SHAUN COOK
Lincoln
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong work ethic and proven expertise in time management, effective communication, and problem solving. Demonstrates efficiency in risk analysis and record keeping, ensuring seamless team collaboration and exceptional customer service. Committed to leveraging skills to drive organisational success while pursuing opportunities for career advancement.
Loyal employee with solid understanding of training. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Bricklaying Apprentice
Vesta Fine Homes
Sleaford, Lincs
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Reworking, Extending and Building houses from scratch with a six-man team. Working long laborious, early hours. (7:00-15:00)
- Successfully maintained and worked within a team environment, working together to achieve previously planned goals on time and of a high standard.
- Successfully improved the workplace with positive energy and communication leading to fast and efficient work for the customers.
- Contributed to resolving complex building designs through advanced planning and effective communication with my team and customers.
- I started early hours, travelled long distances to new environments, and communicated the specifics with customers. This helped me achieve my daily requirements and objectives.
Furniture Delivery
FGS Furnishings
Sleaford/Grantham, Lincs
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Delivering and Constructing furnished goods;
- Travelling long hours to distribute, assemble and dispose of furniture. Day to day-to-day schedule would include; loading the cargo onto the truck along with the correct equipment, driving to customers, disposing of old furniture and replacing it with new. I communicate where what and when with the customers regarding their delivery.
- Successfully showing a continuous output of strength and motivation throughout the day, carrying heavy and awkward packages.
- Obtained a strong passion for punctual deliveries to a professional standard, making sure the goods are received in flawless condition.
- Gathering a good understanding of each job, problem-solving and making sure everything I do is to the best standard.
Steel worker
CGR Construction
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
05.2025 - 01.2026
- Complied diligently with health and safety regulations, promoting a safe workspace.
- Improved workplace cleanliness by implementing effective waste disposal methods.
- Demonstrated keen attention to detail whilst cutting, bending, and shaping steel.
- Travel to local and nationwide sites to physically build and assemble poultry sheds
- Work long shifts of 13+ hours, often in demanding conditions, to meet tight build schedules
- Carry out manual construction tasks including measuring, cutting, fixing, lifting, and assembling materials
- Use hand and power tools daily to install frames, panels, roofing, and internal fittings
- Work as part of a team to complete builds efficiently and safely
- Solve on-site problems by adapting methods, materials, and layouts when issues arise
- Follow drawings, instructions, and site plans to ensure accurate installation
- Maintain a safe working environment by adhering to health & safety procedures at all times
- Assist with loading, unloading, and transporting materials and equipment between sites
Education
GCSE - Maths, English Lit, English Lang, Construction, Computer Science
St.Georges Academy
SleafordDiploma - Level 1 Bricklaying
Lincoln College
LincolnSkills
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Strong work ethic
- Problem solving
- Efficiency
- Risk analysis
- Team collaboration
- Record keeping
- Customer Service
Timeline
Steel worker
CGR Construction
05.2025 - 01.2026
Furniture Delivery
FGS Furnishings
01.2023 - 05.2025
Bricklaying Apprentice
Vesta Fine Homes
01.2021 - 09.2021
Diploma - Level 1 Bricklaying
Lincoln College
GCSE - Maths, English Lit, English Lang, Construction, Computer Science
St.Georges Academy