Matthew Seery

Reliable and skilled joinery and manufacturing professional with several years of hands-on experience in kitchen fitting, bedroom installation, woodworking, and overhead crane operation. Experienced in using hand and power tools, reading measurements accurately, assembling bespoke units, and working to quality and safety standards. Known for strong attention to detail, practical problem-solving, and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.

Experienced joiner and fitter with a background in bespoke kitchen and bedroom installation, woodworking, and manufacturing. Skilled in assembly, use of hand and power tools, and working accurately from measurements to deliver high-quality finished work. Safety-conscious, dependable, and able to work efficiently in fast-paced environments.

Bespoke bench joiner - DSK Bespoke Interiors

(2025-02)

• Consult & design: Meet clients, take accurate measurements, discuss requirements, and create detailed sketches or technical drawings so they can see exactly what the finished piece will look like.
• Select materials: Choose the right timber — hardwoods like oak, ash, walnut, or softwoods like pine, plus veneers, laminates, and fittings — checking for quality, grain, stability, and suitability for use.
• Precision work: Use hand tools (planes, chisels, saws) and machinery (planers, saws, routers, mortisers) to cut, shape, and join wood using strong, traditional techniques — mortise and tenon, dovetails, dowels, and biscuit joints — not just screws and glue.
• Build to specification: Make items like solid wood benches, tables, cabinets, window frames, doors, stair parts, shelving, and fitted storage, ensuring every joint fits perfectly and the structure is durable.
• Finish & protect: Sand, fill, and apply finishes — oils, waxes, varnishes, or paints — to enhance the natural beauty of the wood and protect it from wear, moisture, and sunlight.
• Fit & adjust: Deliver and install the finished work on site, making any final tweaks to ensure it sits level, fits flush, and works smoothly.

Kitchen Fitter - Colemans Kitchens and Bedrooms Ltd - Nottingham

(2018-08 - 2024-01)

• Fitted bespoke kitchens and bedrooms to a high standard
• Installed manufactured units accurately using hand and power tools
• Measured, assembled, and adjusted components to ensure a quality finish
• Worked with materials including MDF, plywood, hardwood, softwood, and veneered boards
• Used tools such as impact drivers, nail guns, circular saws, mitre saws, table saws, chisels, and routers
• Maintained a clean and safe working area
• Delivered work with strong attention to detail and customer expectations

Overhead Crane Operator, and pre cast setter - Van Elle - Kirkby in Ashfield

(2024-01 - 2025-02)

• Operated overhead crane equipment safely and efficiently in a busy work environment
• Moved materials accurately to support site and operational needs
• Followed health and safety procedures at all times
• Worked closely with team members to maintain workflow and productivity
• Supported safe handling of heavy materials and equipment
• Set up shutters as part of a team ready for pouring for concrete beams and piles then loaded on to trailers when orders came in

GCSE or equivalent - Joinery - Nottingham

Level 2 Qualification - Carpentry and Joinery - England / Northern Ireland / Wales