Benjamin Swift
Taylor,MI
Summary
Hardworking carpenter bringing 11+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties along with constructing some furniture and cabinets. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter and Site Maintenance
The Barnacles Partnership
Hinckley, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
05.2012 - 12.2023
- Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring, and cabinetry.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Demonstrated versatility in carpentry techniques, working proficiently with both hand tools and power tools to achieve desired results.
- Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Constructed, repaired and maintained flooring, tables and other wooden units throughout the restaurant.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with a forklift.
- Mowed and trimmed large areas to keep the site entrance neat and tidy for when clients arrived.
- General site maintenance, clearing drains, picking up litter, storing deliveries.
Warehouse Worker
QH
Hinckley, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
04.2010 - 04.2012
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Labeled and accurately moved customer orders to meet shipment timetables and minimize errors.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Operated various types of warehouse machinery safely, adhering to all relevant guidelines and protocols.
Gardener
Smith Grayson
Hinckley, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
09.2007 - 02.2010
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of job sites by properly disposing of waste and returning tools and equipment to proper storage locations.
- Boosted curb appeal by keeping lawns well-manicured through mowing, edging, and trimming services.
- Contributed to a safe working environment by adhering to company safety protocols and maintaining well-organized workspaces.
- Streamlined garden maintenance processes by organizing tools and equipment efficiently for daily use.
Education
No Degree -
John Cleveland College
Hinckley, Leicestershire, United Kingdom06.2000
NVQ Lvl 1 - Carpentry
Hinckley And Nuneaton College
Nuneaton, Warwickshire, United Kingdom06.2001
Skills
- Worksite safety
- Measuring and Cutting
- General laborer
- Power Tools Proficiency
- Carpentry Expertise
- Tool Maintenance
- Flooring Installation
- Drywall hanging
- Woodworking Techniques
- Forklift truck license
- Sit-on and push lawn mover trained
Timeline
Carpenter and Site Maintenance
The Barnacles Partnership
05.2012 - 12.2023
Warehouse Worker
QH
04.2010 - 04.2012
Gardener
Smith Grayson
09.2007 - 02.2010
No Degree -
John Cleveland College
NVQ Lvl 1 - Carpentry
Hinckley And Nuneaton College