Josh

Punctual, reliable and adaptable are just a few positives that make Josh the ideal employee.

Learner Comments

I am looking for work in a labouring role. I have experience in joinery, mechanics and construction. I am a visual learner and only need to be shown once what to do before I can complete a task to a high standard.

Personal Statement

Josh started working within the construction sector whilst volunteering at Giroscope, he has gained his CSCS Green card and Health & Safety certificates. Josh also gained valuable hands-on experience whilst at Sewell Construction on a work placement where he was able to put the theory he had learnt into practice.

Key Skills include:

Practically minded
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Health & Safety focused

Whilst completing his work experience and working with his mentors at This-Ability he has evidenced competencies in the following areas.

Problem-Solving:

Josh has displayed his ability to problem solve whilst on site especially around Health & Safety, understanding near misses and reacting to them proactively for the safety of the site and others.

Teamwork:

Josh is very approachable and proactive which is a very positive essential skill when working in groups as he became someone who his peers relied on for support with tasks around the workplace.

Time Management:

Josh is very conscientious with his time management as he is aware this makes for good impressions, not only with his attendance but also within his ability to work to deadlines.

Core Capabilities

Work History

Employer: Sewells Group
Role: Construction Labourer
Responsibilities:
Working alongside tradesmen on the Ron Dearing new 6th form centre.
Site security, undertaking the Gateman duties of checking and accepting deliveries and signing colleagues in and out of the site area.

Employer: Cranswick Country Foods
Role: Factory/Hygiene Operative?
Responsibilities:
Working in the storage warehouse area loading the delivery trucks, working in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of health & safety and hygiene, stocktaking, picking and packing produce ready in preparation for delivery.

Employability Skills

Employer Testimonial

Josh is a very pleasant young man, he performed all tasks asked of him always giving 100% whether this was working unsupervised or as part of the team, he clearly understands the importance of Health & Safety, and this was demonstrated on-site through working safely having the correct PPE on at all times. Although Josh is quiet, he grew in confidence and communicated well. Josh was exceptional as a gateman in the security cabin and was meticulous with signing people in and out of the site. Josh has a good understanding of site expectations and would be a valuable member of a site team.

Mentor Testimonial

Josh is a young person who simply wants to work. He is a very safety-conscious individual in and out of the workplace, as he has a great eye for detail. Josh thrives on structure and a routine which would allow him to give any employer the maximum effort needed to work to a high standard in whatever he was undertaking.