Dean Halsey

Reliable, hardworking and versatile Handyman and Maintenance Operative with extensive experience across new-build construction, property maintenance, roofing and thermal insulation. Experienced in snagging, customer care, defect rectification and general maintenance, with practical multi-trade skills covering carpentry, basic plumbing, painting and decorating, tiling, roofing, sealant/mastic application and building repairs. Confident working independently or as part of a multi-trade team, with homeowners, contractors, site managers and customers.

Friendly, professional and customer-focused, with a strong commitment to quality workmanship, health and safety and completing work efficiently. Own van and professional tools. Available for handyman, maintenance, snagging and construction roles.

HANDYMAN / MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE – CONSTRUCTION SITES - Fawkes & Reece / Madden & Gill – Agency

(2025)

• Worked across construction and new-build developments, including Persimmon Chatteris and Barratt Cambridge, completing snagging, customer-care and general maintenance works.
• Completed new-build snagging, customer-care work and defect rectification.
• Carried out carpentry, plumbing, painting, decorating and finishing works.
• Completed mastic application, making good and minor building repairs.
• Adjusted and repaired doors and other timber components.
• Undertook kitchen and bathroom repairs and fitting.
• Worked closely with site managers, supervisors, customers and other trades.
• Identified defects and completed remedial works to a high standard.
• Worked safely and efficiently around active construction sites.
• Maintained clean, tidy and professional work areas.

HANDYMAN / MAINTENANCE OPERATIVE - O'Neill & Brennan Agency – for Hills Construction, Cambridge Marleigh - Cambridge Marleigh

(2023-05 - 2025)

• Worked on major new-build developments, carrying out customer-care, snagging and maintenance works across houses and apartment blocks.
• Completed snagging and remedial works following inspections and survey reports.
• Worked directly with homeowners and customers to identify and resolve issues.
• Carried out painting, decorating, making good and minor tiling repairs.
• Removed and reapplied internal and external mastic and sealant.
• Completed plumbing repairs and installations, including sinks, wastes, showers, trays, doors and bath screens.
• Undertook carpentry work including doors, plinths, infill panels, skirting and window boards.
• Planed, cut and adjusted doors and timber components.
• Fitted loft hatches, access panels, kitchen units and integrated appliances.
• Liaised with site management, contractors and other trades to resolve defects.
• Ensured properties and work areas were left clean, safe and ready for customers.

THERMAL INSULATION ENGINEER - UK Thermal Insulation Ltd - London

(2019-10 - 2023-05)

• Worked on thermal and mechanical services insulation across commercial and industrial projects.
• Installed pipe lagging on pipework from approximately 15mm to 219mm+.
• Completed spiral and square duct lagging and SVP muff/lagging.
• Worked with Rockwool, glass wool, lamella, phenolic, Kingspan and PIB rubber insulation.
• Installed metal cladding and associated insulation systems.
• Installed trace heating systems, junction boxes, thermostats and connections.
• Worked with Raychem and Flexelec/Flexlek trace heating systems.
• Completed general roofing and associated maintenance work.
• Worked safely and efficiently on commercial and industrial sites while meeting project requirements.

ROOFER - Bristow Roofing Ltd - Essex

(2009-01 - 2019-11)

• Worked for a family-run roofing company carrying out roofing, repair and maintenance work on domestic and commercial properties.
• Completed traditional roofing and general roof repairs.
• Carried out hot and cold roofing works.
• Undertook roof maintenance and remedial works.
• Worked with leadwork and associated roofing details.
• Completed repairs and replacement of roofing materials where required.
• Worked on domestic and commercial properties to a high standard.
• Used a wide range of hand and powered tools safely.
• Worked independently and as part of a small team.
• Maintained professional standards when working on customers' properties.