Driving Instructor - Self employed
(2023-04)
- Deliver structured driving lessons to learners of varying skill levels, adapting teaching methods to suit individual needs.
- Assess pupil ability and develop tailored lesson plans to support safe and progressive skill development.
- Instruct on road safety, traffic laws, hazard perception, and safe driving practices.
- Prepare learners for practical and theory driving tests, ensuring readiness against DVSA standards.
- Monitor and record student progress, providing constructive feedback and guidance after each lesson.
- Demonstrate vehicle control techniques, including manoeuvres, driving in different road and weather conditions.
- Promote defensive driving techniques and risk awareness to reduce the likelihood of incidents.
- Always maintain a safe and professional learning environment within the vehicle.
- Ensure training vehicle is roadworthy, clean, and compliant with legal and insurance requirements.
- Keep up to date with changes in driving legislation, highway code updates, and industry best practice.
- Manage lesson scheduling, bookings, and client communication effectively.
- Build rapport with learners to develop confidence and reduce anxiety.
- Handle difficult situations calmly, including nervous drivers or unexpected road conditions.
Greenkeeper - Hadley Wood Golf Club
(2021-03 - 2023-04)
- Maintaining greens, tees, fairways and rough to a high standard
- Bunker renovation and daily presentation
- Turf management and course setup
- Identifying grasses, weeds, pests and turf diseases
- Operating and maintaining specialist turf machinery
- Hole changing and course preparation
- Manual and physical grounds maintenance work
- Supporting course improvements and renovation projects
Labourer - Olympus Build (Formerly Kingscroft Building Services)
(2021-01 - 2021-03)
- General labouring duties
- Underpinning projects
- Removal of walls and ceilings
- Basic plastering and pipework
- Site preparation and clearance
Greenkeeper - Caddington Golf Club
(2020-05 - 2020-12)
- Cutting greens, tees, fairways and rough
- Hand mowing operations
- Hole changing
- Seeding and turf establishment
- ProCore aeration work
- Drainage installation
- Verge cutting and course presentation
Highways Operative - Ringway (Hertfordshire Highways)
(2019-10 - 2020-05)
- Footway and carriageway reinstatement
- Winter gritting operations
- Highway maintenance activities
- Safe operation of tools and equipment
Greenkeeper - Redbourn Golf Club
(2018-04 - 2019-10)
- Greens, tees, fairways and rough maintenance
- Course setup and presentation
- Hand mowing and precision cutting
- Hole changing
- Drainage fitting and repairs
- Aeration and renovation work using ProCore equipment
- Seeding and turf establishment
Greenkeeper - Tilsworth Golf Club
(2018-04 - 2018-04)
- Maintained an 18-hole golf course
- General greenkeeping duties
- Machinery operation
- Turf maintenance and course presentation
Seasonal Grounds Operative - John O'Connor Grounds Maintenance
(2017-04 - 2017-10)
- Grounds maintenance within schools and public areas
- Fine turf maintenance
- Hedge cutting and strimming
- Pruning and trimming
- Weed control
- Safe use of machinery and power tools
Apprentice Greenkeeper - South Beds Golf Club
(2015-07 - 2016-10)
Completed a Level 2 NVQ in Sports Turf Maintenance while working as an Apprentice Greenkeeper.
- Maintaining greens, tees, fairways and rough
- Bunker maintenance and renovation
- Identifying grasses, weeds, pests and diseases
- Operating turf maintenance machinery
- Course preparation and presentation
- General manual labour duties
Work Placement - South Beds Golf Club
(2014-06 - 2014-06)
Completed a one-week work placement which led to weekend employment while studying for GCSEs.
