Sean Hillen

Reliable, hardworking, and physically fit labourer with over 25 years of experience working on construction sites and a strong track record of supporting tradespeople, maintaining safe working environments, and completing demanding manual tasks. More recently, self-employed as a carpet fitter with extensive experience in floor preparation, carpet installation, customer service, and independent working. Strong awareness of health and safety practices, excellent teamwork skills, and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.

Self-Employed Carpet Fitter

(2019)

• Measured rooms and calculated carpet and underlay requirements.
• Removed existing flooring and prepared subfloors for installation.
• Cleaned, levelled, and repaired floor surfaces where required.
• Installed underlay, gripper rods, and carpets using specialist fitting tools.
• Performed accurate cutting and fitting around corners, doorways, and obstacles.
• Trimmed and rehung doors where necessary.
• Applied adhesives and completed finishing work to a high standard.
• Provided quotations and estimates for customers.
• Maintained clean and safe work areas throughout projects.
• Worked independently and as part of a team on residential and commercial installations.

Building Site Labourer

(1993 - 2019)

• Assisted site managers and various trades including carpenters and bricklayers.
• Cleared debris and maintained clean, safe working areas.
• Loaded, unloaded, and transported construction materials and equipment.
• Operated hand tools and basic power tools safely and effectively.
• Assisted with site setup and preparation tasks.
• Helped erect and dismantle temporary site structures, including scaffolding.
• Followed site health and safety procedures at all times.
• Worked efficiently in physically demanding environments and adverse weather conditions.

St. Joseph's School (1983 - 1988)

Youthways (1989 - 1991)