Michael Salt
Cheadle,Staffordshire
Summary
Highly skilled carpenter with extensive expertise in woodworking, joinery techniques, and both first and second fix carpentry. Proficient in blueprint interpretation, timber selection, and the use of hand and power tools. Demonstrates a strong focus on safety procedures compliance, quality assurance, and project time management. Experienced in kitchen fitting, housing building/refurbishment, staircase construction, and barn conversions. Adept at flooring installation, door fitting, window installation, and wood carving. Committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship while adhering to building codes and optimising material conservation.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Carpenter and Joiner
Self employed M Salt Carpentry and Joinery
Cheadle, Staffordshire
09.1989 - Current
- Repairing wooden fixtures and fittings, increasing their lifespan considerably
- Completing all aspects of carpentry and joinery with regards to housebuilding including; first, second fixing, roof construction, fitting stairs, windows, stud walling, doors, architrave, kitchen fitting
- Ensured safety at all times whilst using cutting-edge equipment and tools.
- I have significant experience of health and safety on-site including: conducting site inspections routinely for proactive problem detection and rectification, toolbox health and safety talks
- Replaced damaged wood panels effectively, restoring aesthetic appeal of structures.
- Interacted professionally with customers, enhancing the company's reputation significantly.
- Performed quality checks diligently on finished works
- Interpreted technical drawings for accurate project execution.
- Met strict deadlines consistently by prioritising tasks efficiently.
- Adapted quickly to new designs, ensuring versatility in work style.
- Constructed bespoke furniture to meet clients' unique specifications.
- Collaborated with other tradesmen for holistic construction projects completion.
- Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
- Worked fast under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
- Worked closely with construction manager to complete projects on time.
- Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and formwork.
- Carried out thorough snagging to guarantee final results aligned with project specifications.
- Cleared away debris and removed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Adhered to safety regulations for consistent compliance with UK requirements.
- Assessed and mitigated risks before starting work on-site.
- Installed decking and planters in outdoor living spaces.
- Used safe manual lifting techniques to install heavy timbers into structures.
- Renovated properties with box sash windows and bespoke staircases.
Carpenter and joiner
J Bailey & Sons Builders Ltd
Cheadle, Staffordshire
06.1981 - 08.1988
- Completed by Apprenticeship in Carpentry and Joinery 1981 - 1983
- 1983 - 1988 worked on a number of building projects including maintenance projects in schools
- Types of work completed - please reference my current experience
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Carpentry and Joinery
Stoke-on-Trent College
Stoke-on-Trent 09.1981 - 06.1983
Skills
- Woodworking expertise and joinery techniques
- Skilled in handling hand tools
- Power tool operation and maintenance
- Blueprint and schematic drawings analysis and interpretation
- Building code knowledge
- Safety procedures compliance, safe use of tools and site safety procedures
- Estimating material costs
- Furniture assembly
- Basic plumbing knowledge
- Scaffolding use
- Ladder safety
- Materials conservation
- Insulation work
- Staircases construction
- Project time management
- Quality assurance focused
- Skirting and architrave
- Truss and traditional roofing
- Kitchen fitting
- Door installation
- Cupboard building
- Flooring installation and replacement
- Housing refurbishment
- Kitchen and bathroom installation and remodelling
- Furniture building
- First fix joinery
- Second fix carpentry
- Window repair and installation
- Patch plastering
- Barn conversion
- Internal partitions
- Staircase building
- Shelf installation
- Organisation and attention to detail
- Deadline management
- Excellent communication
- Flooring
- Drilling
- Measuring accuracy
- Sawing proficiency
- Use of hand tools
- Power tool operation
Affiliations
- Keen gardener: I've experience of designing and creating patio areas (slabbed, astroturf and wooden decking) at home
- Creating play equipment/resources for children play - examples include designing and creating mud kitchen's and rabbit hutches
- Walking and cycling
- Sport - I enjoy watching all types of sort. For over 30 years I played cricket for Cheadle Cricket Club and captained their 1st Team. I am supporter of Stoke City Football club and enjoy watching local matches
Certification
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS Card) held which provides proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do, helping to improve standards and safety in UK construction.
Timeline
Carpenter and Joiner
Self employed M Salt Carpentry and Joinery
09.1989 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Carpentry and Joinery
Stoke-on-Trent College
09.1981 - 06.1983
Carpenter and joiner
J Bailey & Sons Builders Ltd
06.1981 - 08.1988
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS Card) held which provides proof that individuals working on construction sites have the appropriate training and qualifications for the job they do, helping to improve standards and safety in UK construction.
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