I am a practical, creative and hardworking Kitchen Fitter with excellent carpentry and joinery skills. I have previous experience in fitting and installing beautiful rigid kitchens across the country. According to my work ethics, merely “Good enough” isn’t good enough at all; everything has to be completed to the highest standard possible in order to provide the best customer service that the customers expect and deserve.
| Jan 2014 – Present |
Kitchen Fitter Creative Kitchens Ltd |
Main duties performed:
- Disassembly and safe disposal of existing kitchen fittings and appliances
- Taking measurements of kitchen areas so that the appropriate-sized appliances can be ordered and fitted in accordingly
- Installation of appliances according to customers’ needs and blueprints
- Carrying out Kitchen Makeovers and Facelifts
- Completing basic plumbing functions (pipe fitting, wiring, etc.)
- Replacing doors and worktops
- Altering the size of bespoke appliances when necessary
- Tiling, painting and decorating of kitchen walls and flooring
- Maintaining work tools (cleaning, replacing blades, etc.)
- Tidying up of workspaces upon completion
- Providing product after-care and repairs
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| Jan 2012 – Dec 2013 |
Kitchen & Bathroom Fitter Fabulous Furnishings |
Main duties performed:
- Recording customers’ orders and requests
- Supporting my upper-study in the fitting of kitchen and bathroom appliances
- Measuring customers’ kitchens and bathrooms prior to the fitting process
- Measuring and cutting worktops to suit specifications
- Solving minor plumbing and rewiring problems
- Paying close attention to every aspect of the job, small or big
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Education
2011 (5 Days)
Results: [PASS] |
Introduction to Kitchen Fitting |
City & Guilds |
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Main topics:
- Selecting the right appliances suitable for a kitchen
- Reading and understanding manufacturers’ drawings and specifications
- Marking, cutting and fixing of cornice and other materials
- Professional development and work ethics
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2007 – 2011
Results: 7 GCSEs at Grades A-B, including English and Maths |
GCSEs |
Long Bridge School |
Qualifications
- Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship in Kitchen and Bathroom Fitting
- Completed the “Sales and Customer Care” course run by the Kitchens Bedrooms Bathrooms National Training Group (KBBNTG)
- Currently undergoing CAD training on a part-time basis
Skills
- Customer service skills: Excellent at putting customers’ needs first by going all out to exceed expectations on any project I am assigned
- Time management skills: Able to complete multiple projects concurrently without compromising safety, quality and while adhering to deadlines
- Creative Skills: Adept at thinking “out-of-the-box” to make the best use of tight spaces and coming up with novel solutions
- Travelling: Clean UK Driving Licence with own transportation (van) and willing to travel long distances to complete work
Hobbies and interests
During my spare time, I enjoy working on my vintage Mazda MX5 and going for long drives in it with my friends. In addition, I also visit kitchen and bathroom expositions and conventions to observe first-hand and study new trends and appliances launched within the industry.
References
Mrs Olivia Young
Director, Creative Kitchens Ltd
Address: 9 Ferry St, Cornwall, CE12 2KK
Tel: 0733 3412 4513
Email: olivia.y@live.co.uk
Mr Shaun Peters
Supervisor, Fabulous Furnishings
Address: 88 Left Rd, Leeds, EO10 5CC
Tel: 0750 2342 8934
Email: shaun.peters@gmail.com
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Written by Sobhan Mohmand
Sobhan is a qualified Careers Advisor and Professional CV Writer with over 10 years of experience in helping job seekers get a job. He is a Member of the Careers Development Institute (CDI) and is listed on the official UK Register of Career Development Professionals. He holds a Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development (QCF).
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SALARY RANGE
£15,000 – £35,000
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Work Experience
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WORKING HOURS
39+ hours per week
Competencies
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Practical Skills
The ability to use a variety of different tools and equipment to get the job done
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Precision
The ability to take exact and accurate measurements and working with it accordingly
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Multitasking
The flexibility to handle different jobs, tasks and projects when required
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Customer Service
Ensuring the customer’s needs, expectations and requirements are met
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Strength
Physical strength for lifting and handling goods and equipment
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Observation Skills
Ensuring that no “small details” are overlooked
Sobhan Mohmand, Career Expert 
1 Feb 2021
