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Timothy Van Der Merwe
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Timothy Van Der Merwe

AUCKLAND,AUK

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Desired Job Title

Operations Manager (Hands - on)Qualified PlumberBuilding Facilities ManagerFacilities Maintenance Supervisor

Summary

Dynamic Operations Manager with over six years of hands-on experience in plumbing and project management. Skilled in troubleshooting and IQP systems management, ensuring timely project delivery while aligning with customer expectations and budgets. Sub-contracted Facility Management for Rissetto Portfolio

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

Operations Manager (Hands - on)

Built 2 Code NZ Ltd
Helensville
02.2020 - Current

Building defect analysis

  • Leak investigations
  • Installed and repaired plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings to ensure functionality and compliance with regulations.
  • Installed roofing systems on various structures to ensure weather protection.
  • Flashings designer and manufacturer
  • Troubleshooting and Coordinating IQP systems & Managing repairs and installations
  • Oversaw project planning and execution to ensure timely delivery.
  • Managed customer expectations to align project deliverables with client needs and satisfaction.
  • Monitored project expenses to ensure adherence to budget and prevent overspending.
  • Control of fit - outs for commercial customers for concept to keys

Qualified Plumber

Laser Plumbing Silverdale
Greater Auckland
01.2012 - 12.2020

Executed plumbing installations for leading residential building companies

  • Installed drainage systems for construction projects
  • Performed maintenance and troubleshooting for plumbing systems in commercial buildings
  • Facilitated plumbing contract sales for commercial pubs and restaurants
  • General fix - it handyman

Plumbing Apprentice & Plumber

Insight Plumbing
Auckland, Auckland
04.2010 - 12.2012
  • Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
  • Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
  • Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
  • Safely handled tools and equipment in large-scale projects.
  • Sold commercial plumbing maintenance contracts to restaurants and pubs

Education

Trade Qualified Plumber - Plumbing, Roofing, Welding, Drain Laying, Gas Fitt

UNITEC Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ
06-2018

High School Diploma -

Massey High School
11-2010

No Degree - Decay Fungi & Mould - Forensic Investigations

NZ Institute of Building Surveyors
Dunedin
02.2022 - 11.2022

Skills

  • Building - commercial and residential
  • General maintenance
  • Project planning
  • Customer relationship management
  • Defect analysis
  • IQP management
  • Plumbing installation
  • Roofing installation
  • Watertightness Remediation

Languages

English
Professional

Certification

  • Trade Qualified Plumber

Accomplishments

  • Representative-level hockey and cricket player.
  • Natural leader, Team Captain and Coach of Hockey teams over the past 16 years. (Currently with Hibiscus Coast)
  • Very good interpersonal skills, managing conflict on the field and off the field.

Affiliations

  • Hockey Coach - Coach of the year - MVP

Interests

Golf, hockey, coaching home renovations

Timeline

No Degree - Decay Fungi & Mould - Forensic Investigations

NZ Institute of Building Surveyors
02.2022 - 11.2022

Operations Manager (Hands - on)

Built 2 Code NZ Ltd
02.2020 - Current

Qualified Plumber

Laser Plumbing Silverdale
01.2012 - 12.2020

Plumbing Apprentice & Plumber

Insight Plumbing
04.2010 - 12.2012

Trade Qualified Plumber - Plumbing, Roofing, Welding, Drain Laying, Gas Fitt

UNITEC Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Massey High School
Timothy Van Der Merwe