David Cudmore-ray

Carpenter

Talent

PlymouthMember since April 27, 2026

Teak Fitting and ScribingRoutingGRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) LaminatingWet Lay LaminatingDry LiningJoineryCarpentryMulti-Trade ConstructionCaulkingSilicone SealingMetal Work InstallationWindow FittingGrinding and PolishingBricklayingDemolitionPlant Machinery OperationQuality Assurance and InspectionFloor Plan ReadingProblem-SolvingVacuum Fitting

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Teak Fitting and ScribingRoutingGRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) LaminatingWet Lay LaminatingDry Lining

Experience

Plant Machinery Operator / Labourer at Ibstock Concrete

Using plant machinery, heavy labour, packing and warehousing

Plant machinery operation
Heavy labour
Packing and warehousing

Teak Decker / Multi-Trade Yacht Fitter at Fairline Yachts (2024-09 – 2024-12)

Initially worked as a Teak decker, continued duties from Princess Yachts including window fitting, drop down balcony systems, bathing platforms and boat moving. Made redundant when company was bought out.

Teak decking
Window fitting
Drop down balcony system installation
Bathing platform fitting
Boat moving
Continuation of Princess Yachts duties

Stage 1 Contractor (Permanent after 2 weeks) at Princess Yachts (2023-09 – 2024-09)

Started as stage 1 contractor, offered permanent contract after 2 weeks. Duties included fitting bulkheads, gyros, cutting and fitting mouldings, installing metal work, topping the boat, rubbing bands, silicone sealing and laminating.

Fitting bulkheads
Gyro installation
Cutting and fitting mouldings
Metal work installation
Boat topping
Rubbing bands
Silicone sealing
Laminating

Carpenter / Multi-Trade Contractor at Nevada Construction (2020-09 – 2023-09)

Subcontracting work initially through Recruit Easy, then directly to Nevada Construction. Working mainly in the hospital but also on Marine Biology labs and Land Registry office.

Demolition
Dry lining
Structural works
Fit-out carpentry
Joinery
Bricklaying
Groundworks assistance

Fit-Out Technician at Mag Shop Fitting (2020-07 – 2020-07)

Fit-out work for Tesco and Co-Op

Shop fit-out work
Tesco installations
Co-Op installations

Kitchen Showroom Setup Technician at Bridge Recruitment (2020-09 – 2020-10)

Setting up new installations for the Wren kitchen showroom at Marsh Mills Plymouth. Reading floor plans, setting up units and appliances in the right place for later fitting.

Floor plan reading
Unit setup
Appliance placement
Kitchen showroom installation

Contractor - Bathing Platform Fitter at Princess Yachts (West Coast Marine) (2018-01 – 2018-06)

Contractor fitting out bathing platforms and snagging. Also worked on other marine products including fishing boats, ribs, speedboats and semi-submersible. Left due to poor organization despite enjoying the work.

Bathing platform fit-out
Snagging work
GRP wet lay laminating
Grinding
Polishing
Multi-vessel production experience

Deck Crew / Deck Fitter at Princess Yachts (2017-07 – 2017-12)

Primarily as a deck fitter, scribing, gluing and vacuum fitting the teak to the boat. Fitting of hatches, gas rams, seals, windows and other surrounding fixtures and fittings.

Teak scribing
Teak gluing
Vacuum fitting
Hatch fitting
Gas ram fitting
Seal fitting
Window fitting
Fixtures and fittings installation

Senior Operator / Quality Assurance Assistant at D.A Watsons Teak Products (2015-04 – 2016-09)

Asked by owner to return on higher wage to continue routing but also help struggling departments and pick up on quality issues. Working in finishing department, relaying problems to project manager and finding solutions.

Routing operations
Quality issue identification
Problem-solving
Departmental support
Project manager liaison
Master jig management

Multi-Trade Operator at Pipex (2014-10 – 2014-12)

Short term agency contract, originally as laminator but moved throughout company as needed. Work ranged from painting and sanding of handrails, forming fittings on hydraulic press, laminating pipes for oil rigs and quality checking.

Laminating
Painting
Sanding
Hydraulic press operation
Oil rig pipe lamination
Quality checking

Routing Operator / Multi-Trade Technician at D.A Watsons Teak Products (2011-03 – 2014-10)

Primarily routing products to their final shape ensuring quality fit in side decks department. Also undertook other roles including laying up, cleaning up (sanding between planking), caulking, resining, and finishing to ensure product met deadline dates. Made bespoke wooden products for premium customers.