Alex Galvin

At the start of the season i was on night shift. This meant that i would be working from 12:00am - 12:00pm. Our main tasks were to snowboard to each gun on the mountain switching them on as the team descend down, however, turning the guns on was on possible if the temperature were cold enough. Sometimes if the wind was really strong we would have to be doing constant laps around the mountain redirecting the guns in order for the snow to land in the right spots. as the night slowly came to an end we would have to drain all of the water hoses so the that wouldn't freeze. By about 11:00am we would start to head down the mountain and get ready to go home, leaving the mountain ready for the crew to start at 12:00pm. I was eventually moved to day crew. This involved cleaning, fixing and de icing the snow guns preparing them for start to up which normally is around 6:00pm-7:00pm depending on temps. Then the cycle repeats.

• As a Carpenter at MindFieldUK, I gained valuable experience not only in carpentry and construction but also great communication skills
• I have been involved in various projects, including renovations, extensions and new builds
• I have developed a strong understanding of different carpentry techniques and have honed my skills in creating structures and finishes