Gareth Harton
Baldivis,Western Australia
Summary
A hard working and highly skilled bricklayer with over 20 years experience in the trade.
In the UK, I worked mainly on residential projects, including house extensions, and building new homes.
Now living in Perth and working for Tyrone Group, I have enjoyed gaining experience in large commercial projects.
I pride myself on my excellent brick work and work ethic whilst always being punctual and reliable.
I have up to date knowledge on all health & safety practises on site and have vast experience using hand tools and small plant machinery.
My friendly and outgoing personality enables me to work well as part of a team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
22
22
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Bricklayer
Tyrone Group
Perth, Western Australia
11.2023 - Current
- Working as a Bricklayer on large commercial and government projects including the WA Metronet Rail Project building new train stations.
- I work within small teams and within required timescales.
- Attend pre-start site meetings to discuss daily plan and cover health & safety concerns from previous day.
- Set up brickies profiles and string lines.
- Lay bricks and concrete blocks to specification using trowel and level.
- Cutting and shaping bricks and blocks using a brick saw.
- Jointing all mortar joints to achieve a clean and tidy finish.
- Core fill hollow blocks using concrete and reinforcement bar to meet engineers requirements.
- Operate hand and power tools practising safety measures.
- Erect and dismantle scaffolding.
- Uphold all health and safety standards, wearing necessary PPE and adhering to site regulations.
- Carry out all work outlined by site manager, compliant with company standards and procedures.
- General day-to-day duties on site, including cleaning of all tools and ensuring the site remains clean and tidy.
Bricklayer - CHT Builders
Self Employed
York, England
09.2014 - 10.2023
- Self employed bricklayer working on residential house extensions and new build projects.
- Read plans to produce quotations and order required building materials.
- Operate small plant machinery to dig foundations.
- Demolish / Repair existing brick structures.
- Lay bricks and blocks using trowel, string line and level.
- Skilled use of power tools to cut and shape materials.
- Pointing all exterior brickwork to a flawless finish.
- Maintain a tidy site and follow all health & safety regulations.
Bricklayer - York Conservation Trust
Self Employed
York, England
05.2011 - 09.2014
- Preserved and restored some of York's historic buildings.
- Using original materials dating back to the 17th Century
Drillers Offsider
Eastern Well Waterwell
Perth, WA
05.2010 - 05.2011
- Driving Drill rig trucks, backhoe loaders, front end loaders and Hiab cranes.
- Welding steel casings to lower into the waterwell
- Taking ground samples every 2m for Geologists
- Prepping drill sites and collecting materials from Laydown yard
- Complying to all site Health & Safety requirements
Labourer
Dream Gardens & Landscaping
Perth, WA
01.2010 - 05.2010
- All aspects of brickwork & landscaping
- Garden walls from limestone blocks, turfing and installing Reticulation
Labourer
Agency work
Perth, WA
02.2009 - 12.2009
- 2nd year working holiday visa
- Labouring on various building sites
Sentry Worker
Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter
Kalgoorlie, WA
07.2008 - 09.2008
- On working holiday visa working for Transfield Services on the BHP Nickel Smelter shutdown.
- Responsible for monitoring various trades in confined spaces ensuring safety of all workers
Apprentice Bricklayer
AN Builders
York, England
04.2005 - 08.2007
- Bricklayer for small building company
- House extensions and general building work.
Apprentice Bricklayer
Moordale Construction
York
09.2003 - 04.2005
- Learning all aspects of bricklaying and building work
Education
IELTS
04.2001 - 12.2022
NVQ Level 2 - Apprentice Bricklayer
York College
York07.2005
Joseph Rowntree School
York07.2003
Skills
- Reading plans / drawings
- Brick laying
- Brick cutting
- Block work
- Pointing
- Ornamental brickwork
- Excellent quality work
- Keen eye for detail
- Site safety
- Reliable
- Team player
- Hard working
- Sense of humour
Timeline
Bricklayer
Tyrone Group
11.2023 - Current
Bricklayer - CHT Builders
Self Employed
09.2014 - 10.2023
Bricklayer - York Conservation Trust
Self Employed
05.2011 - 09.2014
Drillers Offsider
Eastern Well Waterwell
05.2010 - 05.2011
Labourer
Dream Gardens & Landscaping
01.2010 - 05.2010
Labourer
Agency work
02.2009 - 12.2009
Sentry Worker
Kalgoorlie Nickel Smelter
07.2008 - 09.2008
Apprentice Bricklayer
AN Builders
04.2005 - 08.2007
Apprentice Bricklayer
Moordale Construction
09.2003 - 04.2005
IELTS
04.2001 - 12.2022
NVQ Level 2 - Apprentice Bricklayer
York College
Joseph Rowntree School
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