Thomas Frater

Worked in construction industry since I was 16 years old, straight from school. Did an apprenticeship in scaffolding then joined the Royal Marines and served with them. Once I served my time I went back scaffolding until 5 years ago and decided I wanted a new challenge.

So I started with Gas Sense in west Cumbria and learnt all the basics about plumbing and heating. Sat My ACS 2 and half years ago and passed. Also gained my cookers, heaters, LPG and Air Source Heat pumps.

Looking for a new challenge and more work.

Self Employed Heating Engineer at TF Gas Services (2023-11 – Present)

Job roles various. Fault finding on Boilers and Fires. Servicing of Boilers and Fires. Installs of Boilers. Alongside working for national firms like BOXT, Your Repair and Preferred Management performing services and Fault finding. Also working on Seacoates and Churchstile Caravan parks in west Cumbria performing maintenance tasks and LGSR's.

Plumbers Labourer at Gas Sense (2020-03 – 2023-11)

Carrying out manual tasks and learning the Basics of Plumbing and Heating. Mainly carried out Installs of Combis and Heat only Boilers. Trained for my ACS while working here.

Scaffolder/Chargehand at Unknown (2012-04 – 2017-05)

• Safely erecting and dismantling of scaffolding, in a time sensitive manner.
• Inspection and handover of jobs on completion.
• Creating load lists and managing logistics.
• Liaising with site management.
• Leading and giving instruction to a team of scaffolders.
• Working on large multi million pound contracts for blue chip clients.

Marine at HM Royal Marines (2008-01 – 2015-05)

• Working as part of a dynamic team.
• Completing of my signal's course, with a superior pass.
• Tour of duty.
• Successfull completion of basic training.
• Competence on various weapon systems.

Scaffolder/Chargehand at Multiscaff Ltd (2008-10 – 2012-05)

Working as part of a team in a time sensitive manner, erecting and dismantling of scaffolds.

• Preparing load lists and managing logistics.
• Liaising with site management.
• Inspections and handovers on completion of work.
• Working within the aviation Industry and in multiple countries.
• Worked on domestic.

Scaffolder/Chargehand at Unknown (2008-06 – 2008-10)

Working as part of a team, safely erecting and dismantling scaffolds.

• Preparing load lists and managing logistics.
• Liaising with site management.
• Worked on domestic, historical and sites.
• Inspection and hand over of work on completion.

Scaffolder/Chargehand at Unknown (2008-02 – 2008-05)

Working as part of a team in the erection and dismantling of scaffolds.

• Inspection and hand over of work on completion.
• Liaising with site management.
• Preparing load list and managing logistics.
• Worked on domestic, commercial and industrial.

Trainee scaffolder at Unknown (2000-06 – 2005-03)

• Gained my qualifications as a scaffolder.
• Improved working within a team.
• Established my communicating skills.
• Cut my teeth as a scaffolder.

ACS Gas Safe