David Fairweather
Durham
Summary
I have 20+ years’ experience of joinery. Throughout my career I have worked within various settings spanning from residential and commercial establishments. I have experience of working within established businesses, as well as experience of setting up and running my own joinery and carpentry business. Whereby I focused upon manufacturing pre-fabricated timber walls and bespoke furniture.
To which unfortunately ended due to family circumstances, which I am happy to discuss further upon receiving correspondence.
I have gained a multitude of skills throughout my career, to which are transferable within a wide range of settings and has fundamentally supported my development in progressing within my role. Whereby I have acted as site manager and lead on construction projects. I have directed teams and ensured staff were equipped with appropriate materials, guidelines and skills to perform well.This has led to successfully completing projects on-time and within budget. I have strategically deployed construction staff to maximise productivity, of up to 18 joiners at one time. Whilst organised site's workload and resources to optimise output and productivity. Thus, in turn providing strong presence on site to coordinate execution of construction works, whilst managing a team of sub-contractor tradespeople. I pride myself upon providing mentorship, support and team management. With particular consideration given to communication. I have experience communicating with clients and customers. Whereby I have managed site instructions, utilised and updated daily diaries, record sheets, finances and other forms of site reporting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Joiner - NVQ Level 3
Self-employed
North East
10.2023 - Current
- Interacted with wide range of customers whilst demonstrating strong interpersonal abilities.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood to meet project requirements.
- Used knowledge of different types of wood to choose correct material for specific jobs.
- Designed and fitted bespoke door frames, partition walls and other wooden structures.
- Fitted structures to specifications within tight deadlines.
- Assessed and mitigated risks before starting work on-site.
- Met specifications outlined in project briefs for private and commercial projects.
- Carried out thorough snagging to guarantee final results aligned with project specifications.
- Helped other tradesmen whilst maintaining first time fix mentality.
- Installed decking and planters in outdoor living spaces.
- Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and formwork.
- Improved completed structures through maintenance and repairs.
- Adhered to safety regulations for consistent compliance with UK requirements.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to accurately assess requirements and prioritise tasks.
- Performed best practices to comply with local building codes and health and safety regulations.
- Worked fast under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
- Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
- Cleared away debris and removed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
Site Manager
North East Joiners
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
09.2021 - 09.2023
- Administered site diary with comprehensive visitor, meeting and incident logs.
- Coordinated supply chain and procurement processes to meet budget needs.
- Kept workforce in compliance with operational standards and safety regulations by closely monitoring activities.
- Assessed areas and performed quality control to minimise risks.
- Established work schedules and assignments for employees, maintaining area staffing levels at all times.
- Delivered inductions and toolbox talks to achieve efficient team performance.
- Collaborated with designers and subcontractors to fulfil project goals.
- Facilitated successful Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector visits.
- Examined equipment and reported damages and danger to manager.
- Maintained clean environment by removing hazardous materials.
- Implemented method statements and risk assessment reporting.
- Managed and led team of 18+ staff to continuously achieve and exceed KPI targets.
- Minimised defects through inspections and process reviews.
- Contributed to round table discussions with directors to help resolve safety, compliance and overall maintenance issues.
- Conducted regular site inspections to comply with safety guidelines.
- Liaised with project stakeholders to address concerns for project success.
- Held regular team briefings to communicate project goals and expectations.
- Responded promptly to site issues with optimum solutions to prevent delays.
- Fostered positive team culture, promoting collaboration and strong work ethic among site staff.
Director - Joiner
DF Manufacturing
Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Managed business operations, financial performance and investments of company.
- Designed business strategies to obtain short and long-term goals for company.
- Formulated business plans to increase growth and minimise cost for company.
- Supervised and developed high-achieving staff, providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Managed daily operations by overseeing financials, key performance indicators and employee performance.
- Developed financial strategies to maximise budget allocations and ROI.
- Led negotiations with vendors and suppliers, securing favourable terms.
- Implemented process improvements, streamlining operations for increased productivity.
- Championed customer-centric approach, enhancing overall service delivery and satisfaction.
- Built key stakeholder relationships to facilitate business growth.
- Improved completed structures through maintenance and repairs.
- Fitted structures to specifications within tight deadlines.
- Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and formwork.
