Ian Watson

* Carried out on behalf of landlords & letting agencies, inspections for repairs. Costed & repairs carried out direct with tenants.

* Complete renovations to properties inc. all joinery, plumbing plastering tiling etc.

• Created all CDM's to comply with building regulations throughout all phases of construction ensuring legal compliance. Involving building control when required.
• Coordinated construction projects from inception to completion for seamless execution.
• Upgraded properties thermal ratings.
• Installed windows and doors with precision for optimal home insulation.
• Managed supply orders for efficient use of materials, reducing waste.
• Interpreted technical drawings accurately resulting in flawless project implementation.
• Utilised power tools proficiently whilst maintaining strict safety protocols.
• Delivered high-quality work at all times.
• Shared carpentry, plumbing skills across team.
• Assessed work against industry standards, focusing on health, safety and COSHH regulations.
• Informed customers of work progress, expected completion times and potential delays.
• Minimised waste by carefully measuring materials.

• Complied with health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe environment for all occupants.
• Handled tenant complaints efficiently; improved overall resident satisfaction rate.
• Ensured tenant satisfaction with prompt resolution of issues.
• Negotiated vendor contracts to achieve best possible prices.
• Managed budget effectively; kept expenditure within set limits whilst maintaining quality standards.
• Organised training sessions for staff; enhanced their skills and knowledge.

• In sole charge of the cities emergency repairs & rapid response looking after 48 multi trade operatives.
• 100% record of hitting & succeeding all KPI'S.
• Reduced sick days from 16.5 days to 3.5 days.
• Coordinated all emergency repairs from 2, 4, 8 & 24 hour response.
• Improved tenant satisfaction with prompt resolution of issues.
• Managed £ 18 million pound budget effectively; kept expenditure within set limits whilst maintaining quality standards.

* Highest bonus earner for over 8 years whilst on the tools.

• Performed various joinery & glazing repair work on various void, NSU & tenanted properties to a high standard.
• Was always the go to person sent to awkward tenants.
• Installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
• Fitted windows, door frames and external building fixtures.
• Installed laminated safety glass for increased structural integrity in commercial buildings.
• Was the go to person for gaining entry past locks.
• Stood in for, assisted foreman inc. carry out void inspections, writing up repairs for work schedule. From initial inspection to hand over to housing office.

• Carried out boarding,glazing & gain entry work out of hours.
• Internal & external carpentry.
• Organised own workload for optimum performance
• Worked fast under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
• Upheld health & safety at all times.

• Learned how to use power tools effectively, enhancing workshop efficiency.
• Contributed to team projects, fostering good teamwork skills.
• Supported senior joiners / glaziers to complete complex joinery tasks.
• Developed understanding of safety protocols whilst working on construction sites.
• Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and framework.