Roger Martin Litherland
Agricola House
Station Road
Alne
York
YO61 1TP
01347 838113
07979272449
Profile
A highly skilled and experienced carpenter / joiner /construction manager with an extensive knowledge of all aspects of joinery and general building work in a variety of different areas of the trade . Very dependable , honest, hardworking and trustworthy who communicates well at all levels and is keen to take on new challenges .
Career History
Sept 2002 - 2009 .
I T V Yorkshire .
Employed as part of the craft team in Leeds , working direct to the productions as a construction or standby carpenter as well as set building in the studios workshop . Working directly with designers to create their ideas . Building and rigging scenery for all aspects of the production from stunts , fires and explosions to sets , scenery and prop making .
From January 2006 to 2009 I was employed as construction manager and primary carpenter on Heartbeat . Providing a construction and standby service for the production as well as running a workshop , building all the scenery and any props the production required , recruiting men as and when needed , completing paperwork and managing a budget .
July 1994 - Sept 2002 .
Studio 2000 Ltd .
Working successfully as part of a team to produce top quality joinery items for exhibitions , television , film, theme parks and shop fitting . Liaising with designers , art directors and architects , and with the ability to decipher working drawings , create the best possible results . Working with a variety of different materials such as Perspex , steel , fibreglass , plastics and glass . Also responsible for construction methods and materials used in conjunction with safety standards . As assistant foreman carpenter I was responsible for the completion of work on target as well as the organisation of men and materials .
Sept 1992 - July 1994 .
Domeround Ltd .
Working on my own initiative to manufacture purpose made joinery for all types of situations from shop fitting , exhibitions , television and film as well as new build construction .
Carrying out onsite installation of the finished items to a very high standard .
April 1991 - Sept 1992 .
Self Employed .
Having to be highly motivated to find work and organise materials as well as carry out the work itself . With the ability to communicate with designers , architects and clients to achieve the best possible results .
July 1990 - April 1991 .
Watts and Corry Ltd .
Working as a bench hand and fixing joiner in the manufacture and installation of top quality joinery in the television , film , exhibition , and theme park industries .
Sept 1981 - July 1990 .
H . Benjamin Ltd .
Having served a four year apprenticeship and being able to use all types of woodworking machinery to a very high standard . Being involved with the construction , installation and finishing of purpose built joinery for local education authorities .
Education and Qualifications .
Sept 1980 - Sept 1981 .
Manchester College of Building .
City and Guilds craft and advanced craft course in furniture restoration and reproduction .
Distinction achieved .
Sept 1975 - June 1980 .
North Manchester School for Boys .
Five C.S.E passes in maths , physics geography , biology , French and O level English and woodwork .
Training .
Sept 1980 - Sept 1984 .
Four year apprenticeship undertaken at H, Benjamin .
Sept 1997 .
Health and safety for supervisors course undertaken prior to an installation contract in Germany for Studio 2000 .
November 2005 .
Trained as a company accredited first - aider for work .
Personal Details .
Status : Married for Twenty years
Children : One son aged twelve
Date of Birth : 29th June 1964
Health : Excellent .
