Ben Westley
Margate
Summary
Dedicated Building Maintenance Professional with a strong background in repairs and site upkeep. Demonstrates calmness under pressure and effectively collaborates within teams. Committed to maintaining safe, secure environments, with strong practical skills and a proactive approach to prioritising tasks and achieving objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Maintenance
Close Brothers
07.2017 - Current
- Dealing with day to day reactive faults and maintenance.
- I am a SPIC. I also work independently, prioritising workload and responding to urgent issues.
- Documenting procedures and carrying out risk assessments in line with health and safety.
- Carry out a wide range of maintenance tasks such as flooring, wall repairs, leaks, roofing repairs
- Undertake painting and decorating to maintain clean and presentable environments.
- Replacing glasing.
- Completing all paperwork accurately throughout the day using report system.
- Liase with clients from london underground and external contractors working in depos, stations, substations and secure rooms covering all assets of london underground.
- Conducting comprehensive site inspections to identify structural issues and recommend solutions for building maintenance.
Building Maintenance
H Wilson
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Delivered general building maintenance across various sites
- Completed roofing work, floor concreting, stud walls, and dry lining
- Carried out painting, decorating, and window replacement
- Ensured all work complied with health and safety standards
- Completed job records, documented procedures, and carried out risk assessments
- Demonstrated reliability, flexibility, and attention to detail.
Manager
Tunnel
Margate
02.2011 - 01.2013
- Responsible for opening and closing the premises
- Handled cash and card transactions accurately
- Managed stock control, merchandising, and deliveries
- Delivered high standards of customer service
- Completed daily paperwork and end-of-day reports
- Managed a team of assisstants.
- Banking.
Sales Assistant / Assistant Manager
Woolworths
01.2008 - 02.2011
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by effectively addressing needs
- Managed store operations by opening and closing procedures
- Operated tills and handled cash and card payments
- Managed incoming stock and maintained accurate inventory control to support operations
- Replenished stock and optimised shop presentation for improved visual appeal
- Completed end-of-day paperwork and reports
Skills
- Building maintenance
- Roofing, flooring, and structural repairs
- Window replacement and basic installations
- Painting, decorating, and site presentation
- Health and safety
- Paperwork accuracy
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Excellent customer service and communication
Interests
I enjoy spending time with my family, fishing and motorcycle touring and events.
Timeline
Building Maintenance
Close Brothers
07.2017 - Current
Building Maintenance
H Wilson
01.2013 - 07.2017
Manager
Tunnel
02.2011 - 01.2013
Sales Assistant / Assistant Manager
Woolworths
01.2008 - 02.2011