- Used knowledge of different types of wood to choose correct material for specific jobs.
- Cut wood on machines or by hand depending on complexity of design.
- Designed and fitted bespoke door frames, partition walls and other wooden structures.
- Met specifications outlined in project briefs for private and commercial projects.
- Carried out thorough snagging to guarantee final results aligned with project specifications.
- Interacted with wide range of customers whilst demonstrating strong interpersonal abilities.
- Adhered to safety regulations for consistent compliance with UK requirements.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood to meet project requirements.
- Helped other tradesmen whilst maintaining first time fix mentality.
- Assessed and mitigated risks before starting work on-site.
- Cleared away debris and removed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to accurately assess requirements and prioritise tasks.
- Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
- Worked fast under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
- Performed best practices to comply with local building codes and health and safety regulations.
Site Manager
North East Joiners
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Administered site diary with comprehensive visitor, meeting and incident logs.
- Coordinated supply chain and procurement processes to meet budget needs.
- Kept workforce in compliance with operational standards and safety regulations by closely monitoring activities.
- Assessed areas and performed quality control to minimise risks.
- Established work schedules and assignments for employees, maintaining area staffing levels at all times.
- Delivered inductions and toolbox talks to achieve efficient team performance.
- Collaborated with designers and subcontractors to fulfil project goals.
- Facilitated successful Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector visits.
- Examined equipment and reported damages and danger to manager.
- Maintained clean environment by removing hazardous materials.
- Implemented method statements and risk assessment reporting.
- Managed and led team 18+ staff to continuously achieve and exceed KPI targets.
- Contributed to round table discussions with directors to help resolve safety, compliance and overall maintenance issues.
- Conducted regular site inspections to comply with safety guidelines.
- Liaised with project stakeholders to address concerns for project success.
- Held regular team briefings to communicate project goals and expectations.
- Responded promptly to site issues with optimum solutions to prevent delays.
- Fostered positive team culture, promoting collaboration and strong work ethic among site staff.
Joiner - NVQ Level 3
North East Joinery
Newton Aycliffe, Durham
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Helped other tradesmen whilst maintaining first time fix mentality.
- Met specifications outlined in project briefs for private and commercial projects.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood to meet project requirements.
- Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and formwork.
- Worked closely with construction manager to complete projects on time.
- Used knowledge of different types of wood to choose correct material for specific jobs.
- Fitted structures to specifications within tight deadlines.
- Interacted with wide range of customers whilst demonstrating strong interpersonal abilities.
- Cut wood on machines or by hand depending on complexity of design.
- Improved completed structures through maintenance and repairs.
- Assessed and mitigated risks before starting work on-site.
- Designed and fitted bespoke door frames, partition walls and other wooden structures.
- Adhered to safety regulations for consistent compliance with UK requirements.
- Installed decking and planters in outdoor living spaces.
- Carried out thorough snagging to guarantee final results aligned with project specifications.
- Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
- Cleared away debris and removed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Worked fast under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to accurately assess requirements and prioritise tasks.
- Performed best practices to comply with local building codes and health and safety regulations.
- Experience working countrywide within commercial properties, including: shops, bars, restaurants, gyms, hospitals, schools, morgues, hotels and kitchens.
Joiner - NVQ Level 3
Elite Outlet Direct Ltd
Hartlepool, Durham
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Helped other tradesmen whilst maintaining first time fix mentality.
- Met specifications outlined in project briefs for private and commercial projects.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood to meet project requirements.
- Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and formwork.
- Worked closely with construction manager to complete projects on time.
- Used knowledge of different types of wood to choose correct material for specific jobs.
- Fitted structures to specifications within tight deadlines.
- Interacted with wide range of customers whilst demonstrating strong interpersonal abilities.
- Cut wood on machines or by hand depending on complexity of design.
- Improved completed structures through maintenance and repairs.
- Assessed and mitigated risks before starting work on-site.
- Designed and fitted bespoke door frames, partition walls and other wooden structures.
- Adhered to safety regulations for consistent compliance with UK requirements.
- Installed decking and planters in outdoor living spaces.
- Carried out thorough snagging to guarantee final results aligned with project specifications.
- Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
- Cleared away debris and removed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Worked fast under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to accurately assess requirements and prioritise tasks.
