Lee Jay Skeggs
Ely
Summary
I am a skilled tradesperson with 25 years of extensive expertise in carpentry, and floor laying. Proficient in drywall installation, plastering, painting, and decorating, with a strong understanding of materials and equipment maintenance. Demonstrates confidence in decision making and multitasking efficiency, ensuring high-quality results in bathroom installations, kitchen fittings, and ceiling repairs. Adept at blueprint reading and hardware tools usage. Career goals include advancing proficiency in construction techniques while contributing to innovative building solutions.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Multi trader
JACKSON & CHRISTIE Home improvements
Ely, Cambridgeshire
2023.02 - Current
- Demolition of old walls and fittings
- Moving walls , windows and door positioning.
- Repairs of old flooring and fittings.
- Installation of new walls and plastering.
- Assisting with tiling and basic plumbing.
- Fitting new cupboards in kitchens and bathroms.
- Painting and Dry lining
- Collaborated effectively with team members.
- Demonstrated proficiency in a range of trade skills, ensuring timely project completion.
- Undertaking carpentry tasks first and second fix
- Completed projects within deadlines by employing effective time management strategies.
Multi trader
DG BUILDING
Ely, Cambridgeshire
2013.01 - 2023.01
- Building new homes
- Rendered smooth plasterwork to improve appearance of interiors.Maintained clean working areas, promoting a safer environment for both workers and clients.
- Undertook carpentry tasks ensuring robust and functional furniture installations.
- Installed flooring solutions for enhanced aesthetic appeal and functionality of spaces.
- Groundwork laying foundations of a property
- Carpentry first fix and second fix stages
- Roofing for new home builds and extensions
- Assisting with fitting new kitchens and bathrooms
- Painting ,plastering, and flooring.
Apprentice/ Multi trade
S J FLACK BUILDERS
Ely, Cambridgeshire
2001.03 - 2011.02
- Strengthened understanding of business operations by actively listening during briefings and trainings.
- Adhered strictly to company policies and procedures, promoting a professional work atmosphere.
- Adapted quickly to changing work requirements, maintaining high-performance standards under pressure.
- Started of as a plasterer apprentice ,working on walls and ceilings
- Progressed into building extensions and renovations in houses
- Started carpentry with Shamus the owner of the company and i was taught the basic skills .
Education
GCSEs -
Witchford
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 1990.06 - 1991.05
NVQ Level 1 - electrical engineering
CRC
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire 1991.09 - 1992.06
Skills
- Window and door installation
- Carpentry proficiency
- Floor laying expertise
- Drywall installation
- Painting and decorating
- Material knowledge
- Equipment Maintenance
- Bathroom installation
- Blueprint reading
- Kitchen fitting
- Ceiling repair
- Confidence in decision making
- Tape measuring
- Multitasking efficiency
- Hardware tools usage
- Roofing and tiling
- Soundproofing
- Ceilings skimming
- Skimming techniques
Accomplishments
Won two awards with my time at DG Building , LABC for best local builder for East Anglia 2016 and 2018
Affiliations
- Golfing ,football travelling
Timeline
Multi trader
JACKSON & CHRISTIE Home improvements
2023.02 - Current
Multi trader
DG BUILDING
2013.01 - 2023.01
Apprentice/ Multi trade
S J FLACK BUILDERS
2001.03 - 2011.02
NVQ Level 1 - electrical engineering
CRC
1991.09 - 1992.06
GCSEs -
Witchford
1990.06 - 1991.05