Ryan Haigh
Barnsley,Yorkshire
Summary
Experienced Bricklayer with proven skills in bricklaying, project management and customer relations. Expert in planning and carrying out jobs of different sizes for diverse customers. Understands how to estimate and control costs. Hardworking Builder equipped to manage diverse residential and commercial projects. Monitors materials and workflow to reduce downtime. Maintains safe and controlled work environments with proper use of tools and PPE. Motivated [Job Title] working tirelessly to achieve quality constructions from preparation to completion. Coordinates building teams well to deliver projects within deadlines. Offers specialist skills in [Area of expertise].
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Self Employed Bricklayer / Builder
R Haigh Bricklaying
Barnsley, Yorkshire
2023.01 - Current
- Constructed repair walls and structures in residential, industrial and commercial locations.
- Read and interpreted sketches and blueprints to measure materials required.
- Operated brick-cutting machines to cut bricks to desired shape.
- Participated in project update meetings to evaluate timelines.
- Operated various hand-held tools safely.
- Lifted and moved heavy items in line with health and safety policies.
- Managed outdoor spaces, ensuring thorough maintenance, upkeep and preservation.
- Prepared fencing, posts and panels to required standards.
- Built solid, reliable supporting structures from steel and timber.
- Used traditional and modern building methods and materials for general repairs and full renovations.
- Offered multi-trade services for house building projects.
- Completed paving and brickwork to create exceptional quality finishes.
- Completed paving and walling activity according to job specifications.
- Cut bricks and concrete using powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.
- Applied critical thinking to analyse problems, evaluate solutions and select best decisions.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Created and distributed invoices to customers.
Apprentice bricklayer
Orion Homes
Barnsley, Yorkshire
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Assisted construction team on site by carrying out labour tasks including digging trenches, unloading materials and building scaffolding.
- Adhered to company guidelines outlining accident and incident reporting procedures.
- Set out and built brickwork including simple arches as well as decorative features such as oversailing courses and simple corbels.
- Attended Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS) to safely navigate construction sites.
- Dug holes for footings and tie rebar supporting masonry construction.
- Safely worked at heights of up to [Number]m, using equipment including disc cutters and power cutters.
Apprentice bricklayer
Strata Homes
Wakefield, Yorkshire
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Assisted construction team on site by carrying out labour tasks including digging trenches, unloading materials and building scaffolding.
- Adhered to company guidelines outlining accident and incident reporting procedures.
- Set out and built brickwork including simple arches as well as decorative features such as oversailing courses and simple corbels.
- Attended Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS) to safely navigate construction sites.
Apprentice bricklayer
Yorkshire Developments
Barnsley, Yorkshire
2019.09 - 2020.01
- Assisted construction team on site by carrying out labour tasks including digging trenches, unloading materials and building scaffolding.
- Adhered to company guidelines outlining accident and incident reporting procedures.
- Set out and built brickwork including simple arches as well as decorative features such as oversailing courses and simple corbels.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Brickwork
Barnsley College
Barnsley 2018.09 - 2022.05
Skills
- Blockwork
- Ground working
- Residential and commercial construction
- Concreting
- Bricklaying
- Manual handling and heavy lifting
Timeline
Self Employed Bricklayer / Builder
R Haigh Bricklaying
2023.01 - Current
Apprentice bricklayer
Orion Homes
2022.01 - 2023.01
Apprentice bricklayer
Strata Homes
2021.01 - 2022.01
Apprentice bricklayer
Yorkshire Developments
2019.09 - 2020.01
NVQ Level 2 - Brickwork
Barnsley College
2018.09 - 2022.05