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Andrew Tennison

28 North Avenue,Essex

Summary

Happy to take on challenging new roles, harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality and consistent results.

Loyal employee with an understanding of training and mentoring colleagues. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work history

Upholsterer

RT Bustrimmers Ltd
Shouburyness, Essex
04.2022 - 05.2025
  • Completed large-scale upholstery projects within tight deadlines for client satisfaction.
  • Effectively working as part of the team on bespoke work including the Wings tour Bus
  • Repaired and refurbished buses and coaches for several well known companies including Ensign Bus, Stagecoach and First Bus
  • Able to competently use cutting tools for pattern cutting
  • Trained, supported and supervised other staff members passing on valuable skills.
  • Assisted in upholstering small items of furniture including chairs and sofas.

Trainee stripper repairer

D.R Upholstery
Southend on Sea, Essex
09.2011 - 04.2022
  • Removing old and worn material and foams from bus and coach seats and repairing any damage.
  • Cutting and gluing new foams
  • Learning all aspects of the role to ensure work was carried out properly and to the highest standard.
  • Working well on own initiative seeking advice when necessary

Trainee window fitter

Johns windows
Southend , Essex
11.2009 - 09.2011
  • Removed old windows and doors, leaving clean workspace for new installations.
  • Applied weatherproof sealants, increasing the lifespan of fitted windows.
  • Calculated costs of materials and labour, providing transparent quotes to clients before work commencement.

Trainee Timber framing

Lewis Timber Frames
Southend on Sea, Essex
05.2005 - 10.2009
  • Training in some aspects of timer frame construction
  • Some training on assembling and erecting pre manufactured timber frame components
  • Safe tool usage
  • Working at heights

Assistant gardener

Essex garden care
Southend on sea, Essex
02.2004 - 04.2005
  • Maintained lawn by mowing regularly, ensuring consistent appearance year-round.
  • Prepared soil for planting new seeds or seedlings which led to improved growth rates.
  • Planted seasonal flowers, enhancing visual appeal of the garden.

Unemployment

Unemployed
Southend on Sea, Essex
09.2003 - 02.2004

Looking for work

Skills

  • Upholstery tools proficiency
  • Stripping furniture
  • Deadline adherence
  • [Type] seating
  • Staple gun operation
  • Reupholstering
  • Pattern cutting
  • [Type] repairs
  • Stapling techniques
  • Manual dexterity
  • Workstation organisation
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Resourcefulness

Timeline

Upholsterer

RT Bustrimmers Ltd
04.2022 - 05.2025

Trainee stripper repairer

D.R Upholstery
09.2011 - 04.2022

Trainee window fitter

Johns windows
11.2009 - 09.2011

Trainee Timber framing

Lewis Timber Frames
05.2005 - 10.2009

Assistant gardener

Essex garden care
02.2004 - 04.2005

Unemployment

Unemployed
09.2003 - 02.2004
Andrew Tennison