Gavin Broad
Maypole,Birmingham
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in carpentry and construction management, demonstrating proficiency in efficient delegation, time management, and quality assurance. Skilled in subcontractor liaison, site operation supervision, and health and safety compliance, ensuring high-value project success. Adept at instructional leadership and apprentice training, fostering workforce development while maintaining rigorous building code compliance. Committed to proactive risk assessment and materials QC inspection to uphold quality standards across all operations. Career goals include advancing leadership roles within the construction industry to drive innovation and excellence.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Carpenter supervisor
Self employed / Sbs carpentry ltd
Birmingham, West Midlands
2008.09 - Current
- Conducted site inspections to ensure compliance with building regulations.
- Maintained clean workspaces, promoting safety and efficiency.
- Managed carpentry team, prioritising tasks for timely project completion.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance productivity levels.
- Established high work standards to deliver superior craftsmanship.
- Hired, trained, and supervised junior carpenters for skill development.
- Identified potential issues to prevent delays in project completion.
- Implemented creative designs to improve aesthetic appeal of projects.
Carpenter
Self employed
Birmingham , West Midlands
1985.09 - Current
- Mastered use of power tools to improve efficiency on job tasks.
- Completed all carpentry works within stipulated timeframes; timely delivery ensured.
- Ensured accurate measurements with the proper use of measuring tapes and rulers.
- Adhered strictly to building codes during all carpentry works, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Installed wooden structures such as flooring, doors, windows for enhanced property value.
- Followed detailed architectural drawings, resulting in precise construction projects.
- Cut timber into designated sizes efficiently using saws, enhancing productivity.
- Coordinated with other construction professionals, promoting a collaborative working environment.
- Enhanced safety measures by maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the work area.
- Repaired damaged woodwork for improved aesthetic appeal.
- Worked fast under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
- Replaced doors and installed new features with precision.
- Repaired and installed doors, windows and cabinets in houses, apartments or offices.
- Completed snagging and finishing to achieve faultless results.
- Built walls, floors and ceilings to install foundation.
- Measured materials to determine sizes and quantity required for construction project.
- Cleared away debris and removed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Fitted windows, door frames and external building fixtures.
- Followed project specifications to cut wood and carpentry materials to exact shape and size.
- Prepared and assembled internal doors, staircases and panelling.
- Managed top-quality kitchen and bathroom renovations on time and on budget.
- Built and installed solid oak door casings and flooring.
- Adapted wooden fixtures to meet required quality and size specifications.
Education
City and Guilds - Carpentry and Joinery
Hall Green technical college.
Birmingham 09/1983 - 09/1986
Skills
- Time management efficiency
- Carpentry expertise
- Punctuality and reliability
- Quality assurance focus
- Finishing carpentry techniques
- Repair works supervision
- Door and window fitting
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Construction industry knowledge
- Leadership expertise
- Materials QC inspection
- Apprentice training
- 1st and 2nd fix work
- Carpentry
- Workforce management
- Door installation
- Building maintenance
- Quality standards enforcement
- Initiative taking
- Work delegation
Affiliations
- Travelling, motor sports , kayaking,
Certification
I have a gold CSCS card
I am SSSTS trained
I am Firas trained.
I have been in the construction industry for 40 years. For the last 15 years I have been working for carpentry contractors in a supervisory role.
I have supervised various projects and values.
Student Accommodation
Schools
Universities
Housing
Hotels
Offices
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Carpenter supervisor
Self employed / Sbs carpentry ltd
2008.09 - Current
Carpenter
Self employed
1985.09 - Current
City and Guilds - Carpentry and Joinery
Hall Green technical college.
09/1983 - 09/1986