Pavandeep Dhadwal
Oldbury,West Midlands
Summary
Site-experienced construction operative with over two years' experience working on live infrastructure and RC frame projects, including HS2. Currently a Steel Fixer with a strong understanding of health and safety requirements, safe systems of work and site compliance. Experienced in working to RAMS, identifying hazards, supporting lifting operations and maintaining high safety standards. Now seeking to transition into a Health & Safety Trainee or Assistant role to build formal H&S qualifications alongside practical site experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Steel Fixer
Fortel Services Ltd
Coleshill, Warwickshire
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Worked on RC frame and major infrastructure projects, including HS2.
- Followed RAMS, permits and site procedures to ensure safe working practices.
- Identified hazards and reported unsafe conditions to supervisors and site management.
- Assisted with lifting operations under CPCS-qualified supervision, including load preparation and maintaining exclusion zones.
- Worked accurately from detailed engineering drawings with strong attention to detail.
- Maintained high standards of housekeeping and PPE compliance.
- Supported supervisors with preparation of work areas ahead of concrete pours.
Apprentice Steel Fixer for Balfour Beatty Vinci
Fortel Services Ltd
Coleshill, Warwickshire
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Completed Level 2 Steel Fixing apprenticeship on a major infrastructure project.
- Gained experience working under strict health and safety controls and inspections.
- Supported team coordination and safe sequencing of works.
- Adapted quickly to changing work requirements, maintaining high-performance standards under pressure.
- Recognised for excellent team collaboration skills whilst executing complex projects.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Steelfixing
T3 Training & Development
Birmingham 2023 -
NVQ Level 1 - Gateway Construction Programme
South and City College Birmingham
Birmingham, England 2023 -
Bachelor of Technology - Business Level 3 Extended Diploma
Halesowen College
Halesowen 05.2022 -
GCSEs
Maths & English
Skills
- Health & Safety Awareness (RAMS, PPE, Site Procedures)
- Hazard Identification & Risk Awareness
- Safe Systems of Work
- Communication with Supervisors & Site Teams
- Attention to Detail (Working to Drawings)
- Housekeeping & Site Standards
- Teamwork & Initiative
- Basic IT & Digital Drawings
Custom
Health & Safety Exposure on Site
- Observed and supported site safety inspections and audits.
- Assisted supervisors with ensuring operatives complied with safety rules.
- Understood permit-to-work systems and site inductions.
- Experienced in working under strict safety regulations on major projects.
Certification
Certifications & Safety Training
- CSCS Blue Skilled Worker Card
- Emergency First Aid
- Fire Safety Awarness
- Working at Height Awarness inc Harness Practical Training
- Abrasive Wheels Awareness
- Powered Access License (Smart PAL Card)
Affiliations
- Church Security and Sound Volunteer in Dudley, this involves conducting weekly site safety walks to identify hazards, managing crowd flow for 100+ attendees, and overseeing the safe installation of AV equipment.
- Physical Fitness and Wellbeing, committed to personal fitness to support the physical demands of construction.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Steel Fixer
Fortel Services Ltd
05.2025 - 01.2026
Apprentice Steel Fixer for Balfour Beatty Vinci
Fortel Services Ltd
11.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Technology - Business Level 3 Extended Diploma
Halesowen College
05.2022 -
NVQ Level 2 - Steelfixing
T3 Training & Development
2023 -
NVQ Level 1 - Gateway Construction Programme
South and City College Birmingham
2023 -
GCSEs
Maths & English