Construction Worker CV Template + Tips and Download
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David Baker
62 Highway Road
Dewsbury
EH1 9HJ
Mob: 079 6422 6799 Email: david.b@live.co.uk
Personal profile statement
I am a capable, hands-on and experienced Construction Worker with excellent practical skills and personal drive to complete tasks. I have gained substantial experience of working in the construction industry and I am currently looking for an opportunity that would allow me to develop my skills further and make a real difference in the building sector. I am an excellent team player, and I have the ability to complete any given jobs – supervised or unsupervised – to a very high standard.
Achievements
- * More than two years of work experience as a Labourer
- * Worked across a variety of work environments ranging from residential and commercial buildings to roads, bridges, tunnels and demolition sites
- * Achieved a Distinction for my BTEC Diploma
Education
| 2012 – 2014 | Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Construction | Broadway College | Grade achieved: Distinction |
Relevant Modules:
- Health and Safety in Construction
- Construction Drawing
- Electrical Installation
- Carpentry and Timber Products
- Plumbing Skills
- Concreting, Compacting and Leveling
| 2005 – 2012 | GCSEs | St. Christopher School | Results: 11 GCSEs at Grades A*-C. |
Work experience
| Sept 2015 – Present | Construction Operative Site Labour Ltd |
Main duties performed:
- Digging and marking shallow trenches for foundations and drains
- Putting up and dismantling the shuttering that holds setting concrete in place
- Bending and fixing the metal bars to reinforce concrete
- Fixing steel sheets together (steel piling)
- Mixing up cement and other building materials
- Digging holes, ditches, paths and trenches
- Doing basic concreting, such as for foundations, floors and beams
- Bricklaying throughout the project
- Laying kerbs and re-surfacing for roads
- Removing excess debris and waste (such as barbed wire and pieces or plastic)
- Utilising and looking after specialist construction machinery
- Following instructions from managers and other members of the team
- Following health and safety regulations at all times
| Feb 2014 – Sept 2015 | General Labourer Multi-Services Ltd |
Main duties performed:
- Explaining the required work to be carried out to the customer
- Fitting and preparing skirting boards
- Installing new kitchen and storage units
- Painting and decorating walls and ceilings
- Stripping walls ready for prepping
- Preparing walls for plastering
- Stripping and installing flooring
- Advising on general plumbing and carpentering issues
| Sept 2012- Feb 2014 | Freelance Handyman Oakfield Chapman |
Main duties performed:
- Assisting with remodelling projects such as roofing, bricklaying and tile work
- Removing site waste before and after work
- Cleaning and sweeping workspaces
- Lifting heavy materials and equipment
- Protecting surfaces before main construction work
Qualifications
- CSCS Labourer Card for health and safety competence
- Level 2 (NVQ) in Construction and Civil Engineering Services
- Clean driving license and experience driving vans
Skills
- Excellent knowledge about building methods and materials
- Outstanding practical and DIY skills to solve any issues
- Good level of fitness as I regularly go to the Gym
- Able to follow instructions and having strong communication skills
- Able to work in all weather conditions
Hobbies and interests
On the weekends I play football for my local football club, and I also compete in their matches on a national level. I regularly visit the gym to keep physically fit, and I enjoy meeting new people and spending time with my family and friends.
References
Construction Manager, Site Labour Ltd
Address: 9 Shaun St, Chester, CP8 7DQ
Tel: 0785 6783 6113
Email: dave.a@live.co.uk
Supervisor, Multi-Services Ltd
Address: 4 Clock Ln, Leeds, L90 3FY
Tel: 0720 4568 0533
Email: omar.k@ms.com
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Tips
- State on your CV that you can and are willing to work in all weather conditions.
- Focus a lot of your CV’s attention on your practical skills, experiences and abilities because working as a Construction Worker means that you will constantly be on your feet; lifting, digging, assembling and building things on a daily basis.
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OVERVIEW
SALARY RANGE
£14.000 – £21.000
ENTRY
Work Experience
WORKING HOURS
38+ hours per week
Competencies
Hands-on
Ability to use tools and equipment in a challenging environment
Precision
Being able to identify and specify precise measurements and working with them accordingly
Attention to Detail
Paying attention to every aspect of the task or project to ensure that no mistakes are made
Problem Solving
Excellent problem-solving skills to deal with issues or emergencies when required
Teamwork
Working with others in a supportive and constructive manner
Strength
Physical strength for lifting and handling goods and equipment
