Owen Richards
Coventry,West Midlands
Summary
A motivated and reliable young groundworker with hands-on experience in various aspects of groundwork.Having gained valuable experience on diverse projects, I am committed to further developing my skills & keen to continue growing within the industry & contribute to successful project outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Groundworker Operative
LNT Construction
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2024.02 - Current
- Involved in preparing sites, setting up form work, and ensuring precise and level pours for foundations
- Gained hands-on experience in reinforcing concrete footings with steel
- Supported construction by carrying out tasks related to drainage, foundation works and bricklaying.
- Involved in tasks such as grading, leveling, and compacting the sub-base to create a stable and even surface,contributed to the formation of roads in preparation for tarmac
- Dug trenches and back filled ground for pipe installation
- Assisted in tasks such as excavation, grading, and material transportation
- Identified and wore appropriate PPE required for various tasks.
- Set up protective barriers for secure construction work areas.
- Carried out activities in line with work schedule.
- Shoveled and spread materials for surface needs and subsurface support.
- Performed strenuous physical activities such as heavy lifting in adverse conditions.
Groundworker/dumper/roller Operator
M&J Evans Constriction Ltd
Walsall, West Midlands
2021.01 - 2024.02
- Dumper and Roller Operator
- Excavation awareness around services
- Curb laying / Edgings and foot paths / Concreting /Tarmac
- Installed Slabbing / Footings / Paving / Drainage / Pipework /
- Cutting pipes to the correct measurements as instructed and applying fixtures & fittings(straight collars and bends)
- Operate staff with laser - Assisting in the construction of storm and foul traditional manhole(+Benching)
- Preparation for installation of services (Gas,electric,Water,Fibre)
Groundworker/dumper/roller Operator
Shannon side civil engineering
Redditch, Worcestershire
2019.01 - 2021.01
- Dumper and Roller Operator
- Excavation awareness around services
- Curb laying / Edgings and foot paths / Concreting /Tarmac
- Installed Slabbing / Footings / Paving / Drainage / Pipework /
- Cutting pipes to the correct measurements as instructed and applying fixtures and fittings(straight collars and bends)
- Operate staff with laser - Assisting in the construction of storm and foul traditional manhole(+Benching)
- Preparation for installation of services (Gas,electric,Water,Fibre)
Education
GCSEs - Essential School Studies
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Arts and Community College
Coventry 2015.09 - 2018.06
Skills
- Problem solving & critical thinker
- Punctual & flexible
- Effective communicator
- Safety orientated
- CSCS qualified
- Team player & goal focused
- NPORS Forward tipping dumper/Category N204AA
- NPORS Road Roller Ride-On Articulated/Vibrating/Category N214RV
- Confined Space qualified
- Abrasive wheels qualified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Groundworker Operative
LNT Construction
2024.02 - Current
Groundworker/dumper/roller Operator
M&J Evans Constriction Ltd
2021.01 - 2024.02
Groundworker/dumper/roller Operator
Shannon side civil engineering
2019.01 - 2021.01
GCSEs - Essential School Studies
Cardinal Newman Catholic School A Specialist Arts and Community College
2015.09 - 2018.06