Robert Jenkins

Experience

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  Self Employed

  Dec 2012 - Jan 2015

  Self Employed

  While self-employed as a multi-skilled tradesman I worked within the residential and public sectors in both commercial and industrial buildings.

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  Prestige Homeseeker Park & Leisure Homes Ltd

  Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

  Quality Control Laboratory Technician

  I worked as part of a team to ensure that the manufactured product adhered to the defined set of quality criteria and met the requirements of the build. I snagged the completed homes for faults and identified any defects. I then rectified all defects (carpentry, plumbing, tiling, roofing, painting and caulking). I also fitted complete kitchens & bathrooms to the homes as and when necessary.

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  The Community Maintenance Team

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2016

  Multi-skilled Tradesman

  While in this role I was responsible for fitting complete kitchens and bathrooms, along with all associated refurbishment work in occupied housing association properties to meet contract specifications. I was also accountable for the implementation and delivery of training apprentices on site and classroom based as identified within the training matrix for bathroom, kitchen fitters and Building Maintenance Multi-Trade Repair & Refurbishment Operations. I worked as part of a team to ensure the installations adhered to the defined set of quality criteria and met the requirements of the contract, including deadlines. I managed work methods to meet health and safety, technical and/or project requirements to carry out the occupational work activity. Show less

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  Grand Union Housing Group

  Mar 2015 - Oct 2016

  Multi-skilled Tradesman

  Grand Union has grown by combining the assets, resources and skills of previously separate, smaller housing providers across Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Hertfordshire. They are a member of PlaceShapers – the nationwide network of 120 community-focused housing associations that share a common commitment to building affordable homes, supporting enterprise, skills and employment and creating thriving, sustainable neighbourhoods. This helps them to influence national policy and make the case for the unique role and value of independent housing providers.My duties included:-Building construction of stud partitions, building in and fixing new door linings, architrave and skirting boards, fence renewal and repair-Plumbing works, such as alteration of existing hot and cold-water supplies and waste pipework-Disabled adaptation works, such as constructing level access shower floors and installing mobility and access aids-Demolition of structures and structural elements of a property, providing temporary support as necessary and working from structural drawings where require-Roofing work, including maintenance and rebuild of chimney stack or completely re-roofing a property-Finishing work, including patch-plastering to plastering whole walls, tiling a splash back to tiling a whole wall, laying screeds, self-levelling compound and floor tiles-Concreting, including forming concrete ramps, excavating and laying concrete paths-Complete removal and re-fitting of kitchens and bathrooms Show less

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  KierWSP

  Oct 2016 - Jul 2018

  Design Technician

  KierWSP combines the strengths of Kier, an infrastructure services company and WSP, the design, engineering and management consultancy, to deliver integrated local government services across the UK.KierWSP work in partnership to exceed the expectations of their clients and customers. They provide solutions for footway and highway maintenance, structures, road design and project management within the highways sector.While here I was responsible for:-complete surveys, design and production of drawings using AutoCAD -Generating full scheme information & handover packs to provide regulatory, national and local authority guidance -Managing projects including junction improvements, new footways and pedestrian crossings, carriageways, drainage and bridge maintenance schemes Show less

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  EURO SCAFFOLDING SERVICES (UK) LTD

  Aug 2018 - now

  Senior Design Engineer

  Euro Scaffolding Services are a leading scaffolding contractor based in Northampton offering a range of solutions in commercial and domestic sectors.They have built up an enviable reputation for delivering a quality, safe and cost-effective driven service to the construction industry. What’s more they are committed to providing outstanding customer service. Euro Scaffolding services are accredited members of NASC, British Safety Council, Constructionline, CHAS & Achilles.

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  Euro Design & Access Ltd

  Oct 2018 - now

  Senior Design Engineer

  At Euro Design & Access, we’re able to advise on well-engineered design solutions to meet the needs of commercial, industrial and domestic scaffolding projects. We specialise in all aspects of scaffolding design and can help you no matter the project. We have a deep understanding of the solutions available to you to ensure you remain within budget. What’s more, we understand the importance of a fast turnaround to ensure your project remains on schedule, as such we will happily work within your time-frames and parameters. We are determined to outclass our competitors by providing quality, value and well-engineered design solutions to a wide variety of scaffolding situations. We provide fully detailed, user-friendly drawings and calculations that comply with all current codes of practice, along with up to date advice on the latest scaffolding components to ensure your project is a success.I’m responsible for the overall scaffold designs from concept to erection using AutoCAD, VelVenti, A3DMAX frame analysis and associated programmes. I also assist with the collation of design briefs from site and client, interpreting scaffold requirements and converting them into a viable solution for various environments whilst conforming to health and safety requirements and current legislation. Show less