Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Timeline
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Kobe Ratapu

New Plymouth

Summary

Experienced scaffolder capable of taking on challenges and working at extreme heights. Willing to step up and help out when needed in various capacities. Offering decision making and organizational skills. I am Hardworking and reliable with strong ability to work in physically demanding environments. I also consider myself to be highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Scaffolder

Dialog Fitzroy
, New Plymouth
07.2021 - 01.2024
  • Assessed the condition of scaffolding structures and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
  • Assembled, erected and dismantled scaffolding for construction projects.
  • Managed all materials required for the erection of scaffolding.
  • Identified hazards associated with activities related to the installation process.
  • Worked collaboratively with other tradespeople onsite as part of a team.

Scaffolder

Geeves Taranaki
Westown, New Plymouth
03.2019 - 06.2021
  • Safely assembled scaffolding in and around buildings for a variety of different projects.
  • Promoted team safety by keeping work areas free of hazards.
  • Travelled to other cities/towns such as Bulls and Wellington for jobs when required by the company.

ETL Oil & Gas

Shell Taranaki Ltd, Paritutu Stores
, New Plymouth
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Operated equipment such as forklifts.
  • Store management.
  • .Completed various stocktakes.
  • Managed warehouse stock and equipment inventory.
  • Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
  • Immediately reported any safety and quality issues to management.

Builder

Gareth Collins
Motorua, New Plymouth
2015 - 2017
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion.
  • Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
  • Communicated to equipment operators and helped attach special pieces.
  • Maintained health and safety practices and attended all meetings.
  • Provided industry insight to new coworkers to assist work completion.

Education

NZ Certificate in Scaffolding Level 3

Tai Poutini Polytechnic
12-2023

Skills

  • Comfortable at heights
  • Scaffolding set up
  • Managing materials
  • Physical activity
  • Working collaboratively

Certification

Expired certificates

  • Apprentice (labourer)- 2 years
  • Forklift license-2015
  • Common Permit to work – NZQA Unit standard(s)
    -17588
  • Gas Testing – NZQA Unit standard(s)
    -25510
    -3058

References

Geeves Taranaki 

Mitch Young

027 259 6657

Dialog Fitzroy

Sean Smith 

0278460484

Gareth Collins Building

Gareth Collins

027 777 6993

ETL Oil & Gas

Alister Morine

021 450 669

Timeline

Scaffolder

Dialog Fitzroy
07.2021 - 01.2024

Scaffolder

Geeves Taranaki
03.2019 - 06.2021

ETL Oil & Gas

Shell Taranaki Ltd, Paritutu Stores
10.2017 - 03.2018

Builder

Gareth Collins
2015 - 2017

NZ Certificate in Scaffolding Level 3

Tai Poutini Polytechnic
Kobe Ratapu