Reece Derbyshire

I have worked for my current employment for coming up to 5 years, I have acquired the skills and knowledge of a professional floor layer. These include preperation of sub floors ready for DPM/ latex screed that allow for sheet vinyl and LVT to be fitted safely and correctly. I have developed skills such as screeding ensuring a smooth finish and correct depth, sheet vinyl fitting plus welding following correct safety precautions wearing full PPE and safety equipment as well as heat permit permitted. Since starting the company I have developed my ability to independently prepare my own jobs, this includes correctly measuring jobs such as kitchens, living rooms, hospitals, schools, training areas etc. Another skill I have developed is to lay/fit large pieces of material independently in a safe manner and an up to standard quality. I am fully aware of how to fit LVT and back mark in difficult areas. I know how to cap and cove rooms ready for vinyl to be taken up the walls. I have developed my confidence working on site, handling conversations with site managers and working alongside other trades, I have a good professional working relationship with the jobs and people I work with, this is a skill that allows for jobs to run smoothly and to quality standards contracts managers expect.

• Achieved seamless finishes with meticulous alignment of floor tiles.
• Installed cushioned flooring for enhanced comfort in residential properties.
• Enhanced safety by fitting anti-slip flooring in busy commercial areas.
• Performed precise measurements to ensure accurate flooring cuts.
• Utilised various hand and power tools to install and repair flooring, resulting in high-quality finishes.
• Maintained cleanliness throughout installation process, leaving sites tidy post-completion.
• Worked with a team to lay large commercial carpets efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborated closely with other tradespeople on multi-trade projects for smooth completion.

This employment was during my college education apprenticeship, the job consisted of assisting a self-employed plasterer in commercial properties on site and new build private homes. My duties as an apprentice included preparing work areas and surfaces, and general set up of plastering basic areas on internal walls. Whilst also assisting with the first coat of plaster within properties. I also helped with handling various power tools safely and correctly, cleaning up at the end of the day and abiding too current health and safety procedures in and around workplaces.

• Applied plaster to walls and ceilings, providing a smooth finish.
• Assisted senior plasterers in large projects, promoting efficient work flow.
• Prepared surfaces for plastering, ensuring optimal adhesion.
• Mixed materials such as cement and sand, creating the perfect consistency for application.

Labourer for local gardener/ landscaper groundworker in Wigan and surrounding areas. Duties included carrying out all forms of preparation for gardens/driveways and building work. Improvements in home properties from start to finish. Summer temp only.

• Followed all safety procedures for accident-free working conditions.
• Aided skilled workers, contributing to timely project completion.

Within my second employment, I was a self-employed ground worker, carrying out all necessary foundation work in gardens, walkways and footpaths. This also included any surrounding areas in the new home build estate in the Burnley area. Working alongside 10 ground workers, my duties included mixing concrete, laying flags and curb stones, preparing all surfaces and areas ready for development and always abiding too current health and safety procedures on and off-site and surrounding areas. This job ended suddenly ended, as the company ceased trading overnight without much notice.

• Assisted with heavy lifting to ensure safe and efficient operations on site.
• Demonstrated excellent teamwork skills whilst carrying out manual tasks.
• Showed punctuality and reliability, never missed a day of work.
• Aided skilled workers, contributing to timely project completion.