Bred into the job? forced? or wanted to ?

[AMtek]

Well i have worked as a data inputter, a chef, bar manager, finance manager, a sales rep and now working for myself as a tiler and im only 26!

Definately became a tiler through choice, after tiling yet another bathroom for a friend of a friend i decided that i would actually quite like to do it full time so went away to do some training courses, trawled the internet for the correct way to do the job then posted 7500 flyers through letterboxes in the posher parts of the town which got me my first few jobs and its just gone on from there really

 

[Ian]

I thought I'd get this one off the shelf again, anyone else got a story to tell? I like to know peoples backgrounds. I notice you haven't told us your history DAVID HOWE!!!! Have you done some time at her majesty's pleasure :lol:

 

[Tomtiler]

i started one sat went out with my dad to help him do a kitchen and just no form then on i knew was going to be a tiler

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Oldham
OL4 2PE
07711 310 960

Education
1963 – 1968
Fitton Hill. Sec. Mod. School. Oldham. Gtr Manchester

Qualifications
Time served Tiler (Certificate from National Building Council)
City & Guilds
Health & Safety Tested
CSCS Gold Card
The Tile Association Registered Tiler.


Summary

A Master Craftsman with over 43 years in the industry. Having worked in every
scenario possible within tiling parameters. Over the years I have specialised in
many bespoke Geometric / Victorian projects, this type of work I find very
rewarding (job satisfaction).

Employment Details

June 2002 – Present NVQ Units Met
Self Employed

Job Description

Wall and floor tiler, domestic, industrial and commercial MR07 MR09
Setting out complex pattern and using classic designs. MR203 MR204
Duties include, making sure materials supplied fit the job MR204 MR205
criteria. Working with clients and other trades, to produce MR206 MR207
the highest standard of work possible. MR208 MR210 MR211 MR213



Examples of recent contracts

P&P Properties Ltd Oldham

Barn conversion, Homes Chapel, Setting out bathroom MR07 MR09
walls and floors, to receive a variety of tile, from natural MR203 No 614
slate, to rectified edge polished porcelain. Organising time No 660 MR207
schedules to ensure the job ran smoothly and was completed MR210
on time to the highest standard.

Mr Walker, Uppermill, Oldham

Preparing circular walk in shower area to receive mosaic walls MR203 MR204
and limestone floor. Tanking system applied to existing plywood MR209
walls, Aquapanel laid to correct falls on floor.
Mr & Mrs Cohen, Hale, Cheshire

Liaising with interior designer to create unique finishes to three MR79 MR09
bathrooms. Setting out walls and floor to receive polished MR203 MR205
porcelain, bonded through to ensure floor and wall joint pick up
precisely.

Dec 1994 – June 2002

Site supervisor / Foreman.

Job Description

Supervising a full range of contracts. Organising employees, MR07 MR08
ordering materials, quality control, to ensure the job was completed MR09 MR203
on time and to the highest standard. MR205 MR206

Examples of contracts carried out for various Tiling Contractors

Aldi Stores

Work included storing material safely and ready for use. Co-ordinating MR07 MR08
schedules with site managers and other trade foremen. Liaising with clerk MR09 MR203
of works and architects to ensure high degree of quality. Responsible for MR204 MR205
ordering materials required on a daily basis. Keeping work area clean and MR206 MR208
safe at all times. Supervising Screeders, Tilers and Labourers using power MR 209 No’s 614
vibration flooring system. 660






Other contracts include Lidl & Netto stores throughout England,
Scotland & Wales.

Main Tiling Contractors.

My team of tilers and screeders did subcontract work in this period for; - MR79 MR210
MR211
Wilson & Wylie, Concept Tiling, Anchorite, The Tiling Co, Central Drive
Ceramics, Q Flooring Systems Misolo, Taylor Tiles, Quilligotis.

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1997 - 1994

Self Employed Tiler

Job Description

Many contracts, both Industrial and Commercial. Including work for local MR212 MR213
authorities, breweries, private hospitals and builders. Various jobs from new
houses to renovating original Victorian Geometric floors to their former glory.
Swimming pools, industrial floors and prestige bathrooms and conservatories.

Sept 1968 -1972

Indentured Apprentice Tiler

Job Description

Learning all aspects of wall & floor tiling. Attended Manchester College of
building (day release) Attained City and Guilds May 1970.

Additional Information

I am proud of my achievements within the tiling industry. I hope my high standards
have contributed to my good reputation, as most of my current work comes
from recommendations.



Refs – Available upon request

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Above is an old CV, hope it makes sense, I also have worked in europe, and the US. Nice to hear members history.

 

[White Room]

I have'nt got enough years left to get near that Phil but the sad thing there will be very few who will achieve the qualifications you mention due to the lack of apprentiships...

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Thanks Mark and Gisela, for pointing out and editing my stupid mistake. I love the way the members of these forums look out for each other. Thanks again, Phil.

 

[The Legend; Phil Hobson RIP]

Thanks Dave, I am very grateful. I sometimes think everyone is as honest as me, my mistake, thanks again to you all.

 

[dptiling]

3rd generation , it just kind of happened.
never thought i would do anything else . gos back over sixty years now ..
my grandad and his brother , my dad and his brother , then me .

 

[Ken Bruty]

Left school in '82, privately educated, and was about to go to Biggin Hill to join the RAF as a fighter pilot, then just had a complete change of heart, and did a YOP to become an Electrical apprentice, I got put off this by always being shoved in lofts full of itchy fiberglass and who knows what else and thought enough is enough, so I joined Halfords as a pushbike salesman and mechanic and Trainee shop Manager.
Got bored of this and joined Texas Instruments as a Computer Technician Apprentice and got my ONC in Electronic Engineering.
I then joined Randall Electronics and ran a production line manufacturing and testing electronic time controllers for about 2 years. Again, boredom set in, and I left to become a multi-drop 7.5 ton delivery driver for a small flooring firm as a fill in job until I found another post in the electronics industry.
I liked the vibe of the place, and the people were so down to earth I stayed there, and worked my way through the Warehouse as Supervisor and into the Sales Office. From there I became one of the Buying Team for a good few years and got bored again and left.
I joined a mate in the early 90's and we travelled up and down the country doing Laser Light shows, mainly in Yorkshire, and the vibe was fantastic, I think this is the most fun I had in my working life to this point. Work dried up a bit after the technology changed, and a lot of clubs were installing their own laser systems and my mate went into manufcturing them.
So, the flooring company took me back on after a stint of fitting carpets and soft floors, and I set up a proper trade counter and ran that for a couple of years, and went back to the buying office as Buyer and got all the perks. The company went into Ceramic Tiles and I started working with a mate at weekends tiling as I got interested in tiling, then after a couple of years, did a proper training course and started my own company in 2004. The rest is history.