Dean Pickering

Experienced trades professional with 15+ years as a self-employed window fitter and earlier experience in warehousing and supervision. Full clean driver's license.

Window fitter at Self-employed (2011-01 – Present)

• Measuring and fitting
• Loading and unloading
• Driving SIZE vans
• Use of tools and machinery
• Knowledge of building trade regulations
• Invoicing
• Liaising with other trade companies
• Scheduling of work

Wood machinist at Self-employed (2009-01 – 2011-01)

• Use of heavy machinery
• Loading and unloading
• Driving fork truck
• Invoicing
• Assembly line style working

Unemployed (2008-01 – 2009-01)

Unemployed due to recession

• Retrained via jobcentre scheme
• Fork lift licenses renewed

Team Leader at SafeKlean (2003-01 – 2008-01)

• Liaising with site managers
• Manage and prioritise workload
• Ensure staff compliance with Health and Safety
• Ensure staff compliance with COSHH
• Manage monetary float

City and Guild Retail Distribution Skills in Retail Distribution

City & Guilds NVQ Levels I, II & III in Wood Occupations (Construction)

City and Guilds Levels I, II & III in Information Technology