- Performed best practices to comply with local building codes and health and safety regulations.
Non-Destructive testing technician
Paralloy Ltd
Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees
08.2013 - 01.2015
- Helped other tradesmen whilst maintaining first time fix mentality.
- Employed accurate data collation to correctly determine part quality and conformance.
- Conducted tests to evaluate parts for acceptance or rejection.
- Achieved high levels of client satisfaction by documenting test results and providing clear, detailed findings reports.
- Improved organisational by coordinating NDT inspections and evaluating results with various departments.
- Calibrated non-destructive equipment to examine functionality and power.
- Maintained safe working environment, prioritising security work practices and procedures across all tasks.
- Read and interpreted test results to make improvements.
- Interpreted radiographs and cathode ray tube to examine internal structures.
- Presented findings to update manager regarding latest developments.
- Used non-destructive inspection techniques to identify discrepancies of components.
- Identified structural and material defects and provided remedies.
- Facilitated accurate traceability and evaluation of potential problems by creating and maintaining accurate radiographic records.
Joiner - NVQ Level 3
Buildroute Ltd
Hartlepool, Durham
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Worked closely with construction manager to complete projects on time.
- Cut wood on machines or by hand depending on complexity of design.
- Installed decking and planters in outdoor living spaces.
- Assessed and mitigated risks before starting work on-site.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood to meet project requirements.
- Helped other tradesmen whilst maintaining first time fix mentality.
- Improved completed structures through maintenance and repairs.
- Used knowledge of different types of wood to choose correct material for specific jobs.
- Fitted structures to specifications within tight deadlines.
- Carried out thorough snagging to guarantee final results aligned with project specifications.
- Met specifications outlined in project briefs for private and commercial projects.
- Designed and fitted bespoke door frames, partition walls and other wooden structures.
- Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and formwork.
- Interacted with wide range of customers whilst demonstrating strong interpersonal abilities.
- Adhered to safety regulations for consistent compliance with UK requirements.
- Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
- Performed best practices to comply with local building codes and health and safety regulations.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to accurately assess requirements and prioritise tasks.
- Worked fast under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
- Cleared away debris and removed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
Joiner - NVQ Level 3
Jomast
Teeside, Stockton-on-Tees
08.2009 - 08.2012
- Helped other tradesmen whilst maintaining first time fix mentality.
- Met specifications outlined in project briefs for private and commercial projects.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood to meet project requirements.
- Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and formwork.
- Worked closely with construction manager to complete projects on time.
- Used knowledge of different types of wood to choose correct material for specific jobs.
- Fitted structures to specifications within tight deadlines.
- Interacted with wide range of customers whilst demonstrating strong interpersonal abilities.
- Cut wood on machines or by hand depending on complexity of design.
- Improved completed structures through maintenance and repairs.
- Assessed and mitigated risks before starting work on-site.
- Designed and fitted bespoke door frames, partition walls and other wooden structures.
- Adhered to safety regulations for consistent compliance with UK requirements.
- Installed decking and planters in outdoor living spaces.
- Carried out thorough snagging to guarantee final results aligned with project specifications.
- Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
- Cleared away debris and removed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Worked fast under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
- Read and interpreted blueprints to accurately assess requirements and prioritise tasks.
- Performed best practices to comply with local building codes and health and safety regulations.
Apprentice Joiner
Jomast
Teeside, Stockton-on-Tees
08.2007 - 08.2009
- Designed and fitted bespoke door frames, partition walls and other wooden structures.
- Installed decking and planters in outdoor living spaces.
- Improved completed structures through maintenance and repairs.
- Worked closely with construction manager to complete projects on time.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood to meet project requirements.
- Cut wood on machines or by hand depending on complexity of design.
- Kept working environment clean and safe by practicing safe systems of work and strictly adhering to OSHA regulations across all tasks.
- Adhered to safety regulations for consistent compliance with UK requirements.
- Loaded and unloaded materials, applying safe loading techniques to prevent damage to building materials.
- Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and formwork.
- Fitted structures to specifications within tight deadlines.
- Helped other tradesmen whilst maintaining first time fix mentality.
- Met specifications outlined in project briefs for private and commercial projects.
- Assessed and mitigated risks before starting work on-site.
