Charles Adams
Exeter,Devon
Summary
Accomplished electrical technician with expertise in domestic and commercial electrical installations, including distribution board installation and smoke detection systems. Proficient in conduit containment, trunking, cable and tray systems. Demonstrates strong leadership capacity and innovative thinking in circuit analysis and power distribution. Skilled in City & Guilds 2391-52 testing methods such as continuity, IR, polarity, RCD testing, and safe isolation. Committed to compliance with the 18th Edition (BS 7671) standards and health & safety protocols. Aspires to leverage technical software literacy to enhance operational efficiency within the electrical engineering sector.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Electrical Technician
Bridgwater & Taunton College
2025.07 - 2026.03
- Maintain fully equipped electrical workshops supporting practical training for electrical installation students.
- Demonstrate safe isolation procedures and electrical safety practices in accordance with BS 7671.
- Support learners with installation, inspection and testing procedures including continuity, insulation resistance, polarity and RCD testing.
- Prepare and maintain electrical testing instruments and installation equipment for practical assessments.
- Assist with workshop setup for electrical installations including conduit, trunking and cable management systems.
- Promote safe working practices and compliance with health and safety regulations.
Domestic Electrician (Self-Employed)
Just Home & Let
Wellingborough
2023.04 - 2026.03
- Install and maintain electrical systems in residential properties in accordance with BS 7671 regulations.
- Perform fault finding and repairs including RCD tripping, circuit faults, earth faults and polarity issues.
- Install lighting circuits, socket outlets, consumer units, smoke detectors and CCTV systems.
- Carry out inspection and testing of electrical installations, including continuity, insulation resistance, polarity and RCD testing.
- Complete Minor Electrical Installation Works Certificates (MEIWC) and maintain installation documentation.
- Apply safe isolation procedures and risk assessments before electrical work.
Self-Employed Electrician
Various Locations
2015.01 - 2023.01
- Delivered full domestic and commercial electrical installations from first fix through to commissioning.
- Installed electrical containment systems including metallic conduit, PVC conduit, trunking systems, and cable trays .
- Measured, cut and installed galvanised steel conduit and PVC conduit to support cable routing.
- Installed and terminated power circuits, lighting circuits and distribution boards.
- Installed surface and concealed wiring systems in residential and commercial properties.
- Installed cable tray and trunking systems for cable management in buildings and facilities.
- Pulled, routed and terminated single core, multicore and armoured cables.
- Performed fault finding, maintenance and electrical repairs.
- Conducted basic inspection and testing of installations before energising systems.
- Worked closely with construction teams to complete installations safely and efficiently.
Electrical Technician
Flow Impact International Ltd
2009.01 - 2016.01
- Installed electrical wiring systems and electrical containment for residential and commercial projects.
- Installed metallic conduit, PVC conduit, trunking and cable tray systems for cable management.
- Assisted with distribution board installation, cable routing and cable termination.
- Performed continuity checks and insulation resistance testing prior to commissioning electrical systems.
- Prepared cable routes, estimated materials and supported installation planning.
- Worked under supervision of engineers and project managers on electrical installation projects.
Electrical Intern – Power Distribution
PHCN & Petroleum Training Institute
2006.01 - 2008.01
- Assisted engineers with high-voltage and low-voltage power distribution systems.
- Worked on 11kV and 33kV distribution networks stepping down to 415V for local supply.
- Supported installation, testing and maintenance of distribution transformers ranging from 100kVA to 300kVA.
- Assisted with transformer feeder protection and fuse replacement for overloaded feeders.
- Participated in armoured cable jointing and termination for underground distribution cables.
- Conducted continuity and insulation resistance testing using hand-cranked analogue Megger insulation testers and low-resistance ohm meters.
- Performed IR testing at 1000V on 4-core armoured cables (70mm²–150mm²) used for distribution circuits.
- Assisted with cable routing and connection between transformers and distribution poles.
- Supported termination of armoured cables onto aluminium overhead distribution lines.
- Learned transformer servicing procedures including transformer oil filling and maintenance processes.
- Assisted with earthing systems, including installation of earth electrodes and earthing of transformer star points.
- Participated in installation of overhead distribution lines and electrical service connections to new buildings.
- Assisted with erection of distribution poles, cable pulling and termination.
- Installed single-phase electricity meters for new customers.
- Carried out disconnection and reconnection of electrical supply for customers based on utility service requirements.
Education
City & Guilds 2391-52 - Inspection & Testing
Presidency London College
LONDONNVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation - undefined
18th Edition Wiring Regulations - BS 7671
LONDONC&G Level 2 & 3 Diplomas - Electrical Installations (2365-02 & 2365-03)
LONDONHigher National Diploma (HND) - Electrical Engineering
Edo2010
Skills
- Technical: Electrical Installation (Domestic/Commercial), Distribution Board Installation, Smoke Detection & CCTV
- Containment: Galvanised Steel & PVC Conduit, Trunking, Cable Tray, Ladder Rack Systems
- Testing: City & Guilds 2391-52; Continuity, IR, Polarity, RCD Testing, Safe Isolation
- Compliance: 18th Edition (BS 7671), Health & Safety Awareness, MEIWC Documentation
- Leadership capacity
- Circuit analysis
- Innovative thinking
- Technical software literacy
- Power distribution knowledge
INTERESTS
Technology: Gaming and emerging electrical infrastructure., Travel: Exploring new cultures and regions., Sport: Football (Manchester United supporter).
Timeline
Electrical Technician
Bridgwater & Taunton College
2025.07 - 2026.03
Domestic Electrician (Self-Employed)
Just Home & Let
2023.04 - 2026.03
Self-Employed Electrician
Various Locations
2015.01 - 2023.01
Electrical Technician
Flow Impact International Ltd
2009.01 - 2016.01
Electrical Intern – Power Distribution
PHCN & Petroleum Training Institute
2006.01 - 2008.01
NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation - undefined
City & Guilds 2391-52 - Inspection & Testing
Presidency London College