Graham Weedon

Experienced Estates and Maintenance Manager with over 20 years of hands-on and supervisory experience in property maintenance, carpentry, and reactive repair work. Skilled in managing teams, scheduling work, scoping projects, and liaising with clients. Strong background in facilities management, locksmithing, and maintenance of commercial properties, including railway arches and listed buildings. Known for reliability, initiative, and a commitment to high standards of work and safety.

Estates Manager – Hard Surfaces - Arcus FM

(2024-10)

TUPE-transferred to Arcus FM to manage the hard surfaces team across a wide portfolio of commercial properties, primarily railway arches.

• Lead a team of engineers in delivering reactive maintenance services
• Use IT systems extensively for scheduling, reporting, and compliance tracking
• Conduct site visits to assess ongoing and completed works
• Ensure all maintenance tasks meet client standards and safety regulations

Works Distribution Manager - Swallow Site Services Ltd

(2022 - 2024)

• Managed daily operations for a fleet of 20 vehicles and operatives
• Scheduled jobs, liaised with tenants and clients, and resolved issues as they arose
• Processed timesheets, reviewed invoices, and ensured cost accuracy
• Performed site visits to assess quality and progress
• Supervised staff and subcontractors, scoped work requirements, and ensured timely completion

Carpenter / Locksmith / Supervisor - Swallow Site Services Ltd

(2008 - 2022)

• Began as a labourer and progressed to fully qualified carpenter (Distinction, Level 1–3)
• Trained and registered CORGI locksmith; skilled in lock picking, bypassing, and cutting
• Carried out emergency repairs and general maintenance on properties owned by Network Rail and The Arch Co.
• Worked on a variety of buildings including arches, shops, cottages, and former station houses
• Collaborated with police and bailiffs to secure properties following break-ins or evictions
• Led and supervised teams on-site, scoped works, measured materials, and ensured job completion to client specifications
• Developed multi-trade skills including plumbing, tiling, and painting

Water Technician - FGM Utilities

(2007 - 2008)

• Installed new water mains and services on behalf of Thames Water
• Licensed to operate excavators and dumpers

Window Fitter / Fabricator - Crystal Windows and Doors Ltd

(1996 - 2007)

• Started in UPVC fabrication and later led the wood shop team
• Progressed from fitter’s mate to qualified window fitter over a 5-year period
• Installed windows and doors across domestic and commercial sites

Diploma - Carpentry – Levels 1, 2, and 3 (Distinction) - Barking & Dagenham College

GCSEs - English Language; English Literature; Science; Maths; Geography; CDT (Craft, Design, Technology); Information Technology - Harold Hill Community School

Certificate - Food Studies - City & Guilds