Summary
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Work history
Education
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Matthew Anderson

Walsall,west midlands

Summary

Experienced Multi Trader known for versatility and high-quality craftsmanship. Delivered top-notch results in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work, ensuring projects run smoothly and on time. Recognised for problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to various tasks, contributing to team success and client satisfaction. Experience working in all three areas domestic, light commercial and social housing sector. Working in responsive, pro active and emergency maintenance covering everything from the inside and outside of a property.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work history

Multi Trader

self employed
derby
05.2024 - 11.2024

Whole house refurbishment, stripped whole house back to bare brick for renovation to achieve a high level finish ready to be rented out.

  • Fitted new kitchen
  • Fitted new bathroom suite
  • floor tiles fitted in the kitchen and hallway
  • Bathroom walls and floor tiles
  • spotlights fitted in every room
  • new windows and composite door fitted
  • installed new drainage for shower and toilet
  • Fitted new doors, skirting and architrive in every room
  • painted all walls and ceilings to a high spec
  • fitted new laminate flooring
  • New pipe work fitted where needed
  • Prioritised competing tasks and managed deadlines to meet customer needs.
  • Studied plans to verify project dimensions and requirements..
  • Met with client to assess project needs and determine budget and timelines.
  • Drafted invoices and collected payments for completed projects.
  • Demonstrated excellent workmanship throughout construction process, from building groundworks to internal finishings.
  • Mixed and poured concrete to achieve desired results.
  • Assisted with range of tasks to fulfil construction plans, including bricklaying, stonemasonry and carpentry.

Multi trader

Abbins maintenance
grays , Essex
03.2022 - 06.2024
  • Working in the social housing sector completing work as subcontractors for midland heart, platform housing, home group, L&Q and various other social housing groups
  • Identified need for maintenance and repair work, scheduling as necessary.
  • Worked with maintenance teams to address property maintenance and repair issues.
  • Oversaw property maintenance, working with various tradesmen to complete repairs.
  • Installed windows and composite doors including measuring up
  • mould and damp assesments with follow on works to ressolve the issue
  • landscaping and fencing work completed
  • Visit properties to carry out assesments of works needed with a follow up report.
  • Daily risk assesments to comply with health and safety
  • Patch plastered where needed
  • Installed skirting boards and flooring
  • Fixed leaking taps, showers and baths
  • completed daily general maintenance works

Garage Door installation Engineer

garage doors uk ltd
walsall, west midlands
01.2020 - 12.2023
  • Installation of new garage doors, accessories, service and repairs Carrying out quality inspections prior to installation, ensuring correct fit
  • Providing internal and external technical support
  • Training and mentoring of new team members
  • Overhauling and replacing parts according to schedule
  • Carrying out routine scheduled maintenance work
  • Diagnosing breakdown problems and responding to equipment breakdowns
  • Fitting new parts and ensuring equipment is working correctly
  • Liaising with customers and colleagues
  • Daily safety inspections of tools and equipment
  • Dealing with unplanned problems and repairs
  • Adhere to health and safety policy and other requirements relating to care of self and equipment, both on-site and off-site
  • Working with specialist equipment
  • Re-hanging garage doors
  • Providing customer support
  • Ensuring up to date product knowledge is maintained at all times to include undertaking any necessary training
  • Identifying and meeting customer needs; building and maintaining strong customer relationships and providing excellent customer service; resolving customer issues

General Handyman\ General builder

self employed
walsall, west midlands
08.2007 - 01.2020
  • 1st fix plumbing and electrics
  • Experience with the building of extensions from start to finish
  • wall and floor tiling
  • laid carpets and laminate flooring
  • Plastering patchwork and the dabbing of new plasterboards .
  • Refurbished both commercial and residential buildings.
  • Dug underground drainage, repaired collapsed pipework and installed new where needed.
  • Installed roofing, guttering and sofit/facia.
  • Confidently worked at heights of up to 20m to perform high-quality roof work.
  • Routinely performed minor plumbing, electrical and general repairs.
  • Previous painting and decorating skills
  • Installed windows, doorframes and hung doors
  • Fitted shelving ,tv brackets curtain rails and blinds
  • fencing ,decking, paving and general gardening skills
  • Installed kitchens and bathrooms
  • Carried out repairs and general maintenance on properties
  • assembled furniture and flat packs
  • Constructed partition and studded walls
  • Excellent customer relation skills

CNC Machine Operator

gkn
Birmingham
04.2004 - 06.2007
  • Performed turning, drilling and tapping operations to process the production of components .
  • Safely loaded raw materials onto machines, using overhead cranes.
  • Enabled smooth production processes, inspecting and maintaining machinery to ensure functionality.
  • Documented actions performed to ensure efficient transitions between shifts.
  • Detected machine malfunction and made corrections to alleviate out-of-specification product.
  • Guaranteed product quality, performing visual inspections and gauge measurements.
  • Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
  • Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
  • Moved finished work to correct staging area for disposition.
  • Trained and coached new team members on proper machine set-up procedures.
  • Detected malfunctions and control errors by monitoring machine operation and checking completed pieces.
  • Used milling cutters, drills, taps and other CNC cutting tools safely and efficiently.
  • Operated precision measuring equipment to comply with product quality standards.
  • Monitored machine settings and adjusted to correct malfunctions or errors.

CNC Milling Machine Operator/setter & Programmer

saddlers court machining
Walsall, WLL
01.1997 - 03.2004
  • Used work instructions and measuring tools to check specifications of finished items.
  • Arranged and secured materials in chucks, fixtures, or automatic feeding mechanisms.
  • Set machine stops and guides to proper alignment and adjusted when needed to maintain consistent production time and quality.
  • Monitored machine settings and adjusted to correct malfunctions or errors.
  • Operated forklift to load, unload and move timber supplies from one destination to another.
  • Enhanced cuts made by CNC machinery through accurate equipment setup, tool positioning and production monitoring.
  • Moved controls to properly position tools and workpieces, set specific feeds and determine cut depths for optimal operations.
  • Removed, sharpened and replaced worn cutting tools to maintain precise cutting tolerances.
  • Reviewed work instructions and schedules to coordinate machine operation and production schedules.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Engineering

Part P Programming , Wolverhampton College
01.2004

GCSEs - Maths, English, Geography And Engineering

Sneyd Comprehensive School , Willenhall, Walsall
08.1996

Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem-Solving
  • Self-Motivated
  • Teambuilding
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Dependable and Responsible

Timeline

Multi Trader - self employed
05.2024 - 11.2024
Multi trader - Abbins maintenance
03.2022 - 06.2024
Garage Door installation Engineer - garage doors uk ltd
01.2020 - 12.2023
General Handyman\ General builder - self employed
08.2007 - 01.2020
CNC Machine Operator - gkn
04.2004 - 06.2007
CNC Milling Machine Operator/setter & Programmer - saddlers court machining
01.1997 - 03.2004
Part P Programming - Certificate of Higher Education, Engineering
Sneyd Comprehensive School - GCSEs, Maths, English, Geography And Engineering
Matthew Anderson