Since starting as a labourer twelve years ago I've been trained to an advanced level and now promoted to Contracts Manager. Still there's plenty to learn and aim for my next goal.

I was asked if I'd like to become a charge hand which I excepted and all the lads made that job very easy. After finishing my Advanced coarse at Safety and Access in Nottingham which I must add a very good coarse and very enjoyable the next rung of the ladder was my aim.

Upon completing my part two grade I was given the chance to do my lgv licence in 2010. When that was done it was a case of learning more about scaffolding something that you will never stop doing.

After completing my part one I had another year to work on building my portfolio which had to cover more complex scaffolds. Learning was always easy as everyone had plenty of time to teach and a boss who was always encouraging and wanted you to succeed.

I started working for Finest scaffolding by chance really and what seems like many many years ago. My brother was already working there so I asked him to get me a start. I didn't really know much about the job but I was grateful and always gave a hundred per cent. I always enjoyed it and the banter from everyone was good fun. I always remember being fascinated and always had plenty of questions to ask much to the enjoyment of the qualified scaffolders. I had my CITB part one booked within a year of starting the job. One thing I will add is I started scaffolding by chance but I'm so glad I did as I love it.