Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Timeline
Receptionist

Allan Holliday

Chard,Somerset

Summary

Ambitious Carpenter who is highly effective at taking on multiple projects at any one time. Highly experienced with complete home construction, as well as remodels and renovations. Skilled at unique, bespoke project work. Successful at providing clients with both technical skill and creative insight. Hard-working Carpentry Professional with extensive experience across various construction settings. Interprets design briefs to prepare, assemble and build accurate, secure structures. Collaborative team player dedicated to achieving quality outcomes within agreed deadlines. Dedicated Carpenter with 35 years of experience in carpentry and construction. Excels at using practical skillset to craft exquisite results, regularly surpassing clients' expectations. Dedicated to working individually and in small teams to complete construction projects ahead of schedule.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work history

Carpenter

AH Carpentry & Build LTD
Chard, Somerset
11.2011 - Current
  • Minimised material costs by negotiating with suppliers to achieve value for money.
  • Achieved high customer satisfaction by completing quality work within schedule.
  • Repaired and installed doors, windows and cabinets in houses, apartments or offices.
  • Minimised accidents and near misses by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Lifted, carried and moved heavy objects to designated locations.
  • Built and installed solid oak door casings and flooring.
  • Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to deliver on project specifications.
  • Secured required permit approvals prior to starting projects.
  • Used safe manual lifting techniques to install heavy timbers into structures.
  • Assembled structures accurately and securely to produce quality results.
  • Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
  • Managed top-quality kitchen and bathroom renovations on time and on budget.
  • Maintained safe and clean working environment for compliance with workplace health and safety policies.
  • Worked fast under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
  • Repaired and installed fencing, decking and outdoor buildings.
  • Followed project specifications to cut wood and carpentry materials to exact shape and size.
  • Completed high-quality carpentry and joinery on residential and commercial construction projects.
  • Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
  • Repaired structural damage to restore homes and businesses.
  • Completed snagging and finishing to achieve faultless results.
  • Built walls, floors and ceilings to install foundation.
  • Evaluated woodwork and materials to determine quality.
  • Cleared away debris and removed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.

Carpenter/ multi trade

South Midlands contracting Ltd
Oxford, Oxfordshire
05.1999 - 11.2011
  • Repaired structural damage to restore homes and businesses.
  • Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
  • Renovated properties.
  • Verified trueness of structures using plumb bob and level.
  • Working in various NHS buildings, including Mental Health Hospitals fitting fire doors and fire door frames.
  • Managing small contracts in NHS buildings, and hospitals.
  • Worked for local council within Commercial and Residential Properties.

Carpenter/multi trade

Donnington builders
Oxford, Oxfordshire
06.1987 - 04.1999
  • Lifted, carried and moved heavy objects to designated locations.
  • Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
  • Negotiated materials costs to keep projects within budgets.
  • Evaluated woodwork and materials to determine quality.
  • Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
  • Secured exterior building materials, roofing and siding when necessary.
  • Repaired structural damage to restore homes and businesses.

Education

GCSEs -

Wheatley Park School
Oxford
09/1982 - 06/1987

Skills

    I have worked within construction all of my working life My main expertise is Carpentry, specifically, Kitchen and Bedroom fitting All my work is fitted to the highest standard with the utmost attention to detail ensuring my client’s expectations are met if not exceeded For the last 20 years I have been installing Kitchens, internal doors, skirting, Fire Doors and Bedrooms


    I have a great all round knowledge and experience of all areas of construction To provide further detail I have experience in the following areas;


  • Basic plumbing knowledge
  • Basic electrical knowledge
  • Residential construction
  • Tiling
  • Construction management
  • Woodworking
  • High-value project management
  • Carpentry finishing
  • Building restoration
  • Door hanging
  • Installation
  • Plastering
  • Carpentry
  • Finish carpentry
  • General construction
  • New construction and renovation
  • Kitchen fitting
  • Painting
  • Window installation
  • Customer-focused
  • Heavy equipment operation

  • During my employment with SMC I gained experience in contracting to the NHS including within Mental Health Hospitals with high risk patients and also contracting to the local council within commercial and residential properties I also have vast experience in working in client’s properties


Timeline

Carpenter

AH Carpentry & Build LTD
11.2011 - Current

Carpenter/ multi trade

South Midlands contracting Ltd
05.1999 - 11.2011

Carpenter/multi trade

Donnington builders
06.1987 - 04.1999

GCSEs -

Wheatley Park School
09/1982 - 06/1987
Allan Holliday