Tomas Rice

Qualified Bricklayer with experience in new builds and restoration works. Professional, competent with a strong work ethic. Excellent numeracy and problem solving skills. Strong communication and organization skills with an eye for detail. Adaptable, flexible, and motivated. Can collaborate as part of a team or alone as required.

Bricklayer - Various - Various locations, Republic of Ireland

(2024-10)

• Interpreting plans to set out walls, windows, doors and openings accurately.
• Coordinating with site engineers and supervisors.
• Organising materials and delegating tasks to crew.
• Measuring, cutting and trimming brick block or stone.
• Installing wall ties, insulation, lead trays, weep holes, vents, damp proof membranes, windowsills and lintels.

Painting & Decorating - Various - Newry & Mourne Co Down

(2023-08 - 2024-10)

• Interior / Exterior redecorating of premises.
• Including wallpapering, tiling and varnishing.
• Maintaining health & safety practices.
• Price quotation - estimating materials required.

General operative / Equipment Fitter - Anord Mardix Ltd. - Dundalk Co. Louth

(2023-04 - 2023-08)

• Building power distribution units used worldwide.
• Engaging and managing information flow with multiple teams.
• Strong teamwork / coordination skills.
• Interpret drawings & blueprints accurately.
• Strong IT knowledge – 3D drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Painting & Decorating - Various - Newry & Mourne Co Down

(2017-07 - 2023-04)

• Interior / Exterior redecorating of premises.
• Strong communication skills while dealing with clients.
• Maintaining health & safety practices.
• Price quotation - estimating materials required.

Production line / General operative - BE Aerospace - Kilkeel, Co Down

(2016-11 - 2017-07)

• Building aircraft seats.
• Completing contracts on tight deadlines.
• Managing and maintaining Health and Safety practices.
• Quality Control management.
• Organizing the workstation optimise production line flow.

Bricklayer/ Stone Mason - Van den Kerkhof & Son Masonry - Vancouver, B.C.

(2014-09 - 2015-12)

• Masonry installation and heritage building stone repair.
• Repointing bricks and blocks.
• Lintel Replacement.
• Seismic upgrades.
• Stone Reproduction.

Assistant Scaffolder - Matakana Scaffolding Inc. - Vancouver, B.C.

(2014-03 - 2014-09)

• Work as part of a team to erect and maintain scaffolding.
• Worked on numerous commercial and industrial building sites.
• Install various stages and seating for public and private events.

Bricklayer - Self - Employed - Newry & Mourne, Co. Down

(2007-01 - 2014-01)

• Interior work including extensions and renovations.
• Exterior work demolition and new builds.
• Interpretation of plans and blueprints.
• The use of hand and power tools.
• Mix mortar, concrete and other materials.
• Cut and lay bricks, blocks, prefabricated units.
• Ground work and domestic pipelines.
• Install scaffolds.
• Install loft insulation.
• Landscaping, gardening and maintenance.
• Orders and stock take.

NVQ Level I & II - Brick & Block Work - Newry Training Centre (2005 - 2007)

Level II - Math, English & IT Essential Skills - Newry Training Centre (2007 - 2007)

GCSE - English & Math - St. Marks High School (2000 - 2005)