Build a Free CV for Trade & Construction Jobs - No Sign-Up Needed

Applying for jobs on construction sites, in factories, or on the road shouldn’t need a design degree. This free CV builder walks you through your work history step by step and gives you a clean, one-page PDF you can send to any employer or upload straight into your Craftsmen Jobs application, built for welders, CNC operators, electricians, drivers, and skilled tradespeople applying for work at home or abroad.

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Build a job-ready CV in about 10 minutes

Fill in your work history step by step, then download it as a PDF. Nothing is uploaded — it's built right here in your browser.

Your details

This goes at the top of your CV, so an employer can reach you fast.

Enter your full name.
Enter a phone number, with country code.
Enter a valid email address.
Enter your nationality.
Optional, but employers hiring for jobs abroad usually check this first.
This is the first thing a recruiter reads — keep it short and specific.
Not required — some employers prefer a photo, ATS software doesn't need one.

Work experience

Start with your most recent job. List at least 2-3 tasks for each role — that's what gets you shortlisted.

Add at least one job, with position, company, start date and responsibilities filled in.

Education

School, college, or any formal training. Optional, but useful if you're early in your career.

Certifications & courses

VCA, welding certificates, forklift licence, first aid — this is often what gets a trade CV noticed.

Skills & driving licences

List the tools, machines, and licences you can use on day one.

Technical skills

Driving licences

Select yes or no.

Languages

Even basic language skills matter for jobs abroad — add every language you can work in.

Review & download

Check everything looks right, then download your CV as a PDF.

Your CV is generated on your device. It isn't uploaded or stored anywhere.

What employers look for in a tradesperson's CV

  • Your certifications first
  • Specific tasks, not job titles alone.
  • Right-to-work status, stated plainly.
  • Language level
  • Driving licences and your own transport.

 

What employers look for in a tradesperson's CV

  • No dates on work experience: employers assume gaps are a red flag until proven otherwise.
  • Certifications buried in a paragraph instead of listed clearly, where a recruiter scanning for “VCA” or “welding certificate” can actually find them.
  • A CV written for one job, sent to every job: a one-line summary that names your trade takes 30 seconds to change and makes the CV feel targeted.
  • Missing contact basics: a phone number without a country code, or no WhatsApp number, adds friction for recruiters calling from abroad.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, there’s no cost, no account, and no limit on how many times you use it.

No. The CV is generated entirely in your browser and downloads directly to your device. Nothing is sent to a server or stored anywhere.

Yes. It generates a single-column PDF with standard section headings, which is the layout ATS software reads most reliably, no tables, graphics, or multi-column layouts that can scramble on import.

Yes, education, certifications, and skills sections can carry the CV on their own if your work history section is short. List any training, apprenticeships, or short courses you’ve completed.

The builder itself doesn’t save your progress between visits, so keep your browser tab open until you’ve downloaded the PDF. If you need to make a change later, you can re-fill the form, it only takes a few minutes.