1. Thomas Allan Greenwood
90 Lord Street Leigh
wn7 1by
07736 228915
Key Strengths Include:
Fast learner; picking up tasks and the procedures to carry them out quickly and effectively
Determination and commitment to complete tasks to the highest standard
Self-disciplined to work with little supervision
Organises own tasks to manage time efficiently
Willing to put in extra hours
Used to working 12 hours shifts with few breaks, inclusive of shift work.
Site Experience using Telehandlers
Profile
I am a highly competent and enthusiastic person, hard working. I have proven ability to work as dependable
team member.
Possess effective organisational and communication skills. I am able to deal with people at all levels.
I am also confident and have a positive and outgoing personality. I enjoy working with people and have
demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills in all the roles I have undertaken.
Possess a multi-tasking, flexible approach to work whilst maintaining professionalism.
I am honest, tenacious, perceptive, trustworthy, driven, organized, social, methodical and mature.
After my military career ended in February 2012, I worked as a Landscape Gardener and Labourer, learning
additional skills and saving up to buy my own property, which I am currently renovating. I have obtained
plant qualifications and wish to pursue a career utilising my skills and abilities that involves manual work
further development with a view to expanding my skills, abilities and qualifications.
Education and Qualifications
CPCS Telehandler
CSCS Health and Safety
CISRS Scaffolding Card

2. 2000-2005 – 5 GCSE’s
2005-2006 Brickwork NVQ levels 1 and 2
2008 Public Services NVQ levels 1 and 2
2008 CMS Core Values and Standards - Parachute Regiment MOD
2008 Army Operational Laws - Parachute Regiment MOD
2008 SERE Training - Parachute Regiment MOD
2008 Advanced Military Fitness Training - Parachute Regiment MOD
2008 Combat Infantryman Course – Parachute Regiment MOD
2009 NVS Security Check - Parachute Regiment MOD
2009 General and Specialist Regiment Qualification - Parachute Regiment MOD
2010 Chemical, Biological, Nuclear and Radiological (CBRN) Training Level 1 - Parachute Regiment
MOD
2009-2010 Infantry Soldier C1 and C2 - Parachute Regiment MOD
2010 CMS Weapons Training - Parachute Regiment MOD
Employment
Currently I am operating tele handlers on various building sites to assist bricklayers, move, load and unload
stock. and to assist on site where necessary.
August 2014 – June 2015
Scaffolding Labourer, Health and Safety along with team work is essential to ensure that each job runs
efficiently and safely. I am always one step ahead and make sure that I aware of each job and load the van
with the required equipment; scaffolding is erected and dismantled safely and quickly.
This role requires planning, hard work, manual dexterity, planning and an awareness of Health and Safety.
February 2012 – November 2013
I have been working as a Plant Operator/Landscape Gardener sub-contracting and Plant Operator and
Labouring.
This role required meeting customers, reading plans and listening to their individual requirements,
expectations and working with them to provide a professional finished product. In addition to planning, hard
work, manual dexterity, planning and an awareness of Health and Safety.
February 2008 – February 2012 Parachute Regiment British Army
I have had a successful career in the British Parachute Regiment. Serving overseas; I was responsible
for training, leading and commanding several operations whilst training Foreign Special Forces.
This role required me to use key and effective communication skills to remain calm and control large groups
of people in difficult situations. I also attended Shura Meetings with local community leaders during which I
able to gain their trust and co-operation.
My role required leadership/management, physical fitness, physical teamwork, motivation, attention to detail
and the ability to use my own initiative

3. July 2006 – February 2008 Bricklayer
Self-employed bricklayer; working for a contractor. This job was physically demanding and required working
to specifications, tight timelines and often complex requirements.
Key role requirements in addition to skill; were time management and effective communication.
Telehandler and dumper truck driving experience was gained with this employment.
Skills.
Excellent communication; interpersonal and time management skills.
Able to work within a team of varying sizes; both as a leader and a team member/player.
Excellent problem solving ability, able to gathering disseminates and utilise information.
Key people management, leadership, development and review skills.
Able to demonstrate initiative
Computer literate
Peace / Interview Trained.
Reconnaissance intelligence research and report writing – attention to detail
Paratrooper Team Medic (First aid)
Awareness of diversity and cultural issues
Detainment and transportation of prisoners ensuring prisoner welfare
Platoon fitness leader, demonstrated excellent stamina, endurance, and military bearing throughout rigorous
training in order to perform this role
Commanding Afghan Special Forces
Preservation and Seizure of Evidence
Additional Information
Public Services NVQ level 2.
Completion of Paratrooper Regiment Jumps Course; British and German military parachutist courses.
Excellent office and IT skills
Proficient using windows/mac software such as Microsoft, Pages, Logic9.
Hobbies include physical fitness, running, writing and performing music.