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James Groves

Palmerston North,MWT

Summary

Precision minded individual with experience in various trades and services. Have worked both for companies and myself with good ability to communicate and be transparent with clients and ultimately provide a desired end finish. Tiling has become a trade that I am very interested in exploring further, gaining more knowledge of products and installation methods. Would love to also explore neighbouring trades such as plumbing and building with an overall aspiration to create a company that provides total renovation services with a speciality in bathrooms and kitchens.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Tiler

Self-employed
02.2021 - Current
  • Reduced material waste by accurately estimating project needs and optimizing tile cutting techniques.
  • Handling and Installing both ceramic and porcelain tiles of varying sizes.
  • Provided ongoing maintenance and repair services for past clients, ensuring the longevity of their tiled surfaces.
  • Delivered visually appealing results through precise alignment, leveling, and spacing techniques in tile layout design.
  • Strengthened customer relationships by providing transparent communication throughout each stage of the tiling process.
  • Participated in professional workshop/training seminars (Ardex Waterproofing) to enhance tiling skills and industry knowledge.

Concrete Precaster

Profloors Concrete Ltd.
02.2018 - 09.2020
  • Participated in the construction of concrete paver, fence footings, motorway barriers, manhole risers etc.
  • Provided training and guidance to junior team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that prioritized skill development.
  • Maintained clean, safe worksite for team safety and to help keep projects on-track.
  • Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
  • Shoveled materials such as dirt, gravel, and asphalt.
  • Various landscaping supplies recommended and supplied to customers on a regular basis.
  • Routinely lifted and moved items weighing up to 30 kgs.
  • Assisted crew members with positioning trucks and moved discharge chute to guide concrete into forms.
  • Troweled and finished concrete to create textured or decorative surfaces.

Operator

CNC Machining Co. Ltd.
01.2016 - 07.2017
  • Performed inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Performed quality checks to identify finish discrepancies.
  • Operated technical and mechanical equipment and adjusted machine settings according to work cycles.
  • Conducted inspection of in-process or finished product.
  • Analyzed and measured final products with precision tools to confirm compliance to specifications and standards.
  • Fed raw materials and components into semi-automated machines according to production needs.

Education

NCEA Level 3 -

Rosehill College
Papakura, NZ
12.2017

Skills

  • Handling and Using a Range of Power-tools and Hand-tools
  • Measure, Cut and Install Proficiently
  • Fast and Dedicated Learner
  • Good Time Management
  • High Attention to Detail
  • Physically fit

Additional Information

Married

Father to my 3 year old daughter

Own transport ( restricted licence )

Own collection of various hand and power tools as well as PPE gear


Timeline

Tiler

Self-employed
02.2021 - Current

Concrete Precaster

Profloors Concrete Ltd.
02.2018 - 09.2020

Operator

CNC Machining Co. Ltd.
01.2016 - 07.2017

NCEA Level 3 -

Rosehill College

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