Josh Durham
Louth ,Lincolnshire
Summary
I am a highly ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has developed a responsible and dependable approach to any task I undertake. I have a focused mindset, am receptive to new ideas and challenges, and have an unlimited thirst for knowledge. These qualities have given me a practical perspective on problem solving, and I am happy taking the lead in projects or learning new skills to enhance my personal development.
I am currently learning German, reflecting my drive to embrace new challenges and broaden my knowledge. In my spare time I enjoy going to the gym, playing sports and socialising with friends and family.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Tesco College
Tesco
Horncastle , Lincolnshire
2025.07 - Current
- Worked varied shift patterns, becoming accustomed to late nights and early mornings.
- Trusted to manage large deliveries independently, a critical part of the store's daily operation.
Lifeguard
Magna Vitae
Louth, Lincolnshire
2024.05 - Current
- Taking charge in pressured situations whilst maintaining a level head and providing guidance/support to new members of staff.
- Refined strong communication, quick decision-making and crisis management skills.
Waiter
Via Italia
Louth, Lincolnshire
2023.02 - 2024.02
• Providing a high level of service to customers. For example, greeting
guests upon arrival, assisting with menu selection, serving
meals/drinks and dealing with complaints..
• Ability to multitask, serving drinks, maintaining cleanliness, and
ensuring exceptional service for up to 100 customers per
evening.
• Handling both cash and card transactions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
The Open University
Milton Keynes 04/2026 - 04/2030
A-Levels -
Franklin Sixth Form College
Grimsby 09/2023 - 06/2025
GCSEs -
Louth Academy
Louth 09/2018 - 06/2023
Skills
Confident Communicator – I am an effective and confident communicator, able to develop and sustain high standards in relation
to written and verbal communication This can be evidenced through positive feedback from both school and college tutors and also from
customer feedback in a working environment
Leadership – I consider myself as a diligent and assured individual
capable of working both as part of a team, on my own initiative and as
a dependable team leader
Problem Solver – I have an analytical mind and consistently
strive to rectify problematic situations In addition, I am receptive to new ideas and have the ability to' think outside the box'
Responsibility – I felt a natural duty of care to my team during the World Challenge expedition and endeavoured to be diligent, mature
and sympathetic to the needs of others Finally, I was frequently
given the responsibility of acting as front of house representative in the absence of the business Owner whilst working at Via Italia
Achievements
World Challenge 2023 – Vietnam
Travel and volunteer experience post secondary school.
• Acting Team Leader: a short term, voluntarily role which afforded me valuable experience in a culture very different from my own. I oversaw the travel itinerary, sourced food for my team and successfully navigated the city centre to locate our accommodation.
• Communication with the team of mixed ability students from my own school as well as with the local Vietnamese community.
Iron Man 70.3 2025
Completed to test my resilience and push my personal boundaries. An immense physical and mental challenge combing my three favourite sporting disciplines; swimming, cycling and running into one event.
- Consistency and Discipline: Designed and followed a strict training schedule, requiring a high level of self-motivation and commitment to remain consistent throughout.
- Time management: Balanced a demanding training programme alongside working two jobs simultaneously, requiring careful planning.
Timeline
Tesco College
Tesco
2025.07 - Current
Lifeguard
Magna Vitae
2024.05 - Current
Waiter
Via Italia
2023.02 - 2024.02
Bachelor of Science - Engineering
The Open University
04/2026 - 04/2030
A-Levels -
Franklin Sixth Form College
09/2023 - 06/2025
GCSEs -
Louth Academy
09/2018 - 06/2023