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Peter Turnbull

Bedlington,Northumberland

Summary

Highly skilled flooring specialist with extensive expertise in screed mixing and application, adhesive techniques, and floating floor installation. Demonstrates exceptional proficiency in subfloor preparation, glue-down flooring methods, and matting installation. Known for a self-motivated learning approach, pride in workmanship, and strict adherence to safety compliance. Possesses strong power tool operation skills and a professional driving licence. Experienced in safe loading practices, route navigation, vehicle maintenance and repair, pallet jack operation, map reading proficiency, long-distance driving expertise, fuel-efficient driving strategies, and night delivery operations. Committed to delivering high-quality results under pressure with patience and precision.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Fire protection specialist

Murther Fire Protection
Bedlington, Northumberland
03.2024 - 05.2025

Restoring all steelworks to comply with fire regulation standards.

Duties included:

scraping back any loose or damaged paint

filling

sanding back

painting columns and beams


Liaising with the site manager for sign-offs and completion sheets.

Floor layer

Pete's Flooring
Bedlington, Northumberland
02.2019 - 02.2023
  • Inspected surfaces prior to laying floors, identifying and rectifying issues beforehand-saving time on potential repairs later down the line .
  • Used specialist equipment to remove old flooring without causing damage to subfloor structures-minimising renovation costs for clients .
  • Achieved seamless finishes with meticulous alignment of floor tiles.
  • Utilised various hand and power tools to install and repair flooring, resulting in high-quality finishes.
  • Assisted customers in selecting suitable flooring materials as per their needs, improving customer satisfaction levels.
  • Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to unexpected project changes swiftly and efficiently.

Floor layer

GM Floor Covering
Bedlington, Northumberland
12.2014 - 01.2019
  • Completed tight deadline projects through efficient work practices, ensuring timely delivery without compromising quality .
  • Provided detailed estimates for potential projects, assisting clients with budgeting.
  • Followed prescribed health and safety regulations whilst working on-site, ensuring a safe environment for all involved.
  • Achieved seamless finishes with meticulous alignment of floor tiles.
  • Specialised in fully stuck dry back herringbone floors.

Education

GCSEs -

Bedlington High
Bedlington, Northumberland
09.1992 - 06.1995

Higher National Diploma - Floor Layer

Northumberland college
09.2016 - 06.2018

Skills

  • Screed mixing and application
  • Adhesive expertise
  • Floating floor installation
  • Subfloor preparation techniques
  • Glue-down flooring method
  • Matting installation skills
  • Self-motivated learner
  • Workmanship pride
  • Safety compliance
  • Patience under pressure
  • Power tool operation
  • Professional driving license
  • Safe loading practices
  • Route navigation skills
  • Safe driving techniques
  • Vehicle maintenance and repair
  • Pallet jack operation skills
  • Map reading proficiency
  • Long-distance driving expertise
  • Fuel-efficient driving strategies
  • Night delivery operations

Affiliations

  • Gym
  • Socialising
  • Gardening

Timeline

Fire protection specialist

Murther Fire Protection
03.2024 - 05.2025

Floor layer

Pete's Flooring
02.2019 - 02.2023

Higher National Diploma - Floor Layer

Northumberland college
09.2016 - 06.2018

Floor layer

GM Floor Covering
12.2014 - 01.2019

GCSEs -

Bedlington High
09.1992 - 06.1995
Peter Turnbull