Wood machinist - Appletree joinery
(2026-06)
- Kitchen door assembly
- Bench work ie assembly of canopies, drawers and other wooden kitchen items.
Wood machinist - Trinity kitchens
(2024-03 - 2026-06)
- Reading drawings to create a wood cutting list.
- Manufacturing of kitchen and bedroom unit doors.
- Assembly of doors to a high standard
Forklift Driver-counterbalance and flexi - Nobia UK
(2022-06 - 2023-04)
- Goods in unloading and checking stock being received
- Using computer allocation to assign stock to correct locations
- Replenishment of stock to correct pick face
- Stock movement
- Stock control
- Use onboard forklift computer
- Completing targets set each day
- All tasks completed in a timely manner
PUBLIC BUS DRIVER - Arriva - Darlington, Durham
(2019-10 - 2022-07)
- Adhered to scheduled routes for timely drop-offs and pick-ups at stops.
- Provided passenger assistance including collecting fares and offering schedule and route information.
- Operated bus and navigation equipment in alignment with company safety standards and roadway traffic regulations.
- Assisted passengers with difficulties or disabilities to get on and off the bus VAN DELIVERY DRIVER - Connection Flooring - Shildon, Durham
(2019-07)
- Obtained signatures on all invoices and credits.
- Loaded and unloaded merchandise at stores and vendor locations.
- Notified branch management of any vehicle safety concerns and issues.
- Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklist before first delivery of the day.
- Processed "proof of delivery" via a smartphone
- Communicated between customer and office staff to solve any problems which arose with deliveries.
- Delivered all merchandise to set time schedule
JOINER - Thompson construction - Barnard Castle, Durham
(2009-03 - 2013-12)
- Identified and requested any and all personal safety equipment necessary to perform tasks.
- Organized assigned tasks for completion on individual and team levels.
- Repaired and maintained older properties, including renovating flooring, walls and ceilings, installing fixtures and remodeling bathrooms and kitchens.
- Ordered materials and contacted sub-contractors when needed.
- Examined buildings and project specifications to determine measurements and dimensions.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job sites and structures.
KITCHEN DESIGNER AND FITTER - Self Employed - Airdrie, Glasgow
(2005-10 - 2009-01)
- Met with clients to set out project goals, scope and requirements and drafted blueprints for review and final approval.
- Fabricated custom furniture, shelving and cabinets and installed in specified locations.
- Calculated dimensions and amount of needed materials by accurately measuring job site and structures.
- Operated tools to cut, shape and smooth wood and other construction materials.
- Responsible for creative design of kitchens.
- Kept accurate records for bookkeeping and tax reports
LEAD JOINER - Devine Building and construction - Easterhouse, Glasgow
(1992-12 - 2005-06)
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine the number of joiners needed to complete the job.
- Conferred with other managers, technical personnel and team leaders to coordinate efficient site work and maintain tight schedules.
- Performed thorough analysis of each job site every day in effort to mitigate risks for workers and visitors alike.
- Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of staff to satisfy project needs with minimal delays.
- Worked with local housing authorities to maintain social housing.
