Richard Allan Elder
Kirkcaldy,Fife
Summary
I am highly motivated and productive individual who has been in employment for 30 years i have proven leadership skills. I am confident working both independently or as part of a larger team.
My results driven approach ambition and integrity ensure that i strive for a win win outcome every time i am able to deal with issues first hand and provide timely solutions.
I have vast experience in working in different industry having previously worked in manufacturing production and construction and grounds maintenance.
I am looking to join a forward thinking origination wherein i can utilize my entire skill base to the satisfaction of both parties.
My personal strengths are proven leadership skills, confident communicator, customer focused, calm under pressure, committed, good team player, excellent timekeeping, attention to detail, ambitious and keen to learn new skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Landscape gardener
CBRE FEP Mossmorran
Cowdenbeath, Fife
01.2024 - Current
I'm currently working for CBRE at Exxon Mobil Mossmorran and Braefoot Bay I've Led efforts to restore and maintain landscape on plant and off plant at Mossmorran, Exxon Mobil, and Braefoot Bay after 15 years of neglect.
In the 2 years working at Mossmorran I've Implemented strategies and a schedule for clearing overgrown vegetation on hard standings and pipelines and managing grass cutting for safety compliance making major improvements to the site and to specification and to a maintaining level to the satisfaction of the client
Oversaw adherence to health and safety standards, ensuring a secure environment for all personnel.
Managed the operation of various equipment to achieve maintaining level standards.
Skills used on site PA1-PA6 spraying herbicide, ride on mowers pedestrian mowers, Tractor using flail and boom sprayer, strimmer's, chainsaw, pole saw, hedgecutters, leaf blower, chipper.
Landscape gardener
Tivoli Group Limited
Linlithgow, West Lothian
04.2013 - 01.2024
Maintained grounds at Dreghorn and Redford barracks to support operational readiness and enhance the environment for personnel from 2013 to 2018.
Grass cutting, shrub beds, hedge cutting, leaf clearance, winter gritting and snow clearance.
From 2018 to 2020 maintained grounds at Crombie naval base and from 2020 to 2021 maintained grounds at Leuchars RAF base.
From 2021 to 2024 maintained grounds at cluny bond on the Diageo contract.
Fencer,Painter
JKF Group Limited
Kennoway, Fife
03.2006 - 08.2012
Delivered successful fencing and painting projects through effective team leadership.
Achieved timely erection and painting of fences and playground apparatus, enhancing site aesthetics.
- Ensured high-quality interior and exterior painting outcomes, resulting in improved client satisfaction.
- Optimised material procurement to support project efficiency and reduce delays.
Final Finisher
NOI Scotland
Kirkcaldy, Fife
05.2000 - 08.2005
Assisted in preparing wind turbine blades for shipment.
Sanded stud holes to ensure proper fitting of studs and t-nuts at root end of blades.
- Applied silicone as required for electrical strip fittings.
- Performed glass fibre repairs to meet strict tolerances.
- Riveted components to enhance structural integrity.
- Weighed blades accurately to ensure compliance with shipping specifications.
CNC Machinist setter/operator
Lewis c grant limited
Kirkcaldy, Fife
09.1996 - 03.2000
Achieved precise cutting results by expertly operating CNC laser and punch turret press machinery.
Delivered high-quality outputs through efficient loading and processing of machine programmes.
Enhanced production capabilities through effective guillotine operation.
Education
Standard Grades -
Kirkcaldy High School
Kirkcaldy, Fife 08.1988 - 07.1993
SVQ Level 3 - CNC Machining
Oriel Training Services
Glenrothes, Fife 04.1995 - 04.1997
SVQ Level 3 -
JB Management
Dunfermline, Fife 06.2015 - 06.2016
Skills
Mower operation expertise
Tractor driving skills
PA6 certification in herbicide application
Turf care and grass maintenance
Athletic field management
Debris removal and leaf clearance
Hedge care and trimming
Shrub bed maintenance techniques
Road gritting and safety measures
Winter snow removal
Affiliations
- Interested in all sports football, snooker, tennis, ice hockey, but mainly golf i like to travel as much as i can and going to music concerts.
Accomplishments
I've won a number of golf club medals Qualified for club championships scratch one of my biggest achievements is winning my golf club men's open with a winning score of 4 under par 67 scratch.
Most improved golfer of the year cutting my handicap from 5 to 1.
Timeline
Landscape gardener
CBRE FEP Mossmorran
01.2024 - Current
SVQ Level 3 -
JB Management
06.2015 - 06.2016
Landscape gardener
Tivoli Group Limited
04.2013 - 01.2024
Fencer,Painter
JKF Group Limited
03.2006 - 08.2012
Final Finisher
NOI Scotland
05.2000 - 08.2005
CNC Machinist setter/operator
Lewis c grant limited
09.1996 - 03.2000
SVQ Level 3 - CNC Machining
Oriel Training Services
04.1995 - 04.1997
Standard Grades -
Kirkcaldy High School
08.1988 - 07.1993