Theo Riches

During my summer holidays after my GCSE exams, I was employed by my uncle, who worked for a business as a contractor. We travelled all around Cornwall and some parts of Wales. Both of us travelled to clients and would occasionally fit in loft insulation within tight spaces; with the right safety measures and PPE, we always got it done safely. We would occasionally core holes into walls to fit in ventilation for bathrooms, fireplaces, and other areas within households. We would also use our carpentry skills to build boxes to cover areas such as pipes, and sensitive electrical areas. Fitted skirting boards for customers using our woodworking skills. We would always maintain our friendly and professional attitude towards customers to make sure we met their needs, even if there were many challenges. This job challenged many of our skills, but with our amazing abilities, we took it on and got it done.

For a Year 10 work experience placement, I worked alongside family members for one week.

For my first day, I handled warehouse work by packing car parts into boxes with absolute efficiency.
For the rest of the week, I handled office work by assisting customers with enquiries, managing financial transactions, and maintaining accurate bookkeeping records.
Utilised spreadsheets to track inventory and financial data, ensuring data accuracy and operational efficiency.
As a result of this work experience placement, I developed problem-solving and organisational skills through administrative responsibilities in a professional setting.