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Gary Davis

Attleborough,Norfolk

Summary

I have been involved with a number of projects from simple window design to the full refurbishment of shops and I have run my own company which has given me experience and understanding of how things should be organised and run to ensure the business is as efficient and cost effective as possible whilst meeting all my legal requirements such as health and safety .I am a dedicated professional with expertise in general construction and project coordination. I demonstrate efficient time allocation and task management strategies. Proficient in power tools and committed to maintaining a safety-focused mindset, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to industry standards.

I am a positive, knowledgeable, hard working, approachable person who is able to lead a team in a proactive, organised and professional manner.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Maintenance engineer/carpenter/fabric

UEA
Norwich, Norfolk
02.2024 - Current
  • Adhered to all standard operating procedures ensuring compliance and safe operation.
  • Documented service records meticulously, aiding smooth operations management.
  • Provided technical support, enhancing operations reliability.
  • Diagnosed malfunctions to promptly restore service.

Maintenance engineer/carpentry/plumbing

Agency role for Norwich City Services
Norwich, Norfolk
01.2024 - 02.2025

Agency job role for Norwich City Services.

  • Multi-trade / carpentry / voids.

Team leader

Home Dimensions Ltd
Bury St Edmonds, Sufolk
08.2019 - 12.2024

Job content included:

  • Leading team of fitters for Home improvement company.
  • Carpentry 1st and 2nd fix
  • Warm roofs, Hardie plank cladding
  • Roof line
  • Tiling
  • Basic plumbing
  • Plaster boarding
  • Extension's and Renovations
  • Provided accurate estimates for potential projects, ensuring transparency with customers.
  • Upheld high standards of workmanship across all tasks, resulting in positive feedback from clients.
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Team leader

Budget Windows
St Albans, Hertfordshire
02.2010 - 05.2019
  • Leading team of fitters
  • Tasks included RAMS
  • Surveying
  • Plastering
  • First and second fix carpentry
  • All glazing aspects including fitting windows, bi-fold doors, conservatories, guttering, soffit and fascia's, roofing.
  • Maintenance and repair.

Sole trader- Own company GD Glazing

Self employed
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
01.2004 - 01.2010
  • Running FENSA registered glazing company.
  • Surveying, pricing, sourcing, fitting and risk assessing sites, resolving any related issues and ensuring I complied with industry regulations and health and safety requirements.
  • Maintained financial records for accurate reporting.
  • Negotiated with suppliers for better prices.

Carpenter and joiner

S J Murphy's
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
09.1992 - 01.2004

Work experience during City and Guilds qualification lead to being offered a permanent position with the company.

Tasks included:

  • Carpentry
  • Shop fitting
  • Fitting double glazing to commercial and domestic buildings.
  • Roofing
  • Artificial ceilings.

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Glazing Inc Health and Safety - Glazing

NVQ Level 3 in Glazing Inc Health and Safety
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

City & Guilds - Carpentry and Joinerys

St Albans building college
St Albans
09.1992 - 07.1994

GCSE Mathematics Grade C - GCSE

Heathcote Secondary School
Stevenage
09.1985 - 06.1990

GCSE English Grade C, - GCSE

Heathcote School
Stevenage
06.1990

GCSE Craft, Design and Technology Grade C - GCSE

Heathcote School
Stevenage, Hertfordshire
09.1985 - 09.1990

GCSE Science Grade D - GCSE

Heathcote School
Stevenage
09.1985 - 06.1990

GCSE Geography Grade D - GCSE

Heathcote School
Stevenage
06.1990

Skills

  • Efficient time allocation
  • Project coordination skills
  • General construction expertise
  • Power tool proficiency
  • Analytical problem solving
  • Task management strategies
  • Safety-focused mindset

Affiliations

  • Golf and fishing
  • I have an interest in antiques and often frequent fairs and shops.

Certification

I have a full clean driving licence

After completing a 3 day first aid course i am now a first aider for the UEA

I have a PASMA certificate

I have enrolled for NEBOSH training course which commences this month and will be completed by early February. This has been booked through the UEA.


Timeline

Maintenance engineer/carpenter/fabric

UEA
02.2024 - Current

Maintenance engineer/carpentry/plumbing

Agency role for Norwich City Services
01.2024 - 02.2025

Team leader

Home Dimensions Ltd
08.2019 - 12.2024

Team leader

Budget Windows
02.2010 - 05.2019

Sole trader- Own company GD Glazing

Self employed
01.2004 - 01.2010

Carpenter and joiner

S J Murphy's
09.1992 - 01.2004

City & Guilds - Carpentry and Joinerys

St Albans building college
09.1992 - 07.1994

GCSE Mathematics Grade C - GCSE

Heathcote Secondary School
09.1985 - 06.1990

GCSE Craft, Design and Technology Grade C - GCSE

Heathcote School
09.1985 - 09.1990

GCSE Science Grade D - GCSE

Heathcote School
09.1985 - 06.1990

NVQ Level 3 in Glazing Inc Health and Safety - Glazing

NVQ Level 3 in Glazing Inc Health and Safety

GCSE English Grade C, - GCSE

Heathcote School

GCSE Geography Grade D - GCSE

Heathcote School
Gary Davis