- Used knowledge of different types of wood to choose correct material for specific jobs.
- Carried out thorough snagging to guarantee final results aligned with project specifications.
- Worked fast under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
- Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
- Performed best practices to comply with local building codes and health and safety regulations.
- Cleared away debris and removed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
Apprentice Joiner
Heartburn Property Services - HPS
Stockton on Tees, Teeside
08.2006 - 08.2007
- Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and formwork.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood to meet project requirements.
- Designed and fitted bespoke door frames, partition walls and other wooden structures.
- Loaded and unloaded materials, applying safe loading techniques to prevent damage to building materials.
- Cut wood on machines or by hand depending on complexity of design.
- Adhered to safety regulations for consistent compliance with UK requirements.
- Improved completed structures through maintenance and repairs.
- Kept working environment clean and safe by practicing safe systems of work and strictly adhering to OSHA regulations across all tasks.
- Fitted structures to specifications within tight deadlines.
- Assessed and mitigated risks before starting work on-site.
- Carried out thorough snagging to guarantee final results aligned with project specifications.
- Helped other tradesmen whilst maintaining first time fix mentality.
- Cleared away debris and removed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Performed best practices to comply with local building codes and health and safety regulations.
- Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
Education
Asbestos Awareness Training
UKATA
06.2023 - 06.2024
Site Management Safety Training Scheme
citb - Site Safety Plus
09.2019 - 09.2024
First Aid at Work
British Red Cross
09.2021 - 09.2024
Fire Warden (Fire Marshal) Training V4.1
Vital Skills, HSQE Ltd
06.2023 -
Carpentry and Joinery
Stockton College
Stockton-on-Tees 08.2012 -
Skills
- Hard working
- Self-motivated
- Attention to detail
- Mechanical cutting
- Fault reporting
- Excellent communication
- Kitchen fitting
- 1st, 2nd and final fix joinery
- Safe use of tools
- Bespoke furniture creation
- Product inspections
- Building site supervision
- Building cost identification
- Emergency assistance
- Manual dexterity
- Site management
- Event supervision
- Interpreting blueprints
- Planning and design
- Strategic research
- Strategic planning
- Physical resource management
- Production reporting
- Supply negotiation
- Financial risk analysis
- Facility management
- Operational support
- Complex resource management
- Department management
- Logistical planning
- Technical drawing understanding
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Team player
- Window installation
- Wood cut preparation
- Safety-orientated
- Building conservation
- CSCS certified
- Basic electrical knowledge
- Building restoration
- Tiling
- Construction and remodelling
- Carpentry finishing
- Furniture development
- Finish carpentry
- Door hanging
- Hinge fitting
- Basic plumbing knowledge
- Construction health and safety
- Woodworking
- Drywalling
- HSE training
- Construction management
- Employee management
- Heavy lifting
- Cost control
- Framing
- Construction site clean-ups
- Drill operation
- Residential construction
- Roof pitching
- Roofing installations
- Wood finishing
Timeline
Joiner - NVQ Level 3
Self-employed
10.2023 - Current
Asbestos Awareness Training
UKATA
06.2023 - 06.2024
Fire Warden (Fire Marshal) Training V4.1
Vital Skills, HSQE Ltd
06.2023 -
Site Manager
North East Joiners
09.2021 - 09.2023
First Aid at Work
British Red Cross
09.2021 - 09.2024
Director - Joiner
DF Manufacturing
09.2020 - 09.2021
Site Manager
North East Joiners
11.2019 - 09.2020
Site Management Safety Training Scheme
citb - Site Safety Plus
09.2019 - 09.2024
Joiner - NVQ Level 3
North East Joinery
02.2017 - 11.2019
Joiner - NVQ Level 3
Elite Outlet Direct Ltd
01.2015 - 02.2017
Non-Destructive testing technician
Paralloy Ltd
08.2013 - 01.2015
Joiner - NVQ Level 3
Buildroute Ltd
08.2012 - 08.2013
Carpentry and Joinery
Stockton College
08.2012 -
Joiner - NVQ Level 3
Jomast
08.2009 - 08.2012
Apprentice Joiner
Jomast
08.2007 - 08.2009
Apprentice Joiner
Heartburn Property Services - HPS
08.2006 - 08.2007
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