Caidan McQuillan

• Since 2024 to present I have assisted during school holidays and more recently on a more permanent basis when not at school, at DC Tyres and Exhausts, Belfast. In this role I have:
• Managed inventory of mechanical tools and parts to ensure availability and support smooth workflow.
• Operated and managed heavy equipment and tools, including multi-purpose jacks and mobile column lifts, ensuring safe usage.
• Maintained clean, organised workspace to increase efficiency in repair tasks.
• Performed electrical systems checks for efficient running of the vehicles.
• Replenished coolant levels to prevent overheating of vehicle engines during maintenance.
• Collaborated effectively with team members to complete jobs within tight deadlines.
• I work effectively as a team member within a team of 6 to ensure that the business and workplans for the day run smoothly.
• I adhere strictly to health and safety protocols whilst on duty. I protect against accidents by carefully handling tools and wearing PPE to reduce risks and hazards.
• I am always on time or early for work and willing to work beyond scheduled hours to assist the team when needed.

I have worked with my great uncle during the Summer holidays since 2024 to present, assisting him in his job as a painter and decorator for both domestic and commercial painting work.

Through this work experience I have helped him to achieve consistent client satisfaction by delivering high quality and efficient services.

He has taught me various painting techniques and how to set up and ensure a good finish for a job.

My assistance enables him to streamline his workflow processes by providing support to him during jobs and ensuring the correct tools are available as and when he needs them, including helping set up for jobs and clean up once work is complete. Examples of where I have assisted with set up are when I have prepared surfaces prior to painting using hand scrapers, wire brushes and tape.

He has taught me the importance of health and safety on site and in dealing with equipment, example ladders, scaffolding and ensuring appropriate ventilation. Having a methodical approach to health and safety ensures that accidents are avoided.

I am careful with attention to detail as I know that this will effect the overall result of the work and customer satisfaction. This includes handling minor repairs on surfaces to ensure these are level and smooth before painting.

I've built good relationships with customers and their families, offering a friendly service at all times.

I am always early or on time to work to ensure that I don't negatively impact on the workplan for the day and on efficiency of the service provided.