A practical resume built for hands-on work
Present trade qualifications, tickets, site experience and reliable results in a clean format employers can scan quickly.
What a strong trades resume should show
Trades employers need evidence that you can work safely, solve practical problems and deliver to standard. Put your trade, licences and most relevant experience near the top, then support them with specific examples.
Tickets and licences
List current qualifications such as White Card, forklift, working at heights, confined spaces, HR licence or trade registration. Include expiry dates only when useful.
Tools and equipment
Name equipment and systems you can genuinely operate, alongside maintenance, installation, fault-finding or fabrication capability.
Safety and quality
Show experience following SWMS, reporting hazards, completing documentation and delivering compliant work.
Write achievement-focused job bullets
- Completed preventative maintenance across 40 commercial assets while meeting scheduled service windows.
- Identified and rectified recurring equipment faults, reducing unplanned downtime.
- Coordinated materials and site access so installation work was completed safely and on schedule.
Use accurate numbers where available, but do not invent them. A clear description of scope and outcome is still valuable.
Preview the Trades Practical template
This template uses a no-nonsense structure for site history, tickets, tools and practical skills. You can preview every design before selecting your final template.
Before you apply
- Match the terminology in the advertisement where it truthfully fits.
- Move the most relevant licence and experience higher.
- Check contact details and licence status.
- Save a clean PDF with your name in the filename.
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