Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Jack Laidlaw

Warialda,NSW

Summary

Dynamic construction labourer with extensive experience at Gwydir Group and in my qualified carpentry career excelling in project supervision, construction and hands on hard yakka. I am a problem solver with strong attention to detail, skilled in welding, concreting, operating heavy machinery, everyday farm operations, and, most of all, carpentry. I am adaptable and eager to learn, consistently delivering high-quality results while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Labourer

BCF Concreting Solutions Pty Ltd
Warialda, NSW
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Inspected sites before and after construction projects.
  • Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt gravel, and other materials.
  • Assisted with diverse construction challenges to help team.
  • Lubricated, cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
  • Prepared items for transportation installing bracing, padding and strapping.
  • Organised tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific.
  • Sound knowledge to operate and maintain job site equipment safely.
  • Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
  • Work confidently in a team environment.

Supervisor

Gwydir Group
Moree, NSW
02.2021 - 10.2023
  • Communicated with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues.
  • Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
  • Supervised projects to uphold schedule requirements and quality demands.
  • Defined and monitored personnel and project schedules to ensure on-time project completion.
  • Established expectations and motivated crews to consistently meet or beat goals.
  • Inspected daily construction to determine project progress, contract compliance and safety.
  • Building & erecting custom made grain sheds, silos, work platforms etc.
  • Operated power tools such as drills, saws and nail guns, welders, grinders etc safely.
  • Assembly of steel frames & structures
  • Working from heights & confined spaces safely
  • Signaled truck driver to pour concrete and move chute, directing concrete on forms.
  • Directed casting of concrete and supervised laborers using shovels or special tools to spread.
  • Performed welding operations on various metals, including aluminum and steel.

Farmhand

Simon Doolan
North Star, NSW
05.2019 - 01.2021
  • Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
  • Applied fertilisers and pesticides in order to maximize crop yield.
  • Harvested crops
  • Assisted in stock work
  • Maintained farm equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and other machinery.
  • Organised storage areas for harvested crops.
  • Managed irrigation systems
  • Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm structures, such as fences and sheds.
  • Operated and maintained farm machinery and equipment

Carpenter

Self Employed
North Star, Nsw
02.2016 - 05.2019
  • Examined buildings and project specifications to determine materials and work required.
  • Laid out flooring plans according to design templates or customer specifications.
  • Constructed residential and commercial buildings according to project specifications.
  • Operated heavy machinery
  • Provided customer service, addressing clients questions and concerns.
  • Demolition and removal of existing structures.
  • Built trusses from prefabricated components and set them into place on roofs or ceilings.
  • Repaired and renovated existing structures as needed.
  • Cleaned or repaired machinery or equipment.
  • Installed kitchen cabinets, countertops, bathroom fixtures, appliances, and trimming.

Farm Hand

R Tweedy
North Star, NSW
01.2013 - 01.2015

Carpentry

Cert III
Goondiwindi, QLD
01.2013 - 01.2013
  • Completed Cert III in Carpentry

Education

Warialda High School
Warialda, NSW

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability to tasks
  • Attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn
  • Works well in team environment

Certification

  • Diploma in Carpentry
  • White Card
  • Working at heights & confined spaces
  • Car license

Affiliations

  • Football

Referees

  • Mark Turvey - 0457 894 438
  • Stephen Toohey, Macintyre Pest Control - 0428 714 107
  • Jason Hodge - 0455 937 543

Timeline

Labourer

BCF Concreting Solutions Pty Ltd
07.2024 - 12.2024

Supervisor

Gwydir Group
02.2021 - 10.2023

Farmhand

Simon Doolan
05.2019 - 01.2021

Carpenter

Self Employed
02.2016 - 05.2019

Farm Hand

R Tweedy
01.2013 - 01.2015

Carpentry

Cert III
01.2013 - 01.2013

Warialda High School
Jack Laidlaw