Samuel Harper

I am a motivated and enthusiastic team player who thrives off learning new skills and seeing results from my work. I have a varied career and have recently finished work with a property development company as a bathroom fitter and tiler. I am positive and eager to learn; I work well on my own or as member of a team. I have excellent attention to detail, strong analytical skills and a proven track record of success working to tight deadlines under pressure.

Bathroom Fitter/Plumber - Self Employed

(2025-09)

Sole trader delivering full-scope, high-end residential bathroom renovations and general plumbing services. Combined technical plumbing expertise with multi-trade finishing skills (tiling, joinery, plumbing) to deliver turnkey projects on time and within budget.

• Full Bathroom Suite Installation: Managed complete rip-outs and re-fits of bathrooms, en-suites, wet rooms, and cloakrooms. Installed high-spec sanitaryware, conceal-valve showers, freestanding tubs, wall-hung toilets, and custom vanity units.
• Plumbing & Pipework: Executed full domestic pipework re-routing (copper and push-fit plastic), hot/cold supply upgrades, soil and waste pipe re-configurations, and installation of thermostatic mixing valves, unvented cylinders, and radiator/towel rail systems.
• Surface Preparation & Tiling: board replacement (Hardie backer/marine ply), and floor levelling. Laid ceramic, porcelain, natural stone, and mosaic tiles with precise cuts, trim integration, and waterproof grouting.

Head Tiler and Bathroom Fitter - Innovation Developments

(2022-06 - 2025-09)

During my role at innovation developments, I worked as part of a small team on several projects, mainly property developments. My role changed from day to day depending on what was needed to achieve the goals of that day. This included general plumbing works, bathroom fitting, tiling and structural works. within 3 months I had been promoted to head tiler.

• Using structural engineering drawings to plan and complete works.
• Ordering of stock from building merchants and co – ordinated deliveries
• Tiling of walls and flooring throughout development properties
• Complete bathroom renovations, First fix and second fix plumbing
• Became header tiler for multiple projects, this meant I managed a team and worked solo to contribute to the overall finishing of these projects.

Plumber - Guilford Plumbing Solutions

(2017-06 - 2022-05)

During my role at Guifford plumping I worked on gaining all my skills as a plumber as well as taking on my qualifications. I worked on all general plumping including first fix and second fix. I also supported in bathroom and kitchen installs including tiling. We worked on all types of properties from large commercial spaces to domestic spaces. Working with customers and site managers to ensure the work was carried out to the best quality.

• Supporting on all aspects of plumbing under the supervision of my manager
• Liaising with site managers to ensure my work is completed in time with overall projects
• Taking the lead on my roles to ensure they are completed to a high standard and on time
• Completing my plumbing qualifications Learning my craft and achieving high-quality work at every job.

Multiskilled engineer - Clayton equipment

(2014-02 - 2017-06)

While at Clayton equipment I worked in the design and build section, it was here that I mainly worked on the Balfour Beatty contract they had. My main skill was welding and going off engineering drawings; however, I perfected my skills that helped me to work on different roles within the team. Something that I became an expert at was using engineering drawings to construct structures such as electrical boxes and using the overhead crane.

• Welding of all parts of the structures being built
• Using engineering drawings to construct structures and manage my own work
• Taking the lead on my roles to ensure they are completed to a high standard and on time

6 GCSE's - Mathematics/English - John Port Secondary School (2004 - 2009)

Level 1 - MIG and TIG fabricated welding - Momentum College (2012 - 2013)

NVQ - Motor Mechanics

City & Guilds Plumbing level 2 and 3 - Plumbing