Neil Sharpe

Began working as an Apprentice Window Fitter and gained my NVQ Level 4 in Double Glazing Fitting.

Window Fitter (Apprentice) - Window World - Carlisle

(1997-03 - 2013-01)

Began working as an Apprentice Window Fitter and gained my NVQ Level 4 in Double Glazing Fitting.

• Experience with joinery, plastering and painting

Self Employed - NS Windows - Carlisle

(2013-01 - 2023-06)

Using my experience from Window World, I decided to become self-employed. I pride myself on customer service and have lots of positive feedback and referrals from previous work.

• Advertised and managed own diary
• Made appointments with customers
• Advised and measured for material
• Created good working relationships with suppliers
• Dealt with post-fitting problems with customers and manufacturers direct until satisfaction
• Maintained professional manner whilst sub-contracting

Trade Operative - Castle & Coast Housing Association - Carlisle & Workington

(2023-06 - 2025-07)

This role involved more maintenance, which included handyman jobs like fixing locks, plastering, small joinery jobs etc. This brought my knowledge and understanding of regulations and laws up to date as training was an integral part of the job.

• Maintenance and handyman work including fixing locks, plastering, joinery
• Completed in-house training including safeguarding, health and safety and AWAABs law (monthly)
• Managed own time and liaised with admin team for materials and call backs

Self Employed - NS Windows - Carlisle

(2025-07)

Due to the jobs becoming heavier i.e. fitting windows, and with more potential customers asking if I still fit windows, I decided to go back to working for myself.

NVQ Level 4 - Double Glazing Fitting - Window World (2013-01)