The Skill Fix Story
Skillfix Qld is owned and operated By Steve Watson, a fully qualified and experienced Joiner and Carpenter who has have been involved in the construction industry for over 30 years covering domestic, commercial and industrial works. Steve and his family migrated to Australia from North Yorkshire, UK in 2010. to set up home, on the beautiful Sunshine Coast of Queensland. Shortly after arriving he was offered a position with a Sunshine Coast joinery manufacturer, there he began his endeavours to adapt and learn to Australian methods and construction techniques. After only a short time with the company, he was offered a management position and soon became a respected and familiar name in the local industry. Since starting his first job in Australia, he has held positions as a Production & Project manager and going on to be a General Manager for a large joinery manufacturer employing twenty five staff. The decision came in February 2018 to follow his ambition to start up a new business venture, In December 2018 following the necessary planning and set up. Watson’s Interiors Qld commenced trading. Focusing on domestic Joinery and cabinetry including custom design and manufacture of all household joinery requirements, we have continued to expand our services based on our experience and customer requests to provide various additional works. A decision to form a sister company specialising in household repair and maintenance works to compliment and broaden the services available to our customers, on the 1st October 2019 SkillFix Qld was born and commenced trading.
We asked Steve to tell us about his career experiences in his own words.
I have been involved in the construction trade for approximately 35 years covering domestic, commercial and industrial works. My experiences have instilled a comprehensive knowledge of the industry and an understanding that learning new skills and perfecting and adapting to different methods etc. is of crucial importance. Technology, Materials and methods have changed and continue to improve due to technological advances.
I have worked at all levels within construction, from site-work to senior management and I have gained a valuable, understanding and appreciation of the requirements and functions at each level. This has proved paramount on contracts both large and small, which ultimately rely on motivation, teamwork and communication between all involved in any particular project.
I was apprentice trained starting in 1984 by my mentor Mr. Stuart Berwick, from Saltburn By the sea in North Yorkshire, England.He was a true perfectionist with an eye for detail and insisted on high quality finishing works. his Motto was “if you not going to do it right, don’t do it at all!” . This was to be the focal point of my training and career and have continued to follow by example. I am proud of the untarnished reputation I have achieved from both customers and employers, as a highly conscientious multi-skilled tradesman, especially for the manufacture and installation of custom built joinery, cabinetry and furniture to the highest quality standards.
I have always enjoyed undertaking challenging projects through to completion, but what I find most rewarding now, is to able to share my skills and experience and incorporate it any projects I carry out for my customers leaving me with the feeling of self-satisfaction and personal achievement.”
Steve Watson
