Grant Biggerstaff

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.

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.

GCSEs in English, Maths, Science, History, Physical Education, Computer Science, Art and Design Technology – Kings Langley (2000)