Jamie Holden
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Reliable, hardworking, motivated and willing to learn. I have over 5 years of hands-on experience across Bricklaying, Framework/Formwork Decking, General Labouring and Labouring for Bricklayers and other various trades/building operations. Strong background and experience working on major residential and commercial construction developments, including projects with Manchester's leading developer Renaker Build Ltd.
Highly regarded for excellent timekeeping, strong physical work ethic, and the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced site environments. Experienced in supporting skilled trades, maintaining site safety, handling materials, and ensuring work is completed to high professional standards. Able to work confidently both independently and within a team, with a practical mindset and a strong willingness to learn new skills.
Always prepared to take on additional responsibilities and committed to delivering reliable, consistent performance on every project.
Experience
General Builder at Millennium Construction (2025-07 – 2026-03)
Responsibilities included supporting day to day construction operations across an active building site, assisting with general labouring tasks, and ensuring projects progressed efficiently and safely.
- Carried out general building and labouring duties across residential and commercial sites.
- Assisted with site preparation before construction work commenced.
- Supported skilled trades people with materials, tools, and on-site tasks such as Joinery, Plasterboarding, Groundworks.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organised workspaces.
- Helped ensure deadlines were met through efficient site support.
Decking Operative at Renaker Build Ltd (2024-04 – 2025-06)
Worked as part of the framework/formwork decking team on major construction developments for Manchester's leading developer Renaker Build Ltd.
- Assisted with framework decking installation and preparation for Steel to be installed and Concrete to be poured so that the highrise apartments could be progressed to higher levels.
- Maintained productivity in a fast paced project environment with strict deadlines.
- Followed all health and safety regulations and site procedures.
Trainee Bricklayer at Renaker Build Ltd (2022-01 – 2024-04)
Further developed practical bricklaying skills that I already had from College experience whilst working alongside two qualified, professional Bricklayers on large scale highrise apartment construction projects.
- Assisted with curved brickwork and below ground level blockwork builds.
- Prepared mortar mixes and organised materials for site use.
- Learned construction standards and quality workmanship practices.
- Maintained strong site discipline and safe working habits.
- Supported senior bricklayers in meeting project deadlines.
General Labourer at Carbon60 (2021-11 – 2021-12)
Provided labouring support across busy construction sites, helping teams maintain site efficiency and cleanliness.
- Supported on-site trade teams such as Scaffolders, Bricklayers, Roofers, Floorers and Joiners with lifting, carrying, organisation and material movement.
- Helped with general labouring duties across multiple site areas whether I had previously worked in that area before or not. I would always be of assistance to anyone who needed it, whenever they needed it.
- Worked efficiently within tight deadlines and demanding conditions. The demanding conditions was that the job site was Wythenshawe Hospital, so safety and precision were always top priority.
Education
GCSE in Maths and English – Bury College (2019-09 – 2021-05)
NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying – Bury College (2019-09 – 2021-05)
