John McGachan
Longfield,Kent
Summary
Skilled Specialist Commercial Floor Layer with expertise in subfloor preparation, damp proof membranes, and vinyl laying. Holds a Level 4 PTLLS Teaching Qualification and pursues an A3 Assessors Award. Certified in NSPCC Safeguarding and Child Protection, committed to health and safety compliance. Aims to enhance product knowledge while upholding high safety standards.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
Flooring Contracts Manager
AC Flooring
Marston Moretaine, Central Bedfordshire
- I am a driven and professional Flooring Specialist with 45 years' experience. I also have 3 years' Employability and Apprenticeship teaching experience, which has helped me progress onto training for my A3 Assessors Award. I am reliable and resilient and always put my greatest efforts into completing any tasks given to me. I provide meticulous management in all aspects of the contracts I receive and this allows me to build and maintain sustainable relationships in the business.
- Coordinated timely delivery of materials and labour to sites to meet project schedules
- Facilitated communication between offices and staff to ensure accurate task execution and prompt payment
- Completed tasks according to client instructions.
- Supported team operations through assistance in various tasks to enhance efficiency
Specialist Floor Layer
Self Employed
Longfield, Kent
1981.09 - Current
- Improved workflow efficiency by analysing processes and refining procedures for better clarity.
- Negotiated vendor terms, achieving cost-effective agreements that benefited the company budget.
- Developed bespoke software solutions aligned to specific business needs.
- Implemented data security measures that protected sensitive information and ensured compliance.
Flooring Tutor
Floortrain GB Ltd
London
2013.01 - 2016.01
- Develop and design Apprenticeship delivery modules
- Set objectives and targets for all students and ultimately help them learn all the skills they require to gain employment
- Coordinated classes and monitored development plans for learners to ensure progress
- Coordinated support staff and assistants to optimise class management
- Prepared and organised workshop areas for hands-on instructional activities
- Units covered: L1 Core 01, L2 Core 04, L2 Core 05, L2 0cc88, L2 0cc89, L2 0cc90, L2 0CC91 and L2 0cc92.
Education
Scott Lidgett school
Bermondsey, Southwark 1975.09 - 1980.08
Skills
- Specialist Commercial Floor Layer
- Vinyl laying
- Screed application
- Subfloor preparation
- Damp proofing techniques
- Material Specifications
- Contract Compliance
- Site Safety Management
- Safety compliance
- Training Delivery
- Assessment Coordination
- Customer Service
- Product knowledge
- Time efficiency
- Resilience under pressure
- Safety consciousness
Custom
- Helped Set up and run the first12 week flooring Course for the unemployed 'pilot scheme' with approximately 74% moving into full time employment.
- 3 NVQs (impervious, textile and wood).
- Contract Management-Overseeing multiple sites for flooring projects, forecasting budgets and making sure timescales are adhered too.
- Good Communication Skills
- Dependable and Honest
- Adaptable and Passionate
- Health and Safety
Affiliations
- Qualified PADI Open Diver
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Flooring Tutor
Floortrain GB Ltd
2013.01 - 2016.01
Specialist Floor Layer
Self Employed
1981.09 - Current
Scott Lidgett school
1975.09 - 1980.08
Flooring Contracts Manager
AC Flooring