Jamie Buist
17, Glencairn Road
Brucehill
Dumbarton
G82 4DN
T: 01389 732859 / 07757 320 635
E: jamiebuist7@yahoo.com

Profile

I am a reliable, honest and hardworking individual who can communicate with people with ease. With a strong work ethic coupled with the ability to be flexible in my work patterns to suit the requirements of the business needs. I understand the importance of following all health and safety practices in my duties.  With the ability to work on an individual bases and equally well as part of a team environment. I am willing to work shifts and overtime as required with a thirst for learning new skills which will enhance my employment prospects.

Key Skills

	Current CSCS card 
	Folk lift truck Counter Balance
	Scaffolding Training
	Able to accept responsibility and work without supervision
	Good communication skills and always punctual
	A ‘hands-on’ person with a practical approach to work
	Ability to plan, prioritise and manage workload
	Organised, methodical and systematic
	Accurately measure lengths and quantities
	Confident and qualified in using a range of power and hand tools
	Awareness of H+S, COSHH, LOLER and RIDDOR regulations

Employment History

Dec 20-15-Present						          Actively Seeking Employment

Gaughan Builders Ltd		Skilled Labourer 			       Oct 2015-Dec 2015
I was working on the refurbishment of tenement buildings including stripping out and loading using numerous hand held power tools and manual equipment. I would construct retaining walls and fences, assist in construction or demolishing of buildings, load, unload structure materials moving between work areas maintaining tools and equipment.  I would also erect and take to pieces concrete forms, scaffolding and ramps, dig trenches and clean-up work sites while managing equipment and materials.  

Craig McGhee Windows		Window Cleaner			   Mar 2009-June 2011 
Working on a self-employed basis my duties included generating new leads via phone calls as well as door to door calling to market my services in order to generate new leads to enhance the business. I planned my work schedule to ensure that every customer was accommodated.  I would mix cleaning chemicals and detergents, use ladders to clean lower windows, wash windows at a higher level using water-fed poles and clean windows on high buildings like tower blocks using cradles or ropes.  I would also collect payments for my customers as well as ensuring that I kept a record of payment and safely store equipment like ladders and transporting them between jobs.

West Dunbartonshire Council	Maintenance Assistant                                      Jan 2003-2007
Working as a semi-skilled labourer assisting tradesmen to complete scheduled regular maintenance activities such as clearing out empty homes and getting them ready for new tenants, review work order priorities on a daily basis and ensure that they are serviced each day and perform routine maintenance tasks such as changing bulbs and repairing doors or windows.  I would also ensure that the facility is in a safe condition by employing investigative techniques, inspect vacated areas for signs of tampering or disrepair and ensure that all repairs are carried out immediately.

Training

CITB Forklift Truck Counterbalance
CSCS Card 
Food Hygiene Certificate

Hobbies & Interests

I enjoy keeping myself fit and active both for personal health and also to carry out work related tasks.

References

Available on request.