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Ben Atkinson

Ben Atkinson

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

A Dedicated and reliable professional with a background in construction and waste management. I excel in general mule work, customer service and significantly enhancing worksite efficiency. I believe with all this and my friendly personality i can make a great addition to your workplace.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Labourer

Rek Property Development
08.2021 - 10.2024
  • A Broad range of work developing builds from ground to roof, these include extensions, loft conversion's, full house renovation’s, GRP roofs/repairs, kitchens, bathrooms, media walls, RSJ installations, patios, landscaping and a range of other works both residential and commercial.
  • Day to day commitment’s included Loading, unloading, and moving material to and from working areas on site. Also purchasing and delivering materials and other goods from builders merchants to multiple sites using my truck was another daily occurrence.
  • I have Expanded my skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment not just in relation to a labourer but more skilled works.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organised working areas.
  • Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.

Waste Removal

Rek Waste Management
08.2021 - 11.2024
  • Collaborated with colleagues for timely completion of large-scale projects involving waste removal and facility maintenance.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely and professional waste removal services.
  • Strengthened relationships with local businesses, providing reliable waste removal services that met their specific needs. These included making regular clients out of builders and other small businesses.
  • Arranged for equipment maintenance and repairs to keep work flowing and customers satisfied.
  • Coordinated hazardous waste removal, ensuring proper disposal methods were used according to regulatory guidelines.
  • Increased efficiency in waste removal through proper use of disposal systems and recycling programs.

Labourer

Broad Oak Construction
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organised work areas.
  • Frequent hands on approach to many types of work, such as digging, lifting and other types of general labour.
  • Worked on a range of different builds from oak frames to brick and block builds.
  • Frequent use of hand and power tools.

Labourer

MC Construction
05.2019 - 11.2020
  • Loading materials to sites.
  • Digging trenches and footings using machinery and hand tools.
  • Laying concrete pads and footings.
  • Laying tarmac for driveways
  • Producing drop curbs
  • Fittings drainage

Kitchen Assistant

Brunning Host LTD
06.2017 - 06.2020
  • Cleaning of dishes, equipment and workwear used by the chefs, front of house and other team members.
  • Assisted chefs in food preparation tasks, resulting in timely meal service.
  • Cleaned and organised kitchen stations.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during peak hours.
  • keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Keeping rubbish-free workspaces to maximise productivity and safety.

Store Assistant

Barnardos
04.2016 - 06.2017
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Increased store efficiency by maintaining accurate inventory records and restocking merchandise as needed.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Enhanced store appearance by creating visually appealing displays, ensuring cleanliness, and organising products for easy accessibility.

Education

ECDL -

Ivybridge Community College
05.2019

GCSE -

Ivybridge Community College
Ivybridge, UK
06.2017

BTEC - Public Services

Ivybridge Community College
06.2019

Skills

  • Heavy lifting
  • Time management
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Customer service
  • Job site safety
  • Material handling
  • Repetitive work

Timeline

Labourer

Rek Property Development
08.2021 - 10.2024

Waste Removal

Rek Waste Management
08.2021 - 11.2024

Labourer

MC Construction
05.2019 - 11.2020

Kitchen Assistant

Brunning Host LTD
06.2017 - 06.2020

Store Assistant

Barnardos
04.2016 - 06.2017

Labourer

Broad Oak Construction

ECDL -

Ivybridge Community College

GCSE -

Ivybridge Community College

BTEC - Public Services

Ivybridge Community College
Ben Atkinson