Darcy Clifton

Time in workforce: 4 years Fulltime since age 17

Schooling: Completed Year 12 with an ATAR of 78

General Interests : My interests include anything outdoors such as Fishing, Hunting, Camping. I am also very into my sports, whether that be spectating or playing. I have played Rugby League and Rugby union my entire life. I also particularly enjoy socialising, I really enjoy meeting new people and trying new things.

Bit about me: I was raised on a cattle station 50km east of Coonabarabran, so my early years were spent working with my mother and father on the farm. Once I got older, I then relocated to Sydney to pursue sport, I spent roughly 7 years in Sydney for school. During my time in Sydney, I played Rugby League for the Sydney Roosters and once I had finished school I worked as a plumbing apprentice for 2 years. At the end of 2022 I Moved back to the family farm to help out my father as he was running a one man show.

I am a motivated person and have a strong work ethic, growing up on a farm instilled in me that hard work brings a comfortable life. As I am only in my early 20's I know what I lack in skills I can make up for in hard work and labour and am always eager to learn new things and upskill.

My reason for the move to Port Macquarie is to be with my partner and for the coastal lifestyle. I didn't plan on moving away from the farm however I thought it would be a fantastic way to finish the trade so as that I could have it under my belt.

Why Plumbing? I first grew interest to plumbing through my cousins, they run a successful construction Company called ‘Robert Plumb'. They encouraged me to get a trade & suggested Plumbing.

Since starting the trade, I have found certain aspects that I really enjoy. I particularly enjoy the problem-solving side of it and the satisfaction that comes from looking at neat work that you've done. I have missed the trade since moving back to the farm and would love the opportunity to do it again

Do you hold a white card?

Yes, I have held my white card since I plumbed in Sydney.

Card number: CGI1736927SEQ01

Do You have a current Drivers licence?

Yes, I currently hold my Full licence.

Do you have regular access to a car?

I Currently own a 2018 Dual cab Hilux. The Hilux is equipped with a tray. My vehicle will have toolboxes on it to carry my tools. I would be more than happy to drive to work each day and use my Ute to help out the business. I am also fully competent in driving a manual vehicle.

Tools

I currently have a full set of hand tools required for plumbing. I also have an Impact driver, Hammer drill, Drill & Angle grinder. All come with the bits, speed boars, discs required. I will make sure I come prepared with all tools required for Giraffe plumbing & and am also interested in buying a Crimping tool if that's something desired.

Promise to the Company

If I am given an opportunity with Giraffe Plumbing There are certain things that I can promise to the company:

- I will always bring a strong and hard work ethic each day.

- I will be well presented, wearing clean and appropriate work clothes

- I will be punctual, striving to make it to each job on time and ready to work

- I will communicate well with Customers and colleagues; manners are a huge part of my morals and will always be thoroughly respectful to the clientele and to my boss/ workmates. I will also always be the first to let the company know anything when I need too.

- I will always be willing to learn new skills from the company and will never put my pride in the way, I love finding ways to do things better and am always open minded.

References:

Michael Grimshaw (Pipe Up Plumbing) no: 0415493706

Marc Lasaracina (M Plumbing) no: 0415290333

Charlie Clifton (Robert Plumb) no: 0404218086

Marcus Neiberding (Farm Contract work) no: 0439391187

Sam Clifton (Owner of farm I work on) no: 0427428259