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Zane Coupland

Howsham,North Lincolnshire

Summary

Qualified Plasterer with experience working on domestic and commercial projects. Quick and accurate for high-quality results and finishes. Achieves tasks within target timeframes to maintain good site productivity. Enthusiastic individual with strong motivation and drive. Works quickly and accurately to meet agreed standards. Physically fit to safely complete manual labour and lifting requirements. Hands-on worker with background in carrying out tasks to schedule on construction projects. Holds team members to high standards, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail. Builds rapport easily and fulfils client expectations. Detail-oriented plastering professional experienced in job planning, execution and clean-up. Reliable in meeting deadlines and producing quality work to satisfy customers and comply with codes. Careful to follow safety standards and schedules.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4042
4042
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Plasterer

MC Plastering
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
06.2020 - Current
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of mason and plasterer duties.
  • Designed and completed fibreglass and silicone mould and model making.
  • Carried out responsive and planned repairs to occupied and void properties.
  • Chose most optimal tools and materials for each project.
  • Maintained highest standard of plaster application and removal in line with best practice guidelines.
  • Completed range of projects such as ornamental and flat plaster applications.
  • Applied plaster and other trowelled materials to walls and other surfaces and finished to smooth condition.
  • Applied finish coat to optimise plastering results and increase durability.
  • Used equipment to mix mortar to task specifications.
  • Protected structures or surfaces near work areas to avoid damage or excess debris.
  • Undertook minor joinery, repointing and brickwork associated with plastering jobs.
  • Interpreted blueprints and followed engineer instructions to complete assigned tasks.
  • Mixed substances or compounds needed for each task to desired specifications.
  • Reviewed plastering process, identifying step savers that led to cost savings.
  • Operated pneumatic and electric-powered tools, utilising proper safety precautions and personal protective equipment.
  • Demonstrated strong verbal and writing communication skills to meet organisational standards.
  • Maintained clean and safe working environment, adhering to OSHA policies and regulations across all tasks.

Warehouse operator

Smart fullfilment
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
06.2025 - 07.2025

Working as a warehouse operative at smart fullfillment my job entailed picking and packing orders from both scented aftershave and hydration energy drinks, also stacking, restocking and rotating the shelves with product.

  • Packaged products securely for prevention of damage during transportation process.
  • Collaborated with team members for smooth warehouse operations.
  • Verified contents of shipments against invoices for accuracy assurance.
  • Picked orders accurately, reducing instances of return or exchange.
  • Kept clean work areas, promoting better productivity and safety standards.
  • Handled fragile goods delicately, minimising product damage during transport.
  • Stacked pallets, creating an organised storage system.
  • Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.

Production operative

Caspian
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
05.2024 - 04.2025

At Caspian, timber is imported so that it can be processed into scaffolding boards.

As a production operative at Caspian I have graded timber from many different lengths to meet the BSI (British Standards Institution) through a machine that test the strength from 600mm both sides in the middle and using skills to visually grade the edge of the timber each side, checking for faults and processing the timber that meets the standard.

As a production operative I have gained experience with various pieces of machinery.

When grading the timber I have used productive machinery to process timber, label and band around the edge of the timber, for shipping to construction sites.

  • Coordinated with team members for smoother assembly line operations.
  • Maintained a clean work environment, promoting overall well-being of staff.
  • Operated machinery to meet daily production targets.
  • Kept record of inventory for better stock management.
  • Prepared reports detailing production performance against targets.
  • Handled raw materials, prepared for production process.
  • Assisted in stock control, reducing waste and overproduction.
  • Accurately labelled and packaged items.
  • Fed raw materials into production machinery.

General labourer

contracted
Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Stored building materials safely and securely, minimising damage and loss.
  • Prioritised jobs effectively to meet daily construction deadlines.
  • Kept building and construction areas clear and tidy, reducing site risks.
  • Reduced waste by accurately measuring materials to strict specifications.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting using hand scrapers and wire brushes.
  • Operated concrete mixers, circular saws and cordless drills.
  • Interpreted plan documents to correctly complete work.
  • Enthusiastically picked up various labouring and construction tasks across site to aid team success.
  • Assisted project progress by providing reliable labouring support to various site teams.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Design and Graphics

Frederick Gough School
Scunthorpe, NLN
01/2018 - 06.2019

NVQ Level 4 - Math

Frederick Gough School
Scunthorpe, NLN

NVQ Level 4 - English

Frederick Gough School
Scunthorpe, NLN

level technical pass and merit - Plastering

North Lindsey College
Scunthorpe, NLN
03/2020 - 05.2022

Skills

  • Scratch and brown coat application
  • Mess and base coat application
  • Responsive repairs
  • Concise time management
  • Stain blocking
  • Team player
  • Finish coat experience
  • Masonry restoration
  • Patching, skimming and boarding
  • Air and vapour barrier installation
  • Plastering hand tools
  • Results-driven
  • Mortar mixing
  • Systematic drawings knowledge
  • Anti mould painting

Languages

English

Timeline

Warehouse operator

Smart fullfilment
06.2025 - 07.2025

Production operative

Caspian
05.2024 - 04.2025

General labourer

contracted
03.2021 - 10.2021

Plasterer

MC Plastering
06.2020 - Current

NVQ Level 2 - Design and Graphics

Frederick Gough School
01/2018 - 06.2019

NVQ Level 4 - Math

Frederick Gough School

NVQ Level 4 - English

Frederick Gough School

level technical pass and merit - Plastering

North Lindsey College
03/2020 - 05.2022
Zane Coupland