From Australia’s blue collar recruitment experts
Qualified Trades Resume Template and Guide
Are you looking for a job in the Trades and Services Industry? Need help creating your resume? Browse through our CV Collection and pick a template you like! We have also provided samples you can use as a guide for your resume's Introduction, Work Experience, and Relevant Skills.
Free Downloadable examples and templates
Our Copy & Paste CV template allows you to plan out your CV quickly and easily. Download the CV template you would like to use. For the different sections, review the options provided and choose which one you prefer. Simply click the copy button and paste it into your downloaded CV. We always recommend creating a unique and personalised CV. This template is meant to serve as a starting point and guide for your CV.
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Qualified Trades
Knowledgeable electrician with over five years of experience repairing circuits. Committed to providing the best service possible to homes while making quick decisions. Looking to further experience in residential electrician settings.
Highly skilled Plumber with [6] years’ experience in both industrial and commercial plumbing. Demonstrated track record troubleshooting complex plumbing systems, estimating and controlling project costs, and ensuring compliance with all trade practices and plumbing codes.
Methodical and skilled Painter with a strong customer service record and work ethic. Committed to providing superior painting services at a reasonable and competitive cost. Adept at recommending appropriate paint types and colors for a variety of indoor and outdoor surfaces.
• Installed and repaired electrical systems and wiring • Found solutions for electrical problems using testing devices • Performed general electrical maintenance for residential buildings • Connected wiring in networks and circuits, ensuring compatibility • Diagnosed electrical problems, using blueprints • Installed electrical equipment and other systems
• Installed and repaired pipes and fixtures in a drainage system • Worked alongside the company's construction department to determine plumbing needs for a variety of buildings • Reviewed blueprints and created plans for plumbing system installation • Identified the right tools and equipment for various plumbing procedures • Test plumbing systems to identify potential leakages • Cut and drill holes used for plumbing pipes
• Completed jobs by applying primer paint varnishes stains and enamels to a variety of surfaces • Used ladders and scaffolding to aid painting as needed • Moved furniture and household items to complete painting jobs as needed • Chose and obtained the best materials for each individual job • Prepared and issued work activity reports to customers on a regular basis
• Excellent decision making • Customer service • Safety procedures and regulations knowledge • Teamwork • Superior oral and written communication skills
Qualified Trades duties and responsibilities
- Utilize a variety of hand and power tools
- Assist with the operation of heavy machinery
- Complete many different construction tasks, including drilling, painting, erecting scaffolding, and moving materials from one place to another.
- Follow all local, state, and federal health and safety standards
- Commit to continually improving your skills through on-the-job training
Key Sections of a Qualified Trades resume
Header - This is the first section your recruiter will check. Make sure your name is visible by choosing clear and readable fonts. It is very important that you include your contact information. Your contact number and email address should be provided correctly because these are the best options to reach you. It is also ideal for you to put in your address, so that we can check if your location is suitable for a specific role. Believe it or not, we get CVs with headers that look like they don’t want to be reached at all! Either the font size is too small or the choice of font color does not match with the template, and sometimes, we also get applications with no contact information! Again, make sure your header is visible.
Professional Summary - Briefly state your career objective, or summarize what makes you stand out. You can indicate your years of experience in the specific industry, and include some of your relevant skills. Use language from the job description as keywords.
Work Experience - Include the organizations/companies where you worked, the job title, the dates you were employed and a summary of your key responsibilities and achievements. Include data that shows the impact you made.
Relevant Skills - List a combination of hard and soft skills you’ve developed throughout your career. These are your professional skills which allow you to perform specific work duties. Soft skills indicate how you’ll perform your tasks, while hard skills show what you can do. Hard skills are abilities you learn on the job, through formal education, or additional training. They are measurable and related to a specific job.
Education - In this section, include your most recent degree (or education in progress), the name and location of your school, and the dates attended. It would be helpful if you can also include your field of study and degree major. Additional information you can add would be your relevant coursework.
Certifications - Include the name of the license or certificate, the date you earned it and the institution or training center that awarded it. Make sure you don’t miss this part because this is a main indicator of your eligibility for the role you’re applying for.
Things to Include & Things to Avoid in your CV
✓ Use impactful action words
✓ Highlight most relevant skills and experiences
✓ Use 3-6 bullet points per job title
✕ Don’t use more than 2 different fonts
✕ Don’t include unrelated hobbies
✕ Don’t use negative phrases
✕ Don’t send in a Word or JPEG file, submit in PDF format