Charlie SCHIMMEL

• Completed Basic Mechanical Maintenance, including research and practical work on bearings, gears, industrial fans, and centrifugal pumps. Gained hands-on experience in dismantling, inspecting, maintaining, and reassembling mechanical components.
• Completed Advanced Mechanical Maintenance, covering lubrication systems, mechanical fault-finding methods, conveyor belt alignment, centrifugal pump strip-down and rebuild, and safe working practices with industrial pipework.
• Successfully completed assessments in Pneumatics and Fluid Power, including building pneumatic circuits, identifying components, and carrying out systematic fault-finding tasks.
• Developed strong understanding of mechanical systems, maintenance procedures, and workplace safety.

• Event Operations & Safety – Knock Out Team-Building Events:

Gained hands-on experience setting up and operating large-scale team-building activities. Responsibilities included preparing and assembling equipment such as large inflatables, electrical setups, and specialist items for each game. Ensured all equipment was correctly installed and fully compliant with risk assessments and safety procedures. Completed thorough pre-event walk-around checks to identify hazards and ensure safe, smooth event delivery. Developed strong organisational skills by managing setup times, coordinating equipment, and supporting efficient activity running throughout the day.

• Grounds maintenance:
• During school holidays and weekends I work as ground maintenance ensuring that outdoor spaces and landscaped environments, are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, safety, and visual appeal. I operate and maintain grounds maintenance machinery and tools safely and effectively carrying out minor repairs and report any damage or hazards. Ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures and environmental standards. Performed routine equipment maintenance to prevent breakdowns.

Enhanced golf course aesthetics by delivering ground maintenance.

• Hospitality: Prior to this I worked as a kitchen assistant at a local restaurant. This is the second job I have secured whilst being at school. Previously I was employed as a pot washer and a waiter/ barista in a café, I then moved to a larger restaurant and progressed to working as a kitchen assistant. This work developed my communication skills in a pressurised environment, listening to instructions from members of staff and communicating with customers who on occasions were challenging.
• Attis insurance:

As part of my work experience at Attis Insurance, I developed and strengthened my skills of teamwork and gained an understanding of processing insurance claims.