Working at sage was a brilliant start to my building carer, as I got to work with some very talented tradesmen, and got to work in the workshop making some fine joinery projects, and also worked on site carrying out much bigger projects
Helping to make fine and precise joinery
Structural first fix
Decorative second fix
Cleaning sites and ensuring they are safe for work
Carpenter
Green tree Builders
03.2016 - 12.2016
At Green tree, me and my team were converting an old Georgian building into new modern flats
My time here taught me about fire preservation as a lot of the work was stopping the spread of fire throughout the building
Stud work
Damp proofing
Doors
Renovating sash windows
Fitting kitchens
Plaster boarding
Oak flooring
Carpenter
Cube/Molehill
12.2016 - 04.2017
Working with cube I had to work closely alongside other trades as it was a plastering and fitout company, so I had to work efficiently alongside plasterers, painters and tilers to get the job done fast and to a high standard
I worked at cube/molehill on a full-time self-employed basis
Studwork and partitions
Drylining
Fitting doors
Skirting boards and architrave
Cleaning sites and ensuring they are safe
Carpenter
CB Loft Conversions
04.2017 - 11.2017
My time at CB lofts hugely benefited my first fix knowledge as a lot of the work was structural and roofing
This is where I gained my passion for cutting on roofs
Cut and trust roofs
Slab formwork and concrete pour
Structural timbers and joists
Plaster boarding and insulation
Fitting windows and doors
Decorative second fix
Carpenter
Conservation builders limited
11.2017 - 10.2018
Working with CBL was a great opportunity, the buildings themselves are timber frame structures around conserved lakes to a very high spec, from the structure all the way down to the finishing
External timber cladding
Cut roofs
Fitting stairs
Timber flooring
Hanging doors
Erecting timber frames
Joists and structural timbers
Cleaning sites and ensuring they are safe
Carpenter
Stonewood builders
10.2018 - 09.2021
At Stonewood I get to work with great materials and on fantastic high-end projects, most of the projects are high spec detailed work
No two jobs were the same which I massively enjoyed, so all my work had to be precise, neat and clean
I get to build some truly bespoke things which is really satisfying
Kitchen fitting
Hardwood flooring
Skirting and architrave
Fitting doors and door furniture
Window fitting and sash window repairs
Joists and structural timbers
Cut roofs
Guttering
Stud work and partitions
External and internal cladding
Concrete shuttering for structured steels
Formwork carpetry
Dry lining
Facia board and external timber
Fitting bespoke joinery
Insulation fitting
Cleaning and ensuring sites are safe
Site Supervisor
SBS design and build
09.2021 - 05.2022
My time at SBS was great learning curve for me as I made the climb from carpenter into management, I was the middleman between architect, tradesmen and customers
My time would be spent organising trades, ordering materials
I would communicate with contract managers and customers to ensure the job would run on time and as smoothly and as possible; always ensuring the correct health and safety was always used
I also completed a course on window and door fitting while working for SBS so I am a certified Velfac and rational window fitter
Reading of drawings and plans
Organisation of trades, materials and facilities i.e
Skips, porter loos and cabins
Setting out of bespoke formwork for retaining walls
Organising concrete pours and screed
Communication with customers management, architects, tradesmen and apprentices, suppliers
Ensuring correct use off ppe and keeping up with health and safety of the site
Apprentice training and employee welfare
Quality control of work and time keeping
Setting out of roofs and stud work and joists
Complete second fix
Kitchen fitting
Window and door fitting
Carpenter
Stone carpentry and construction
06.2022 - 09.2022
My time with at stone construction was my introductory into modular building and Australian construction
We would build the entirety of the structure from standing the frames all the way to hanging the internal doors
Standing of the metal frames and truss
Window fitting
Set out of formwork footing and steel supports
Fire door installation
Door hardware
Reading and interpreting plans
Corrugated cladding walls and roof work
Installation of sliding patio doors
Subfloors
Installation of fascia, guttering and roof plumber works
Ensuring site was clean and tidy
Correct ppe was worn at all times
Site Supervisor
GBSC Yurra
09.2022 - Current
My time at GY has been my introductory into the fifo life style, and mine site supervision, it has taught me strict health and safety rules
I have came along way in my construction career since working here, working in extreme heat and working away from home
I have very much enjoyed my time on this project
Conducting pre starts and tool box meetings
Call ups of materials, purchase orders and subcontractors
Ensuring health and safety was met amongst all workers on site to a mine site standard
Quality control of all work
Liasing between client and management
Performing first aid if required
Ensuring the project ran as timely and cost effective as possible
Hydration and alcohol testing
Field verification on high-risk work
Reviewing timesheets and annual leave
Punch listing and defect list of final product
Communication towards site village staff and management of movement around site and next blocks
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