- Japanese woodworking
- bonsai
- martial arts
- football
- travel
- gardening
Mark Skinner
tiptree,colchester
Summary
Experienced Joinery Shop Manager and Wood Machinist skilled in power tool operation and technical drawing interpretation. Manages production schedules and ensures quality assurance while leading teams to meet deadlines. Specialises in joinery installation, furniture assembly, and shopfitting, delivering bespoke solutions tailored to client specifications. Ensures safe working environments and high-quality craftsmanship through effective use of hand tools and woodworking machinery.
Overview
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Certification
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
upvc window fabricator
ujam uk
london
10.2025 - 07.2026
- Fabricated UPVC, aluminium, and timber windows, consistently meeting customer specifications and deadlines.
- Conducted precise measurements and accurate material cuts, minimising waste and enhancing resource efficiency.
- Performed quality control checks at each stage of production, identifying and rectifying any issues promptly.
- Managed project timelines, ensuring timely completion of all orders within allocated timeframes.
joinery shop manager
home counties joinery
harlow, essex
04.2020 - 12.2024
- Utilised a wide range of hand tools and woodworking machinery to execute precision work on complex joinery projects.
- Interpreted technical drawings for accuracy and followed design specifications suitable for various buildings.
- Measured and marked wood to follow technical design specifications.
- Quality checked materials and finished products, ensuring clients receive excellent results.
- Oversaw production schedules to meet timely deadlines.
- Scheduled projects effectively, managing time to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail or craftsmanship.
- Produced cutting lists to track work inventory.
- Kept track of work progress and maintained daily logs.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations at all times, maintaining a safe working environment for self and colleagues.
joinery shop manager
johnsons joinery
, essex
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Utilised a wide range of hand tools and woodworking machinery to execute precision work on complex joinery projects.
- Installed various types of joinery products, including doors, windows, and staircases, enhancing property aesthetics and functionality.
- Measured, cut, and assembled wooden components to construct high-quality bespoke furniture tailored to client specifications.
- Quality checked materials and finished products, ensuring clients receive excellent results.
- Produced bespoke joinery in busy workshop environments, ensuring final results matched requirements.
- Oversaw production schedules to meet timely deadlines.
- Managed inventory of materials and tools, placing orders as necessary to maintain optimal stock levels and meet project timelines.
- Utilised power saws, grinders and hand tool cutters to cut different wood sizes for construction.
- Measured and marked wood to follow technical design specifications.
- Produced cutting lists to track work inventory.
- Monitored work progress daily to ensure tasks were on schedule. and maintained daily logs.
joinery shop manager
glaze and frame
, london
06.2000 - 04.2018
- Managed team of joiners, delivering training and support to enhance skill development.
- Oversaw production schedules, facilitating timely project completion.
- Monitored daily work progress, ensuring adherence to project timelines.
- Scheduled projects effectively, managing time to meet tight deadlines without sacrificing attention to detail or craftsmanship.
- Produced bespoke joinery in busy workshop environments, ensuring final results matched requirements.
- Quality checked materials and finished products, ensuring clients receive excellent results.
- Measured and marked wood to follow technical design specifications.
- Produced cutting lists to track work inventory.
- Managed inventory of materials and tools, placing orders as necessary to maintain optimal stock levels and meet project timelines.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations at all times, maintaining a safe working environment for self and colleagues.
Wood Machinist/joiner
wandsdown joinery
fulham, london
05.1988 - 09.1999
- Operated and maintained a variety of woodworking machinery, including saws, planers, and lathes, to craft high-quality wooden products.
- Interpreted technical drawings and specifications to accurately measure and cut wood for bespoke furniture manufacturing.
- Measured wood dimensions accurately and shaped it into diverse articles using both hand and power tools.
- Collaborated with workshop teams to aid production progress and achieve completed products within target timeframes.
- Kept workshop areas clear of waste and debris for safe, hygienic environments.
Wood Machinist
london transport
fulham, london
09.1980 - 06.1987
- Operated and maintained a variety of woodworking machinery, including saws, planers, and lathes, to craft high-quality wooden products.
- Shaped wood into various articles using hand and powered tools, adhering to precise specifications.
- Took accurate measurements with precision tools and callipers to achieve exact size and shape requirements.
- Read and interpreted technical drawings into specifications to guide woodworking activities.
- Collaborated with workshop teams to streamline production processes and meet product completion targets.
- Ensured workshop cleanliness by systematically removing waste and debris to maintain a safe working environment.
Education
city and guilds - woodmachinist
vauxhall college of building
London, ENG01-1983
GCSEs - English
Henry compton school
London, ENG01-1980
GCSEs - maths
henry compton school
London, ENG01-1980
GCSEs - science
henry compton school
London, ENG01-1980
GCSEs - art
henry compton school
London, ENG01-1980
GCSEs - woodwork
henry compton school
London, ENG01-1980
Skills
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Precision cutting
- Joinery installation
- Door and window fitting
- Quality assurance
- Power tool use
- Project management
- Workshop organisation
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Furniture assembly
Certification
city a guilds certified
advanced city and guilds
Interests
hobbies
- enjoy Japanese gardens
Timeline
upvc window fabricator
ujam uk
10.2025 - 07.2026
joinery shop manager
home counties joinery
04.2020 - 12.2024
joinery shop manager
johnsons joinery
04.2018 - 04.2020
joinery shop manager
glaze and frame
06.2000 - 04.2018
Wood Machinist/joiner
wandsdown joinery
05.1988 - 09.1999
Wood Machinist
london transport
09.1980 - 06.1987
city and guilds - woodmachinist
vauxhall college of building
GCSEs - English
Henry compton school
GCSEs - maths
henry compton school
GCSEs - science
henry compton school
GCSEs - art
henry compton school
GCSEs - woodwork
henry compton school