
Grant Biggerstaff
Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer
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About
Experienced construction and property maintenance professional with a comprehensive skill set including patch plastering, caulking, silicone application, basic tiling, painting, carpentry and minor plumbing. Proven ability to complete remedial and snagging works to a high standard, manage site operations effectively, liaise with residents and construction teams, and follow health and safety procedures. Reliable, customer-focused and experienced in maintenance planning and emergency repair response.
Experience
Property Maintenance Operative at DKD Property Services (2026-08 – 2026-09)
Carried out general property maintenance and remedial works across residential properties.
- Completed painting and decorating, filling, caulking, silicone work, basic tiling, minor plumbing, lock changes, door adjustments and floor repairs.
- Worked safely and efficiently, maintained tidy work areas and delivered a high standard of finish.
Maintenance Operative at Reactive O2 - Maintenance (2026-03 – 2026-07)
Undertook planned and reactive maintenance work, completing repairs and remedial tasks in line with job requirements.
- Used existing skills in plaster repairs, painting and decorating, carpentry, basic plumbing, tiling, caulking and silicone application.
- Prioritised workloads, liaised professionally with customers and colleagues, and followed health and safety procedures.
After Sales Operative at Chase New Homes (2022-07 – 2026-02)
Ensured sold properties across Hertfordshire were finished to a high standard before residents moved in.
- Attended customers' homes to inspect and complete snagging work, including general shrinkage defects, and checked communal areas for cosmetic and safety standards.
- Completed filling, painting, caulking, silicone work, door and latch adjustments, tiling, basic plumbing, lock changes and floor repairs.
- Dealt with residents professionally and provided effective customer service solutions.
- Coordinated with supervisors to schedule maintenance, followed health, safety and environmental procedures, and maintained strong quality control.
Customer Care Operative at Bellway Homes (2019-01 – 2022-06)
Followed snag lists to complete remedial tasks including patch plastering, caulking, silicone work, basic tiling, kitchen unit door replacement, lock changes, painting and decorating.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring and completed minor plumbing repairs, including replacing taps, washers and cartridges, unclogging drains and maintaining gutters.
- Prepared surfaces by cleaning, scraping, sanding and removing previous paint.
- Kept sites clean, safe and organised; checked construction materials against safety, quality and compliance standards.
- Liaised with construction teams, briefed site teams and updated managers on project progress to meet deadlines.
- Installed fixtures, cabinetry and appliances to a high standard and sourced cost-effective materials from suppliers.
- Applied safe working practices throughout and maintained a zero-accident record for two years.
Assistant Site Manager at Go Homes (2017-04 – 2019-01)
Assisted with day-to-day site organisation and coordination of construction activities.
- Supported quality control, health and safety procedures and communication with site teams.
- Helped monitor progress and maintain high standards of workmanship across the site.
General Builder at Self-employed (2014-01 – 2017-04)
Completed general building, property maintenance and remedial works for customers.
- Undertook practical works including carpentry, decorating, patch repairs, basic tiling and minor plumbing.
- Managed workloads, sourced materials and maintained clean, safe and organised work areas.
Education
GCSEs in English, Maths, Science, History, Physical Education, Computer Science, Art and Design Technology – Kings Langley (2000)
