Paul Foster
Plymouth,Devon
Summary
Hardworking carpentry professional with extensive experience across various construction settings. Interprets design briefs to prepare, assemble and build accurate, secure structures. Collaborative team player dedicated to achieving quality outcomes within agreed deadlines.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Carpenter Joiner
Princess Yachts
Plymouth, Devon
09.2008 - Current
- Fitted structures to specifications within tight deadlines.
- Assessed and mitigated risks before starting work on-site.
- Used safe manual lifting techniques to install heavy timbers into structures.
- Completed high-quality carpentry and joinery on residential and commercial construction projects.
- Adhered to safety regulations for consistent compliance with UK requirements.
- Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
- Read and interpreted drawings to accurately assess requirements and prioritise tasks.
- Followed project specifications to cut wood and carpentry materials to exact shape and size.
- Cut wood on machines or by hand depending on complexity of design.
- Erected large woodwork constructions to detailed project drawings.
- Used knowledge of different types of wood to choose correct material for specific jobs.
- Assembled structures accurately and securely to produce quality results.
- Worked with diverse carpentry techniques to make and adapt wooden components to create bespoke items.
- Fitted windows, door frames and external building fixtures.
- Met specifications outlined in project briefs for private and commercial projects.
Carpenter joiner
Self -Employed
Plymouth, Devon
03.1999 - 09.2008
- Managed top-quality kitchen and bathroom renovations on time and on budget.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to deliver on project specifications.
- Performed best practices to comply with local building codes and health and safety regulations.
- Secured required permit approvals prior to starting projects.
- Measured, cut and shaped wood to meet project requirements.
- Used knowledge of different types of wood to choose correct material for specific jobs.
- Assembled structures accurately and securely to produce quality results.
- Cleared away debris and removed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Assessed and mitigated risks before starting work on-site.
- Completed high-quality carpentry and joinery on residential and commercial construction projects.
- Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and formwork.
- Operated tools, machinery and equipment to cut materials for construction use.
- Fitted structures to specifications within tight deadlines.
- Fitted windows, door frames and external building fixtures.
- Installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
Carpenter
Bluestone Construction
Plymouth, Devon
01.1996 - 02.1999
- Minimised accidents and near misses by adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Installed floor joists, trusses and rafters.
- Interpreted technical drawings and blueprints to deliver on project specifications.
- Repaired and installed doors, windows and cabinets in houses, apartments or offices.
- Carried out demolitions and disposal of resultant debris.
- Completed high-quality carpentry and joinery on residential and commercial construction projects.
- Worked with diverse carpentry techniques to make and adapt wooden components to create bespoke items.
- Prepared and assembled internal doors, staircases and panelling.
- Used safe manual lifting techniques to install heavy timbers into structures.
- Maintained safe and clean working environment for compliance with workplace health and safety policies.
- Replaced doors and installed new features with precision.
- Secured exterior building materials, roofing and siding when necessary.
- Performed repair work on various structures and fittings, restoring quality and safety.
- Built walls, floors and ceilings to install foundation.
Shuttering carpenter
Kier Western Construction
Plymouth, Devon
01.1995 - 02.1996
- Accurately measured and cut materials to construct forms and chutes for pouring concrete.
- Verified trueness of structures using plumb bob and level.
Carpenter
Polucka Developments
Plymouth, Devon
01.1994 - 02.1995
- Completed high-quality carpentry and joinery on residential and commercial construction projects.
Apprentice carpenter
Wimpey Homes
Plymouth, Devon
07.1991 - 07.1994
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, CDT, R.E
St Boniface College
Plymouth 09.1986 - 07.1991
Skills
- NVQ Carpentry Joinery levels 1, 2 and 3
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Troubleshooting
- Time management
- Excellent communication
- Hard working
- Installation
- Safe use of tools
- Problem solving
- Self-motivated
- Carpentry
- Joinery
Timeline
Carpenter Joiner
Princess Yachts
09.2008 - Current
Carpenter joiner
Self -Employed
03.1999 - 09.2008
Carpenter
Bluestone Construction
01.1996 - 02.1999
Shuttering carpenter
Kier Western Construction
01.1995 - 02.1996
Carpenter
Polucka Developments
01.1994 - 02.1995
Apprentice carpenter
Wimpey Homes
07.1991 - 07.1994
GCSEs - Maths, English, Science, CDT, R.E
St Boniface College
09.1986 - 07.1991
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