Robert Ackroyd
Manchester
Summary
Time served joiner with a keen eye for precision. Fully experienced in working across commercial, residential, educational, and healthcare settings. Delivers high-quality craftsmanship in projects involving all aspects of 1st & 2nd fix detail, skirting boards, doors, architraves, windows, traditional roofing, staircases, and partition walls while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Communicates effectively with clients and colleagues to resolve issues and maintain a well-organised worksite. Works collaboratively with other trades or competently on own initiative.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Joiner
Search Agency
Manchester
2026.01 - 2026.02
- Measured and marked materials accurately to ensure precise cuts and joints.
- Utilised hand and power tools efficiently, ensuring fine finishes on products.
- Ensured project completion within deadlines with meticulous time management skills.
- Worked fast under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
- Maintained clean and organised workspace to enhance efficiency and safety.
- Cleared debris and removed waste to uphold cleanliness and quality standards.
Joiner
Manchester & Cheshire Construction (via agency)
Manchester
2025.07 - 2025.11
- Enhanced workspace safety through strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Adapted wooden fixtures to meet required quality and size specifications.
- Upheld company standards by consistently delivering quality services.
- Delivered projects within deadlines by employing meticulous time management.
- Completed restoration work on listed buildings with precision and care.
- Worked closely with construction manager to complete projects on time.
Joiner
Manchester & Cheshire Construction (via agency)
Manchester
2025.01 - 2025.05
- Collaborated effectively with team members to complete large-scale projects smoothly.
- Installed doors, windows, stairs, resulting in improved property aesthetics.
- Constructed wooden frameworks for new building projects contributing to successful completions.
- Completed restoration work on listed buildings with precision and care.
Joiner
Forshaw Construction
Bolton
2024.07 - 2024.12
- Executed 1st and 2nd fix joinery tasks in new build homes to ensure structural integrity.
- Fabricated high-quality joinery components, ensuring adherence to client specifications and enhancing overall project quality.
- Constructed wooden frameworks for new building projects contributing to successful completions.
- Collaborated with team members to successfully complete large-scale projects, contributing to timely and efficient project delivery.
- Interpreted blueprints accurately to deliver desired results.
- Ensured project completion within deadlines with meticulous time management skills.
Joiner
Jackson & Jackson (via Bamfords agency)
Manchester
2023.10 - 2024.05
- Streamlined workflow through efficient organisation of the workspace.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to complete large-scale projects smoothly.
- Worked fast under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
- Carried out thorough snagging to guarantee final results aligned with project specifications.
- Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and formwork.
- Managed top-quality kitchen and bathroom renovations on time and on budget.
Joiner
Oakland Joinery/Seddons
Manchester
2023.05 - 2023.09
- Installed doors, windows, stairs, resulting in improved property aesthetics.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to complete large-scale projects smoothly.
- Worked fast under time constraints to meet specific timelines.
- Cleared away debris and removed waste to maintain cleanliness and quality standards.
- Carried out thorough snagging to guarantee final results aligned with project specifications.
- Worked closely with construction manager to complete projects on time.
- Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and formwork.
Joiner
RW Joinery
Manchester
2023.03 - 2023.04
- Fabricated high-quality joinery components to meet client specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organised workspace, promoting efficiency and safety.
- Followed project specifications to cut wood and carpentry materials to exact shape and size.
- Fit range of first fixings, second fixings and formwork.
Joiner
QFF
Manchester
2021.09 - 2023.02
- Fabricated joinery components to precise client specifications, ensuring high-quality results.
- Installed doors, windows and fascias to enhance property aesthetics.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to complete large-scale projects smoothly.
- Maintained clean, organised workspace to support efficient and safe operations.
Education
City & Guilds advanced craft in wood - Woodwork
Manchester Building College
Manchester 1987.09 - 1990.05
NVQ level 2 - to replace City & Guilds - Joinery /advanced craft
Wardens
Manchester 2010.01 - 2010.05
Skills
- Joinery techniques
- Glazing installation
- Joint construction
- Carpentry techniques
- Door and window fitting
- Flooring
- Woodworking
- Drilling
- Pin gunning
- Hand tool expertise
- Fine finish work
- On-Site problem resolution
- Operating power tools
- Worksite cleanliness
- Resilient under pressure
- Kitchen fitting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Joiner
Search Agency
2026.01 - 2026.02
Joiner
Manchester & Cheshire Construction (via agency)
2025.07 - 2025.11
Joiner
Manchester & Cheshire Construction (via agency)
2025.01 - 2025.05
Joiner
Forshaw Construction
2024.07 - 2024.12
Joiner
Jackson & Jackson (via Bamfords agency)
2023.10 - 2024.05
Joiner
Oakland Joinery/Seddons
2023.05 - 2023.09
Joiner
RW Joinery
2023.03 - 2023.04
Joiner
QFF
2021.09 - 2023.02
NVQ level 2 - to replace City & Guilds - Joinery /advanced craft
Wardens
2010.01 - 2010.05
City & Guilds advanced craft in wood - Woodwork
Manchester Building College
1987.09 - 1990.05