Carrie McFarlane
Seaham,County Durham
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with expertise in electrical installations and compliance with BS 7671 requirements. Proficient in safety procedure adherence, calibration equipment handling, and the operation of power and hand tools. Skilled in wiring layouts, steel wired armoured cabling, and delivering energy efficiency solutions while maintaining strict regulation compliance. Recognised for critical thinking, effective communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Demonstrates eagerness to learn and exceptional manual dexterity, with a strong commitment to building regulations awareness and delivering high-quality results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Trainee electrician
Robertson homes
Peterlee, Durham
2024.09 - Current
- First fix
- Second fix
- Compliance with wiring regulations
- Adhere safety to regulations
- Observed fault-finding process
- Liaising with various trades
- Monitored commissioning of installations
- Adhered to health and safety regulations
- Demonstrated commitment to learning on-the-job under the guidance of experienced electricians.
Retail volunteer
Barnadro's
Seaham, Durham
2022.12 - 2023.07
- Processed cash transactions, ensuring accurate handling of payment.
- Arranged product displays to increase visibility and sales.
- Collaborated with staff for successful promotional events.
- Coordinated with team members, promoting a cohesive work environment.
- Enforced health and safety guidelines, minimising workplace incidents.
Volunteer support worker
Praxis Services
Benwell , Newcastle upon Tyne
2016.05 - 2017.02
- Improved user well-being by creating personalised care plans.
- Managed challenging behaviour effectively.
- Provided emotional support to service users.
- Maintained accurate records of service users.
- Ensured adherence to care standards by following organisational policies and procedures.
- Ensured safety of the facilities by performing regular risk assessments.
- Safeguarded service user confidentiality, respect and privacy related to services and records management.
- Maintained sensitivity, confidentiality and respect towards clients' needs, providing a safe environment for clients to access services.
- Assisted service users to obtain and access community resources.
- Offered practical daily living advice, including financial planning, housing support and legal guidance.
House cleaner
Molly Maids
coquitlam, Vancover (bc)
2008.12 - 2009.12
- Performed deep-cleans.
- Attention to detail
- Followed environmentally friendly practices during cleaning processes promoting sustainability.
- Met health and safety regulations through the proper disposal of waste materials.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously, resulting in efficient completion of all duties.
- General duties included sweeping, mopping, and polishing.
Education
Level 3 diploma - Electrical Installation
East Durham College
Peterlee 2024.09 -
Level 2 diploma - Electrical Installation
East Durham College
Peterlee 2023.09 - 2024.07
Level 2 - Understanding Domestic Abuse
East durham college
Peterlee 2022.12 - 2023.06
Level 2 - Food saftey and hygenine
Training
Seaham, Durham 2017.11 - 2017.11
Level 3 Diploma - Health and Social Care Adults
Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne 2015.09 - 2016.07
Level 2 - Adult numeracy
Newcastle College
Newcastle upon Tyne 2010.09 - 2011.07
GCSEs - Mixed subjects
Ryburn Valley High School
Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale 2000.09 - 2006.07
Skills
- Safety procedure compliance
- Calibration equipment
- Power and hand tool operation
- Wiring layouts
- Steel wired armoured cabling
- BS 7671 requirements
- Electrical installations
- Regulation compliance
- Calm under pressure
- Building regulations awareness
- Low voltage systems knowledge
- Energy efficiency solutions
- Eagerness to learn
- Great manual dexterity
- Communication effectiveness
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Trainee electrician
Robertson homes
2024.09 - Current
Level 3 diploma - Electrical Installation
East Durham College
2024.09 -
Level 2 diploma - Electrical Installation
East Durham College
2023.09 - 2024.07
Retail volunteer
Barnadro's
2022.12 - 2023.07
Level 2 - Understanding Domestic Abuse
East durham college
2022.12 - 2023.06
Level 2 - Food saftey and hygenine
Training
2017.11 - 2017.11
Volunteer support worker
Praxis Services
2016.05 - 2017.02
Level 3 Diploma - Health and Social Care Adults
Newcastle College
2015.09 - 2016.07
Level 2 - Adult numeracy
Newcastle College
2010.09 - 2011.07
House cleaner
Molly Maids
2008.12 - 2009.12
GCSEs - Mixed subjects
Ryburn Valley High School
2000.09 - 2006.07