Stephen Ross
Newcastle upon Tyne,Northumberland
Summary
I have over 45 years of experience in the building trade. I have carried out many roles from the shop floor all the way through to management. I have a great amount of knowledge about the aspects of the job and a vast experience in the working environment of social housing. I understand the importance of meeting deadlines an KPIs. I work well on my own and as part of a team. I am good at problem solving and always willing to learn.
Hardworking Joiner with experience in domestic and commercial carpentry. Adapts skills and abilities to suit varied production jobs for responsive, reliable support. Keen attention to detail for high-quality results.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work history
Joiner/ Multi Trade
Sendrig
02.2026 - 02.2026
- I am carrying out various tasks including plumbing, painting, Joinery etc mainly in the Gateshead area in tenanted properties.
Joiner / Multi Trade
Self Employed
09.2024 - 02.2026
- Various private client jobs. Recently restored and refurbished a grade 2 listed building for Fenham Property Services.
Joiner
Places Management -Operations North
07.2023 - 09.2024
- I was working on responsive maintenance in the north east area covering all aspects of joinery work, glazing etc.
- I carried out multi-tasking such as plumbing, tiling, Fitting plastic cladding, plaster patching, Fitting floor covering etc.
Joiner / Multi Trade
Bernicia - Ashington
06.2022 - 06.2023
- I worked on responsive maintenance in tenanted properties.
- I covered all aspects of joinery work from general repairs to kitchen fitting.
Joiner / multi trade
Rothwell Plumbing Services - North Shields
08.2021 - 04.2022
- I worked on various contracts constructing tank cupboards and pipe boxings.
- I also fitted wall tiles, did plaster patching, bricked up old flue openings and fire openings and fitted fire suites.
- I also fitted kitchens.
Joiner / multi trade
Fortem Solutions- Newcastle Upon Tyne
08.2020 - 08.2021
- I was working on the Jonnie Johnson contract predominantly in the void properties throughout Northumberland.
- I carried out a host of tasks from all aspects of joinery to basic plumbing, tiling, glazing, plaster patching, floor laying and painting.
joiner / multi trade
Mears Group - Newcastle upon Tyne
06.2019 - 07.2020
- I was working for Mears on the Home Group contract. My main role is as a joiner carrying out repairs and maintenance in social housing.
- I also carried out tasks in other trades such as plumbing, tiling, glazing, plaster patching etc.
Joiner / Multi Trade
Kier Group - Newcastle upon Tyne
06.2018 - 06.2019
- My main role was as a joiner out all aspects of joinery work.
- I also carried out minor work tasks in other trades as in plastering, glazing, Tiling, and domestic plumbing.
Contract Manager
Newcastle City Council
04.2011 - 04.2016
- Managed a team of various trades in the refurbishment of empty properties
- Managed training and development of my operatives.
- Managed health and safety
- Managed sickness levels according to company guidelines
- Met deadlines
- Achieved key performance indicators
- Managed the performance of my operatives
- Ensured that all work carried out was to a high standard
- Managed and carried out disciplinary hearings when necessary within the company framework
- Managed outside contractors and agency operatives
Joiner
Newcastle City Council
03.1989 - 04.2011
- Carried out general repairs in occupied and empty properties.
- Conformed to health and safety regulations
- As a union representative I had to meet with operatives and management on a regular basis involving union matters
Multi skilled Joiner
Burns Building Services
07.1983 - 01.1989
- Worked as part of a small team refurbishing domestic and commercial properties
- Carried out a wide variety of tasks in different trades such as plumbing, tiling, roofing, plastering etc.
- Meeting deadlines
Joiner
Newcastle City Council
09.1977 - 03.1983
- I served a City & Guilds accredited apprenticeship in carpentry and joinery
- Carried out repairs in occupied properties
- Carried out repairs and refurbishing empty properties
- Made sure health and safety regulations were conformed to.
- Maintained a good attendance record.
Education
GCSE or equivalent -
Skills
- PROBLEM SOLVING (40 years)
Additional information
- Skills
- - Multi skilled
- - Hard working
- - Good timekeeper
- - Work well individually and as part of a team
- - Good at communicating and problem solving
Timeline
Joiner/ Multi Trade
Sendrig
02.2026 - 02.2026
Joiner / Multi Trade
Self Employed
09.2024 - 02.2026
Joiner
Places Management -Operations North
07.2023 - 09.2024
Joiner / Multi Trade
Bernicia - Ashington
06.2022 - 06.2023
Joiner / multi trade
Rothwell Plumbing Services - North Shields
08.2021 - 04.2022
Joiner / multi trade
Fortem Solutions- Newcastle Upon Tyne
08.2020 - 08.2021
joiner / multi trade
Mears Group - Newcastle upon Tyne
06.2019 - 07.2020
Joiner / Multi Trade
Kier Group - Newcastle upon Tyne
06.2018 - 06.2019
Contract Manager
Newcastle City Council
04.2011 - 04.2016
Joiner
Newcastle City Council
03.1989 - 04.2011
Multi skilled Joiner
Burns Building Services
07.1983 - 01.1989
Joiner
Newcastle City Council
09.1977 - 03.1983