslie LTD — (First Tasks)
Glasgow, Scotland
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Dug trenches for pipes and structural footings.
- Laid concrete foundations, paths, and floors with precision, following structural specifications.
- Unloaded construction materials at job sites and organised for use.
- Performed concrete finishing tasks, including screeding, floating, and trowelling, for high-quality surface preparation.
- Used shovels to spread gravel and loose materials over specified areas.
- Assisted in site cleanups, tear down and hazard removal after day-end and project completion, while following company best practices.
- Created all groundworks, foundations and drainage to exact specifications by closely reviewing blueprints.
- Assessed drainage channels to identify and repair blockages.
Demolition Labourer
BDL (First Task)
Glasgow, Scotland
05.2025 - 07.2025
- Gathered, loaded and transported site debris.
- Safely used site equipment.
- Followed moving and handling procedures to minimise risk of injury.
- Collaborated with talented construction team.
- Demolished buildings in safe, controlled manner.
- Assessed sites to determine building frame materials, timeframe and workforce requirements.
Labourer
AKP CONTRUCTIONS - (First Task)
Glasgow, Scotland
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Provided general labour support across multiple construction sites, adapting quickly to new tasks and teams.
- Assisted in site preparation, including clearing debris and setting up necessary equipment for construction projects.
- Moved materials to work areas and helped load production machinery.
- Disposed of excess materials and waste within target timescales to minimise health risks.
- Maintained organisation and safety of workspaces with regular housekeeping work.
- Loaded outgoing trucks with finished goods and balanced loads to prevent shifting.
Bricklayer
AFOLAD CONTRACTOR LTD
IBADAN, NIGERIA
06.2017 - 11.2023
- Used mechanical cement-mixing equipment or hand tools to prepare cement for use.
- Contributed to construction project success by completing quality brick work.
- Repaired and restored historical buildings, carefully matching materials and techniques to maintain original aesthetics.
- Completed kerbs and pavements out of specified materials.
- Maximised revenue by processing work orders and prioritising jobs.
Education
WASSC -
Baptist secondary school
Ibadan, Nigeria 05.2002 - 10.2008
Educational Studies -
University Of Strathclyde
Glasgow , Scotland 01.2023 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science -
University Of Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria 10.2009 - 11.2016
Skills
- Site preparation
- Time management
- Problem solving
- CSCS card holder
- Construction labour
- Safety awareness
- Kerbing
- Dumper truck driving
- Reliable communication
- Groundworks
- Site work
- Site clean up management
- Sign erecting
- Fencing
Languages
English
Intermediate
B1
Certification
- CSCS
- NPORS
Timeline
GROUNDWORKER
Kilmac
10.2025 - 02.2026
Groundworker
George Leslie LTD — (First Tasks)
08.2025 - 10.2025
Demolition Labourer
BDL (First Task)
05.2025 - 07.2025
Labourer
AKP CONTRUCTIONS - (First Task)
12.2024 - 05.2025
Educational Studies -
University Of Strathclyde
01.2023 - 11.2024
Bricklayer
AFOLAD CONTRACTOR LTD
06.2017 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science -
University Of Abuja
10.2009 - 11.2016
WASSC -
Baptist secondary school
05.2002 - 10.2008