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Franklin Philp

Gillingham,Dorset

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in carpentry, joinery, and fitting, complemented by a strong aptitude for interior design and precision craftsmanship. Demonstrates proficiency in reading and interpreting site plans, specifications, and technical drawings, ensuring seamless kitchen installations and on-site problem resolution. Skilled in client communication and visualisation of finished projects, leveraging technical skills including computer literacy across Windows platforms and software such as Word and Excel. Committed to delivering high-quality results with patience for intricate tasks and a keen design sensibility.

Dedicated Carpenter with [Number] years of experience in carpentry and construction. Excels at using practical skill set to craft exquisite results, regularly surpassing clients' expectations. Dedicated to working individually and in small teams to complete construction projects ahead of schedule.

Methodical worker confident at managing time and workload independently. History of communicating with customers and troubleshooting system faults. Enthusiastic work ethic with strong attention to detail.

Dedicated and reliable, bringing strong problem-solving abilities and hands-on skills to role. Proficient in using hand tools and power tools, with solid teamwork and communication skills. Committed to delivering high-quality craftsmanship and contributing to success of [Desired Position] role.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work history

Multi trade Carpenter / Service engineer (Employed)

Salisbury Hospital working for OCS
06.2022 - 01.2026
  • Responsible for the building fabric as part of a team on block 10 & 11 plus the laundry which included: All doors and windows (Fire doors, hardware, door closers, locks, seals and general ironmongery).
  • Plumbing to include TMVs, blocked drains, leaking pipes and taps replace/repair.
  • Building ventilation, blinds, curtain rails, dignity blinds and fixtures.

Service Engineer / Surveyor - Windows and Doors (Employed)

Norrsken in Poole
03.2016 - 10.2021
  • Managed a team of 2-6 extra men on installations.
  • Training and managing of 1 to 2 extra men for site remedial work.
  • Dealt with Client Warranty issues by email or phone each week.
  • Produced reports specifying recommended improvements and changes of practise.
  • Identified 96% of client problems correctly on the first visit.
  • Resolved 60% of issues there and then left with a good customer service review.
  • Settled approximately 40% by the second visit with parts and/or extra labour.
  • Pre-construction site access planning inspections.
  • Commercial and Residential Glazing projects
  • High-end Aluminium Clad Timber frame Window and Door products.

Kitchen Fitter

11.2015 - 12.2015
  • Remedial Modifications of kitchens. (Self employed).

Salesman / Surveyor

06.2014 - 03.2015
  • Selling / Survey - Plantation Shutters / Sun blinds (Self employed)

Sales and Installation technician

09.2008 - 05.2013
  • Residential water filters (Own part-time business).

Kitchen / Surveyor / Designer and Fitter

08.2004 - 05.2013
  • Surveying, Designing and Installing kitchens (Sub Contract)

Window and Door Fitter

03.1998 - 07.2004
  • Commercial and Residential Glazing projects (Sub Contract)
  • Aluminium Clad Timber, and Plastic window & door products.

Carpenter & Joiner

05.1994 - 03.1998
  • New builds, Roofs, Staircase formwork, Exhibitions etc. (Self-employed)
  • Timber Buildings, Conservatories, Refurbishments, Shopfitting, Conversions etc.
  • Worked in Germany for 19 years (returned May 2013)

Education

5 GCSE equivalents - Maths and English

Skills

  • Relevant: Carpentry, Joinery, Fitting, Surveying, Designer
  • Technical: Read and Interpret: Site Plans, Specifications, Technical drawings, Language: English
  • Additional: Computer literate, Windows 7,10, Word (Open Office), Excel, PC Maintenance
  • Finish carpentry techniques
  • Interior design aptitude
  • Hand tools proficiency
  • Design sensibility
  • Skilled client communication
  • Patience with intricate tasks
  • Precision craftsmanship
  • On-Site problem resolution
  • Visualisation of finished projects
  • Kitchen installations

Transferable Skills

Spatial Perception, Versatility, Methodical Troubleshoot, Resourceful, Imaginative, Communication

Career Goals

Seeking a service engineer / surveyor role where seeing things differently and fixing them first time around is important.

Timeline

Multi trade Carpenter / Service engineer (Employed)

Salisbury Hospital working for OCS
06.2022 - 01.2026

Service Engineer / Surveyor - Windows and Doors (Employed)

Norrsken in Poole
03.2016 - 10.2021

Kitchen Fitter

11.2015 - 12.2015

Salesman / Surveyor

06.2014 - 03.2015

Sales and Installation technician

09.2008 - 05.2013

Kitchen / Surveyor / Designer and Fitter

08.2004 - 05.2013

Window and Door Fitter

03.1998 - 07.2004

Carpenter & Joiner

05.1994 - 03.1998

5 GCSE equivalents - Maths and English

Franklin Philp