Devlin Lonsdale

Hardworking, safety-conscious and physically fit multi-skilled labourer with practical experience across groundworks, construction, industrial environments, warehousing and general labouring. Confident carrying out heavy manual work, site preparation, trenching, concrete preparation, material handling and power tool operations. Experienced working in high-risk industrial environments where strict health and safety, PPE and safe working procedures are essential.

Previous management experience has developed strong skills in team leadership, organisation, stock control, financial administration, communication and timekeeping. Reliable, adaptable and comfortable working outdoors, on construction sites and within industrial environments.

Manager at Hemlington Social Club (2022-11 – Present)

• Managed the daily operation of a busy social club.
• Planned staff rotas and coordinated shift responsibilities.
• Delegated tasks and ensured work packages were completed effectively.
• Managed stock levels and made purchasing decisions based on sales performance.
• Monitored finances and completed weekly income and expenditure spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
• Processed staff wages and checked daily till balances.
• Completed weekly banking and maintained accurate financial records.
• Led staff meetings to monitor business performance and team morale.
• Developed strong communication, organisation, financial and people-management skills.

Groundworker (2023-06 – 2023-06)

• Safely excavated trenches while checking for underground electrical and gas services.
• Cut steel materials to required sizes using an angle grinder.
• Moved earth and materials using a telehandler attachment.
• Assisted with trench dewatering prior to concrete installation.
• Supported preparation and laying of concrete once ground conditions were suitable.
• Followed site health and safety requirements throughout the work.

Labourer at CF Fertilisers (2022-09 – 2022-10)

• Worked as part of a four-person team installing approximately 200 steel buckets onto a 91-metre bucket elevator system.
• Used safe manual handling techniques to position heavy materials.
• Operated 110v drills and angle grinders.
• Secured components accurately using bolts and nuts to maintain balance and safety.
• Worked in a high-risk industrial environment with ammonia and carbon dioxide exposure.
• Followed strict PPE and health and safety procedures.

General Labourer at Amazon (2022-09 – 2022-09)

• Assisted with conveyor system testing by loading and organising boxes in numerical sequence.
• Supported testing of conveyor systems operating at up to 50 boxes per minute.
• Used pallet trucks and lifting aids to move materials safely and efficiently.
• Worked as part of a team to maintain an organised and efficient testing process.

Painter & Labourer at PK Painting & Decorating (2021-03 – 2021-06)

• Painted fences, skirting boards, ceilings and internal surfaces to a professional standard.
• Prepared work areas by moving furniture and stripping wallpaper.
• Sanded walls and ceilings to provide suitable surfaces for decoration.
• Maintained clean, organised and safe working areas.

Labourer at HJ Tree Services (2019-01 – 2019-03)

• Trimmed hedges and processed branches for safe disposal.
• Cut logs and branches into manageable sizes for transportation.
• Assisted with safely guiding trees away from buildings and infrastructure during felling operations.
• Operated a stump grinder to remove remaining tree stumps.
• Worked safely in outdoor environments and around machinery.

General Labourer at AB Plastering (2018-10 – 2018-12)

• Installed plasterboard using 110v drills.
• Mixed plaster to the required consistency.
• Transported materials using safe manual handling techniques.
• Installed insulation while following appropriate PPE requirements.
• Removed bathroom fixtures and assisted with reboarding damaged flooring.
• Maintained safe and tidy working environments.

GCSE in English

GCSE in Mathematics

GCSE in Science

GCSE in Business & Communications

GCSE in Philosophy, Theory & Ethics

GCSE in Performing Arts

Level 2 in Digital Marketing

Level 2 in Industrial & Environmental Awareness

Level 2 in Principles of Warehousing & Storage

Level 2 in Lean Organisation & Management Techniques

Level 2 in Children Safeguarding