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jonathan bennett

Wolverhampton,southstaffordshire

Summary

Attentive technician skilled in monitoring and resolving project hazards. Prioritises maintenance and repair tasks with strict time management. Strong record-keeping skills with focus on accuracy. Methodical furniture and mobility scooters skilled technical analysis and mechanical troubleshooting. Expertly reads and understands technical documentation to complete quality work. Carefully evaluate furniture to identify needs and plan best approaches to achieve desired finishes. Systematic in prioritizing and accomplishing daily tasks and meeting customer needs. Offering 20 years of experience in furniture repairs and mobility furniture repairs and scooters.

Resourceful Furniture Finisher with experience staining, polishing and upholstering furniture pieces. Expert at using various tools and materials to create desired results.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

furniture Repair Technician

homeserve furniture repairs
Brierley Hill, westmidlands
07.2002 - 06.2023
  • Assessed, diagnosed and resolved complex [Type] faults in furniture chairs within small timeframe
  • Reduced future incidences of emergency repairs on mobililty chairs scooters through expert inspection then repair
  • Received promotion from upholsterer to Repair Technician within 6 months
  • Trained numerous junior staff in complex aspects of repair including leather repairs upholstery
  • Recorded and filed detailed reports notes in pda foam to optimise traceability.
  • Reinforced joints using nails, screws or adhesives to support longevity.
  • Trimmed and assembled parts and subassemblies to form complete units.
  • Prioritised competing tasks and managed deadlines to meet customer needs.

Furniture Restorer

ecomaster
Tamworth, Staffordshire
04.1998 - 05.2003
  • Completed finish work to decorate, coat or protect wooden articles and surfaces.
  • Reinforced joints using nails, screws or adhesives to support longevity.
  • Adhered to established safety protocols and PPE requirements to reduce risks.
  • Repaired dents, cracks or holes and replaced broken parts of furniture frames.
  • Operated power saws and hand tools to cut, shape and form wooden parts and components.
  • Sanded raw wood to prepare surface for painting, staining or sealing.
  • Trimmed and assembled parts and subassemblies to form complete units.
  • Used safety equipment, measuring instruments, and technical drawing software across different project stages.

Upholsterer

acf seating
Kingswinford, Dudley
06.1994 - 03.2003
  • Checked materials ahead of use for conformance with drawings and assembly specifications.
  • Assembled furniture and prepped for upholstery to maintain smooth production operations.
  • Created new patterns and templates to achieve customer design specifications.
  • Selected fixtures and tool jigs to suit assembly requirements for quality results.uphols
  • Worked diligently to upholstery deadlines, achieving productivity and performance targets.
  • Prepared materials ahead of use to enable smooth production processes and timely completion.
  • Kept workstations clean and tidy to limit furniture damage risks.
  • Lined and upholstered furnishings using techniques suited to materials and furniture styles.
  • Quality-checked work to verify conformance with agreed standards for optimised customer satisfaction.
  • Used knowledge of precision, hand and power tools to accurately select equipment according to design requirements.
  • Cut foam and fabric to exact size requirements to minimise waste and maximise profit.
  • Manufactured items quickly and accurately to achieve production activity KPIs.

Education

nocn - plumbing and mechanical skills

Dudley College of Technology
Dudley
09.2003 - 06.2004

Certificate of Higher Education - maths

Dudley College of Technology
Dudley
03.1993 - 02.1994

Skills

  • Repair services
  • Plumbing
  • Reporting and documentation
  • Assembly and production
  • basic Carpentry
  • Safety compliance
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • mobility repairs
  • electric recliner repairs
  • leather repairs
  • upholstery repairs
  • wood repairs
  • painting

Timeline

nocn - plumbing and mechanical skills

Dudley College of Technology
09.2003 - 06.2004

furniture Repair Technician

homeserve furniture repairs
07.2002 - 06.2023

Furniture Restorer

ecomaster
04.1998 - 05.2003

Upholsterer

acf seating
06.1994 - 03.2003

Certificate of Higher Education - maths

Dudley College of Technology
03.1993 - 02.1994

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