Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
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John Richards

Hereford ,Herefordshire

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Kitchen Marble Fitter

Athena Surfaces
Worcester , Worcestershire
05.2017 - 05.2025
  • Collaborated effectively with team members, fostering a productive work atmosphere.
  • Utilised hand tools and power tools safely whilst adhering to all protocols.
  • Assisted in training and skill development across the team.
  • Followed strict health and safety regulations for a safe working environment.
  • Trained and mentored junior fitters in daily job requirements and best practices.
  • Enforced proper PPE use, promoting on-site safety to minimise incidents.
  • Operated variety of power tools and equipment to cut, shape and finish marble/ granite &quartz components for assembly.
  • Measured components with precision for accuracy in component fabrication and assembly.
  • Inspected and diagnosed faults, swiftly implementing corrective measures to minimise downtime.
  • Worked with customers to implement good use, care and repair strategies.

Marble Kitchen Fitter

PWS
Newton Ayclif, County Durham
05.2010 - 05.2017
  • Provided expert advice on maintenance and care for new fittings, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted thorough checks post-installation to ensure correct functioning and fitment.
  • Rectified technical issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to the project timetable.
  • Achieved client satisfaction with high-quality installation work.
  • Upheld excellent standards of cleanliness throughout the fitting process.

Marble Kitchen Fitter

UK Marble
Hereford , Herefordshire
04.2007 - 04.2010
  • Learned new techniques from senior fitters, broadened skill set.
  • Provided expert advice on maintenance and care for new fittings, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Conducted thorough checks post-installation to ensure correct functioning and fitment.
  • Adapted fitting methods for complex kitchen designs.
  • Rectified technical issues promptly, ensuring minimal disruption to the project timetable.
  • Achieved client satisfaction with high-quality installation work.

Warehouse / Driver

Opella
Hereford , Herefordshire
03.1997 - 03.2007
  • Enhanced customer trust by resolving their queries promptly and politely.
  • Followed established routes for timely deliveries.
  • Coordinated with warehouse staff, fostering effective team communication.

Education

GCSEs -

Perdiswell Secondary School
Worcester, Worcestershire
09.1976 - 06.1981

Skills

  • Efficient time management
  • Measuring and templating jobs
  • Quality control
  • Driving all over the UK
  • Health and Safety
  • Route planning
  • Working in a team or alone
  • Site working

Timeline

Kitchen Marble Fitter

Athena Surfaces
05.2017 - 05.2025

Marble Kitchen Fitter

PWS
05.2010 - 05.2017

Marble Kitchen Fitter

UK Marble
04.2007 - 04.2010

Warehouse / Driver

Opella
03.1997 - 03.2007

GCSEs -

Perdiswell Secondary School
09.1976 - 06.1981
John Richards