Ben Barnett
Southend-On-Sea,Essex
Summary
With 20 years of experience at QinetiQ in the defence industry, I have progressed from a range worker to a control room supervisor. I am a loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. A dedicated team player, proactive and hands on. Throughout my career, I've honed my ability to coordinate, prioritise, and manage multiple deadlines effectively. I'm now eager to embrace new challenges and apply my skills and experience to contribute to the success of your organisation.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Telecommunications Engineer
Kelly Communications
Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea
03.2025 - Current
- Delivered high-speed internet connections through the installation of fibre cables.
- Maintained safety standards during installations, ensured hazard-free work environment.
- Meticulously installed cable management systems to prevent damage and disorganisation.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by swiftly resolving connection complaints.
- Trained, mentored new members of staff ready for sign off.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to maximise client satisfaction.
- Maintain and drive a 3.5 tonne vehicle with daily checks. Ensure stock levels on van are high at all times for successful installations.
Control Room Supervisor
Qinetiq
Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea
06.2005 - 02.2025
- Manage the safe, secure and efficient operation of an explosive waste incinerator, and deliver required production.
- Ensure that emission limits do not exceed those stipulated in the EA permit, reporting any breaches.
- Manage/supervise 5/6 staff daily.
- Daily safety briefs to all relevant staff.
- Ensure all activities on site are co-ordinates with due regard to safety and communication
- Undertake, prepare and review process instructions.
- Undertake, prepare and review risk assessments.
- Assist with planning production activities
- Manage agency workers time sheets, contracts and holiday requests.
- Forklift duties.
- Delivery of ammunition using transit and flatbed trucks.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Maintained a clean, safe working environment.
Window fitter
Betterview Windows
Wickford, Essex
04.2003 - 01.2005
- Removed old materials and installed new products during preventative maintenance duties.
- Repaired damaged window frames, restoring functionality and appearance.
- Prioritised daily installation duties to meet tight deadlines.
- Maintained cleanliness and tidiness whilst working in client homes or business premises.
- Organised and scheduled workloads to meet company deadlines.
Trackman
Sonic Rail Limited
Burnham-on-Crouch, Essex
03.2001 - 03.2003
- Repaired damaged sections of the track for uninterrupted service.
- Operated heavy machinery to facilitate speedy track repairs and maintenance.
- Operated signals to control railway traffic movement.
- Coordinated removal of all obstacles, snow and railway track debris to maximise safety.
- Worked under adverse weather conditions, proving resilience and commitment.
- Met daily requirements by interpreting and properly applying work instructions.
- Performed emergency repairs promptly, minimising disruptions in services.
Education
GCSEs -
Shoeburyness High School
Southend-on-Sea 09.1990 - 07.1996
Skills
- Supervision
- First Aid certification
- Safety consciousness
- Machinery operation and repair
- Time-management
- Workforce motivation
- Driving
- Positive attitude
- Communication skills
- Forklift operation
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Qualsafe level 3 award in First Response Emergency Care(Trauma)
- IOSH managing safely
- Ramora Explosives operations Level 2
- Ramora Explosives supervision Level 3
- COSHH assessor
- Counterbalance Fork truck
- Working at heights
- Locomotive driver and shunter
- Environmental regulatory monitoring
- Compressed gas safety
- Gas cylinder handling
- Spill training
- CITB, health, safety and environment for operatives
Timeline
Telecommunications Engineer
Kelly Communications
03.2025 - Current
Control Room Supervisor
Qinetiq
06.2005 - 02.2025
Window fitter
Betterview Windows
04.2003 - 01.2005
Trackman
Sonic Rail Limited
03.2001 - 03.2003
GCSEs -
Shoeburyness High School
09.1990 - 07.1996