Self Employed - S Green Carpentry
(2006-01)
- Run a successful carpentry and joinery business for 20 years, managing all aspects of project estimation, material sourcing, invoicing, and client relations.
- Constructed high-quality timber frame structures, cut-and-pitch roofs, joists, and stud walls for both new builds and residential extensions.
- Installed bespoke kitchens, internal doors, skirting boards, architrave, and solid wood flooring with high attention to detail.
- Supervised and executed large-scale home renovations, structural alterations, and loft conversions from initial design to final handover.
- Built a highly reputable local business with over 80% of work generated through word-of-mouth recommendations and repeat commercial clients.
- Maintained a flawless 20-year safety record by strictly adhering to site safety regulations, risk assessments, and proper PPE protocols.
- Managed, scheduled, and supervised small teams of reliable subcontractors (plumbers, electricians, bricklayers) on larger domestic projects.
- Read and worked directly from architectural drawings, building regulations plans, and structural engineer calculations.
Carpenter & Joiner - R&M Carpentry & Joinery - Gorseinon
(2004-01 - 2006-12)
- Executed high-quality first and second-fix carpentry on both residential developments and commercial sites.
- Manufactured and assembled bespoke timber components, windows, and doors within a busy workshop environment.
- Worked closely with site managers and multi-disciplinary trade teams to ensure projects were completed to strict deadlines.
Carpenter - Medway Maintenance - Gorseinon
(2003-01 - 2004-12)
- Assisted senior carpenters with first and second-fix installations on domestic maintenance and repair contracts.
- Gained foundational hands-on experience in timber cutting, structural framing, and general property maintenance.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organised workspace while handling hand and power tools under supervision.
Apprentice Then Carpenter - R&M Carpentry & Joinery - Gorseinon
(1997-01 - 2003-12)
- Gained initial industry experience assisting with structural timber framing and general site preparation.
- Developed core skills in measuring, cutting, and installing basic timber components under senior supervision.
