Johnpaul Knell
Maidstone,Kent
Summary
Dedicated Carpenter with 30 years of experience in carpentry and construction. Excels at using practical skill set to craft exquisite results, regularly surpassing clients' expectations. Dedicated to working individually and in small teams to complete construction projects ahead of schedule.
I also hold a DBS and and IPAF certificate.
Hardworking carpentry professional with extensive experience across various construction settings. Interprets design briefs to prepare, assemble and build accurate, secure structures. Collaborative team player dedicated to achieving quality outcomes within agreed deadlines.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work history
Exhibition carpenter
Stance Sets
Brentwood, Essex
2025.06 - 2025.10
- Performed routine maintenance on carpentry equipment, prolonging their usability and reliability.
- Optimised use of resources by reducing wastage during cutting processes,.
- Collaborated effectively with other tradespeople, promoting a harmonious work environment.
Carpenter, formworker
Various
Various, Kent/Essex
2021.08 - 2025.06
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance to ensure long-lasting performance.
- Followed detailed architectural drawings, resulting in precise construction projects.
- Enhanced safety measures by maintaining cleanliness and organisation of the work area.
Modular home fitter
AMK
Ashford, Kent
2020.02 - 2021.12
- Repaired complex machinery by following precise technical diagrams.
- Collaborated effectively with team members, fostering a productive work atmosphere.
- Inspected product quality through thorough examination of each component part.
Carpenter
PC Formwork
Maidstone, Kent
1994.01 - 2015.11
- Created detailed layouts based on blueprints; accuracy in project execution achieved.
- Followed detailed architectural drawings, resulting in precise construction projects.
- Cut timber into designated sizes efficiently using saws, enhancing productivity.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Carpentry
Chatham college
Chatham07.1992
Skills
- Carpenter certifications
- SSSTS
- Carpentry tools handling
- Metalwork familiarity
- Exhibition stand assembly
- Design aesthetics understanding
- Adaptive thinking
- Veneering understanding
- Woodworking expertise
- Material cutting precision
- Plywood handling
- On-Site assembly
- Structural fabrication
- Laminate work
- Painting and coating
- Knowledge of building codes
- Wood finishing methods
- Deadline-oriented
- On-the-spot decision-making
- Budget adherence
- Carpentry finishing
- Hinge fitting
- Wood finishing
- Door installation
- Joinery
- Plastering
- Basic plumbing knowledge
- Wood types knowledge
- Door hanging
- Kitchen fitting
- Flooring construction
- Power tools operation
- Construction carpentry
- Roofing installations
- General woodworking
- Finish carpentry
- Attention to Detail
- Spatial awareness
- Joinery techniques
- Material handling
- Problem-solving
- Safety compliance
Timeline
Exhibition carpenter
Stance Sets
2025.06 - 2025.10
Carpenter, formworker
Various
2021.08 - 2025.06
Modular home fitter
AMK
2020.02 - 2021.12
Carpenter
PC Formwork
1994.01 - 2015.11
NVQ Level 2 - Carpentry
Chatham college