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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
2026.02 - 2026.02
  • I am carrying out various tasks including plumbing, painting, Joinery etc mainly in the Gateshead area in tenanted properties.

Joiner / Multi Trade

Self Employed
2024.09 - 2026.02
  • Various private client jobs. Recently restored and refurbished a grade 2 listed building for Fenham Property Services.

Joiner

Places Management -Operations North
2023.07 - 2024.09
  • 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
2022.06 - 2023.06
  • 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
2021.08 - 2022.04
  • 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
2020.08 - 2021.08
  • 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
2019.06 - 2020.07
  • 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
2018.06 - 2019.06
  • 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
2011.04 - 2016.04
  • 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
1989.03 - 2011.04
  • 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
1983.07 - 1989.01
  • 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
1977.09 - 1983.03
  • 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
2026.02 - 2026.02

Joiner / Multi Trade

Self Employed
2024.09 - 2026.02

Joiner

Places Management -Operations North
2023.07 - 2024.09

Joiner / Multi Trade

Bernicia - Ashington
2022.06 - 2023.06

Joiner / multi trade

Rothwell Plumbing Services - North Shields
2021.08 - 2022.04

Joiner / multi trade

Fortem Solutions- Newcastle Upon Tyne
2020.08 - 2021.08

joiner / multi trade

Mears Group - Newcastle upon Tyne
2019.06 - 2020.07

Joiner / Multi Trade

Kier Group - Newcastle upon Tyne
2018.06 - 2019.06

Contract Manager

Newcastle City Council
2011.04 - 2016.04

Joiner

Newcastle City Council
1989.03 - 2011.04

Multi skilled Joiner

Burns Building Services
1983.07 - 1989.01

Joiner

Newcastle City Council
1977.09 - 1983.03

GCSE or equivalent -

Stephen Ross