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Lee Willcox

Brooklands, Manchester

Summary

Experienced ceiling fixer and dryliner with 17 years in the construction industry, specializing in grid ceilings and partition walls for schools, hospitals, and hotels. Proficient in interpreting architectural plans, measuring, and marking out work areas. Skilled in coordinating with tradespeople and managing project logistics, including sourcing work and overseeing a team. Competent in office management tasks such as tax returns, invoicing, quoting, and supplier negotiations.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Builder/Dryliner and Ceiling fixer

Self Employed Builder/Dryliner and Ceiling fixer
04.2009 - Current
  • Measure and mark out ceilings and partition walls from architect plans daily.
  • Set up grid ceilings and internal partition walls in schools, hospitals, hotels.
  • Liaise with trades and coordinate supplier orders while managing office admin.

Director

LWS drylining and partitions
06.2020 - 07.2025

Team of 8-12 men

Managing cash flow

meetings with accountant, main contractors , health and safety personel

Managing multiply jobs and different sites at one time

Construction Site Supervisor

Mansell Finishes Ltd
10.2014 - 03.2015

Site supervisor overseeing personnel working on construction projects. Ensureing everyone adheres to workplace health and safety standards and that teams complete projects on schedule.

  • managing construction personnel and delegating tasks to meet deadlines
  • performing regular inspections of the construction site
  • identifying potential safety hazards and managing them accordingly
  • ensuring all personnel comply with health and safety practices, such as wearing the appropriate protective equipment
  • organising work schedules
  • checking work techniques are correct and safe
  • managing orders and deliveries of building materials
  • assisting project managers with planning work activities
  • completing site reports and other records
  • attending site management meetings
  • adaptability
  • knowledge of building and construction methods
  • experience in manufacturing production and processes
  • business management
  • IT literacy, including the use of computers and handheld devices
  • knowledge of construction regulations and health and safety legislation
  • ability to interpret building plans and blueprints
  • problem solving

Installer

Virgin Media (MAP Group UK and Cobra)
Manchester
01.2004 - 04.2009
  • I worked for the above contractors installing all virgin media products in and around the great Manchester area and also covering Liverpool on a few occasions.
  • I have shadowed trainees, worked as a two man crew and also as by myself.
  • On many occasions I was asked to stand in for supervisors and manage the crews work load or any problems they came across during their working day.
  • I worked for the above contractors installing all virgin media products in and around the great Manchester area and also covering Liverpool on a few occasions.

Data Entry Clerk

Abacus Financial Consultants LTD
01.2004 - 07.2004
  • I inputted client’s details on to a database, inbound and outbound calls to help gain new clients for a fast moving company.
  • I also had to compile spread sheets on a daily basis to hit my weekly target.

Sales Assistant, Bike Technician, Supervisor, Assistant Manager

JJB Sports PLC
, North West
01.1996 - 01.2004
  • I was a sales assistant for two years, a bike technician for six months, a supervisor for one year and four and half years as an assistant manager in different stores across the north west.
  • Daily tasks involved quality audits, managing teams of 20 or more, providing excellent customer service.
  • Compiling reports for head office also Cash handling.

Pipe Fitters Mate

Acsim LTD
01.1995 - 01.1996
  • As a pipe fitters mate my main duties involved assembling boilers and water systems in to schools and office blocks.
  • I also checked off deliveries, putting them in to correct storage.

Customer Service Manager

American Sports
01.1988 - 01.1995
  • I dealt with customers enquiries on the telephone and resolved any complaints quickly and efficiently.
  • I managed the staff, orders, and equipment and general day to day running of the shop.

Education

NVQ Level 2 diploma-interior systems - construction-Dry lining Fixing

01.2011

Skills

  • Cobra Installations training and development
  • NVQ Level 2-Cablecom Training
  • Hand Plastering
  • IPAF training
  • PASMA (tower)
  • Ace Training (Mansell finishes Ltd) ATS-AWP
  • Abrasive Wheels
  • Practical Upgrade
  • NVQ Level 2 diploma-interior systems (construction)-Dry lining Fixing (QCF)
  • Children’s First Aid
  • Level One Coaching
  • Safe Guarding Children

Custom Section

  • Cobra Installations training and development, 2004-01-01
  • NVQ Level 2-Cablecom Training, 2008-01-01
  • Hand Plastering course
  • IPAF training all levels passed, 2011-01-01
  • PASMA (tower), 2011-01-01
  • Ace Training (Mansell finishes Ltd) ATS-AWP, Abrasive Wheels, and Practical Upgrade, 2011-01-01
  • NVQ Level 2 diploma-interior systems (construction)-Dry lining Fixing (QCF), 2011-01-01
  • Children’s First Aid
  • Level One Coaching
  • Safe Guarding Children

Hobbies and Interests

  • I manage our local under 8s football team which my son plays for.
  • I enjoy outdoor sports, socializing with family and friends and spending time with my wife and my son.

Timeline

Director

LWS drylining and partitions
06.2020 - 07.2025

Construction Site Supervisor

Mansell Finishes Ltd
10.2014 - 03.2015

Builder/Dryliner and Ceiling fixer

Self Employed Builder/Dryliner and Ceiling fixer
04.2009 - Current

Installer

Virgin Media (MAP Group UK and Cobra)
01.2004 - 04.2009

Data Entry Clerk

Abacus Financial Consultants LTD
01.2004 - 07.2004

Sales Assistant, Bike Technician, Supervisor, Assistant Manager

JJB Sports PLC
01.1996 - 01.2004

Pipe Fitters Mate

Acsim LTD
01.1995 - 01.1996

Customer Service Manager

American Sports
01.1988 - 01.1995

NVQ Level 2 diploma-interior systems - construction-Dry lining Fixing

Lee Willcox