Summary
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Thomas James (TJ) Lafferty

Thomas James (TJ) Lafferty

Wishaw

Summary

A motivated high school student in the fifth year of studies, seeking to transition into an apprenticeship to develop practical skills and gain hands-on experience. Demonstrates strong maintenance and repair abilities, bricklaying knowledge, and garden upkeep techniques, complemented by problem-solving capabilities and practical creativity. Proficient in numeracy, communication, and task coordination, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams. Holds a first aid certification and is committed to pursuing a career that combines technical expertise with continuous learning opportunities.

Work history

Handyman

Empire property
Wishaw, North Lanarkshire
07.2025 - 07.2025
  • Efficiently managed waste disposal and maintained clean premises consistently.
  • Communicated with tenants to clarify ongoing works on properties.
  • Executed small repairs under supervision, ensuring compliance with standards.
  • Quickly acquired and applied new skills to enhance daily efficiency.
  • Summer job through a local letting agency
  • picked up new skills and adapted well to the working environment

Kings Trust

Kings Trust
Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire
03.2025 - 06.2025

Kings Trust Programme, during March 2025 and June 2025

Developed social media strategies to enhance brand visibility.

Obtained SFA qualifications for improved project management.

Implemented health and safety protocols to ensure compliance.

Applied coaching techniques to elevate team performance.

Achieved First Aid certification to promote workplace safety.

Education

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Woodwork, Maths, English,PE, Business,Biology

Our ladys High School Motherwell
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire

Asdan Silver award
Motherwell, North Lanarkshire

Skills

Maintenance and repair skills

First aid certification

  • Communication skills
  • Numeracy proficiency
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Team collaboration

I am in 5th year at high school doing my highers , i would like to leave to pursue an apprenticeship

  • Bricklaying knowledge
  • Practical creativity
  • Garden upkeep techniques
  • Task coordination

Affiliations

  • I am a keen footballer and armature boxer and love to keep fit in the gym.

Accomplishments

Asda silver award

Kings Trust Award

.First Aid

.Coaching in football Techniques

Team building

.SFA qualification

Timeline

Handyman

Empire property
07.2025 - 07.2025

Kings Trust

Kings Trust
03.2025 - 06.2025

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Woodwork, Maths, English,PE, Business,Biology

Our ladys High School Motherwell

Asdan Silver award
Thomas James (TJ) Lafferty