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Barrie Evans
Colwyn Bay,Conwy
Summary
Qualified Electrician and experienced Maintenance Engineer. Experience with hand and electrical tools and testing equipment. Hard working, punctual and courteous whilst ensuring safety and attention to detail.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Mobile Service Engineer
Thomasmaintain
, Conwy
2025.08 - Current
- After subcontracting for Thomasmaintain for 3 years, I accepted a full-time position working anywhere from Scotland to Cornwall. I visit several sites a day, installing, repairing and maintaining Public toilets and changing places with both coin or card operated doors. This involves all aspects of electrical work, plumbing, painting, tiling, joinery and roofing repairs, checking water temperature and testing of emergency lighting and fire alarms, whilst liaising with customers and suppliers as required and maintaining a clean environment and all health and safety protocols.
Sole trader
EDE Services
, Conwy
2019.10 - 2025.08
- Delivered electrical and data installations for domestic and commercial buildings and schools, including copper and fibre optic IT networks, screens, and projectors.
Director
Kronos Communications Ltd
, Conwy
2002.02 - 2019.10
- Communicating with customers such as hospitals and schools, to provide an efficient and practical solution for their individual IT requirements within budget. Interpreting plans, providing costings, purchasing materials and managing staff, and ensuring completion of projects to customer deadlines. Adhering to Health and Safety guidelines for all staff and work areas, organising training and industry standard courses, completing risk assessments and method statements. Supporting all staff members to carry out their role efficiently within the company. This was a dual role where I actively worked on the installations including training trainees where applicable; whilst providing the management for the company.
Installation Engineer
Gaia technologies PLC
, Conwy
2000.01 - 2002.02
- Installation of data and fibre optic systems within schools and colleges.
Service Engineer
Martindales LTD
Colwyn Bay, Conwy
1997.07 - 2000.01
- Performed electrical maintenance in banks and government properties, executing PPMs for fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, and PAT testing to ensure compliance and safety.
Electrician
Self employed
Colwyn Bay, Conwy
1993.01 - 1996.07
- Executed electrical installations and maintenance in domestic and commercial properties for electrical contractors, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Electrician
J M Boyle Electrical
Colwyn Bay, Conwy
1982.08 - 1992.12
- Completed a four year apprenticeship in Electrical installation in collaboration with LLandrillo College. Became an Approved Electrician in 1988. Installed and maintained electrical systems in domestic and commercial properties in North Wales.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Network installation
CNET training
Bury St Edmunds, SFK2016-01
City and Guilds 236 part c - Electrical installations
LLandrillo College
Colwyn Bay1986-01
O Level - Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering drawing, History, English language
Bryn Elian
Colwyn Bay1982-01
Skills
- Electrical maintenance
- Network cabling
- Basic joinery
- Painting
- Guttering maintenance/ installation
- PAT testing
Interests
Timeline
Mobile Service Engineer
Thomasmaintain
2025.08 - Current
Sole trader
EDE Services
2019.10 - 2025.08
Director
Kronos Communications Ltd
2002.02 - 2019.10
Installation Engineer
Gaia technologies PLC
2000.01 - 2002.02
Service Engineer
Martindales LTD
1997.07 - 2000.01
Electrician
Self employed
1993.01 - 1996.07
Electrician
J M Boyle Electrical
1982.08 - 1992.12
NVQ Level 3 - Network installation
CNET training
City and Guilds 236 part c - Electrical installations
LLandrillo College
O Level - Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering drawing, History, English language
Bryn Elian