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Clive Critoph

st leonards on sea,East Sussex

Summary

Experienced multi trade with a comprehensive skill set in domestic decorating and exterior restoration. Demonstrates proficiency in ladder climbing, scaffold usage, and hand tools, ensuring health and safety compliance. Expertise in plaster repairing, woodwork repairs, and drywall hanging complements a strong ability to liaise with clients effectively. Adept at plumbing and electrics, including 1st and 2nd fix installations, with notable achievements in window frame construction and laminate installation. Committed to maintaining cleanliness while delivering high-quality results tailored to client needs. Career goals include further enhancing technical skills and expanding expertise in domestic restoration projects.

Multi-skilled Roofer with strong carpentry and construction skills offers experience across commercial and domestic projects. Completes tasks to specifications for safe, secure building works. Collaborates and communicates well for good team productivity.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

roofer / general builder

self employed sub contractor
hastings, east sussex
04.1999 - Current
  • Utilised latest industry techniques to deliver high-quality results.
  • Managed roofing repairs, increased longevity of structures.
  • Met strict deadlines consistently by prioritising tasks efficiently.
  • Installed doors, windows, floorings effectively resulting in sturdy structures.
  • Decorated interiors attractively with custom-made wooden fixtures and fittings.
  • Followed blueprints accurately for precise results in constructions.
  • Repaired wooden structures, increasing their lifespan considerably.
  • Achieved customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality carpentry and joinery services.
  • Replaced damaged wood panels effectively, restoring aesthetic appeal of structures.
  • Ensured safety at all times whilst using cutting-edge equipment and tools.
  • Prepped surfaces for painting to ensure smooth application and lasting results.
  • Performed minor carpentry repairs before decoration tasks commenced, ensuring seamless results.
  • Repaired walls before painting, resulting in a flawless finish.
  • Upheld high standards of customer service whilst fulfilling project requirements.
  • Executed wall papering jobs neatly for polished final appearance.
  • Repaired damaged flooring sections, restoring them to their former appearance and function.
  • Achieved seamless transitions between different floor types with precision cutting skills.
  • Improved aesthetic appeal of properties by installing high-quality wooden flooring.
  • Set tiles using spacers for perfect alignment resulting in aesthetically pleasing finishes.
  • Prepared subfloors for tiling, resulting in a flawless finish.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills whilst discussing project details with clients.
  • Repaired cracks in existing plaster, ensuring seamless blending with surrounding areas.
  • Mixed plaster compounds to correct consistency for application.
  • Checked quality of work visually, maintaining high standards on all projects.
  • Utilised scaffolding and ladders to reach high surfaces for plastering.
  • Undertook minor joinery, repointing and brickwork associated with plastering jobs.
  • Carried out routine tasks at heights.
  • Provided technical assistance over the phone, extending quality service beyond physical premises.

roofer / leadwork specialist

A1 roofing and building
hastings, east sussex
04.2013 - 03.2022
  • Handled highly-accurate measuring, cutting and alterations of various materials to minimise waste.
  • Liaised with customers to determine scope of work and provide detailed cost estimates.
  • Trained and supervised new and apprentice Roofers to maintain exceptional workmanship standards.
  • Assessed damaged or rotting areas and repaired or replaced materials to maintain long-lasting results.
  • Read and interpreted drawings and plans to establish and prioritise work activities.
  • Installed insulation materials, gutters and flashing.
  • Set up scaffolding towers and platforms to enable safe roof access.

roofer / general builder

mcshane roofing ltd
st leonards on sea, east sussex
06.2021 - 09.2021
  • Cut materials accurately to ensure a perfect fit on every job.
  • Maintained clean work areas to minimise hazards.
  • Assessed roof conditions before commencing work for accurate cost estimations.
  • Adhered strictly to local building codes during all roofing works,.
  • Repaired wooden structures, increasing their lifespan considerably.

taxi driver

alpha , carmiles , 247
hastings / st leonards, east sussex
05.2005 - 08.2010
  • Provided support for elderly or disabled passengers, ensuring a comfortable journey.
  • Kept vehicle in top condition through regular maintenance checks, prolonging its lifespan.
  • Maintained safety by adhering to road regulations and traffic laws.
  • Documented daily logs detailing work hours, fares collected and distance travelled.

engineer

fullers engineering ltd
hastings, east sussex
03.1995 - 12.1998

Joined various metals to create customised client offerings.

Cut metals to precise measurements for project specifications.

Maintained workshop cleanliness to uphold health and safety standards.

mechanic

the mower hospital
smarden, kent
06.1988 - 02.1993

father's business where evenings and weekends spent fixing and renovating various garden machinery.

Education

GCSEs -

angley school
Cranbrook, Kent
09.1988 - 06.1993

btec diploma in performing arts - performing arts

mid kent college
Maidstone, Kent
09.1994 - 07.1995

Skills

  • Ladder climbing confidence
  • Filling cracks proficiency
  • Use of hand tools
  • Tape measuring
  • Ladder and scaffold usage
  • Plaster repairing
  • Cleanliness maintenance
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Domestic decorating
  • Domestic exterior restoration
  • Plastering and filling abilities
  • Woodwork repairs
  • Skilled decorator
  • Client liaison
  • Plumbing and electrics
  • Domestic plumbing proficiency
  • 1st and 2nd fix installations
  • Drywall hanging
  • Window frame construction
  • Electrical fixtures fitting
  • Patch plastering
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Materials knowledge
  • Wood floor completion
  • Laminate installation

Affiliations

  • i enjoy swimming , usually once a week with my children who i taught to swim at a young age , i love football , im a keen pool player and also love a game of darts .

Timeline

roofer / general builder

mcshane roofing ltd
06.2021 - 09.2021

roofer / leadwork specialist

A1 roofing and building
04.2013 - 03.2022

taxi driver

alpha , carmiles , 247
05.2005 - 08.2010

roofer / general builder

self employed sub contractor
04.1999 - Current

engineer

fullers engineering ltd
03.1995 - 12.1998

btec diploma in performing arts - performing arts

mid kent college
09.1994 - 07.1995

GCSEs -

angley school
09.1988 - 06.1993

mechanic

the mower hospital
06.1988 - 02.1993
Clive Critoph