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Chris Rees

Cardiff,Cardiff

Summary

Time served apprenticeship with BT in electromechanical engineering. Worked in the Electrical Industry all my working life, much of which was for Multilec Electrical Services Ltd who were the principal Electrical contractor for Cardiff County Council, working on many aspects of electrical repairs both residential and commercial, on both tenanted and void properties, fault finding electrical faults and installation works, being on a regular call rota. Constantly striving to improve my knowledge base and qualifications. Hold a full clean driving licence, and have never had any criminal convictions. I am single and can work away from home when needed.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Self Employed

Self
Cardiff, Cardiff
01.2015 - Current
  • Conducted fault finding, performed remedial works, installed additional circuits, and rewired properties to ensure compliance and safety.
  • Evaluated electrical systems, equipment and components to pinpoint and rectify defects, significantly reducing safety risks.
  • Identified hazards and defects through electrical testing, enabling timely repairs and enhancing overall system safety.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects and repair requirements.
  • Troubleshot electrical issues using specialist testing devices.
  • Working on all aspects of electrics.

Electrician

Merrylees Construction Ltd
Nationwide, Nationwide
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Installed electrical systems and alarms, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations Part M for safety and accessibility.
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards and defects, facilitating timely repairs.
  • Worked shift patterns at Marks and Spencer sites to ensure operational continuity.

Maintenance Electrician

Multilec Electrical Services Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2013
  • Assisted in maintaining electrical installations for Cardiff County Council social housing properties.
  • Supported adherence to service level agreements through timely maintenance.
  • Helped coordinate reactive maintenance and planned work schedules on tenanted and void properties.
  • Provided 24-hour call-out support for emergency electrical issues on a rotating schedule.
  • Conducted regular inspections and servicing to ensure safety and functionality of electrical systems.

Digital Telephone Exchange Engineer and Data Programmer

Ntl Communications
Cardiff, Cardiff
01.1998 - 01.2003
  • Maintained several digital telephone exchanges, providing 24 hour shift cover.
  • Data programming on digital exchanges.
  • Managed a group of engineers and customer service advisors.
  • Ensured Service Level Agreements, Planned preventative maintenance and Timescales were met consistently.

Engineer

British Telecom
01.1981 - 01.1998
  • Completed tenure at BT as a Technical Officer, overseeing technical operations.
  • Ensured planned maintenance, Service Level Agreements and time scales were met.
  • Worked on all aspects of Electrical and mechanical telecommunications services.
  • Fault finding on electro mechanical equipment wiring looms.
  • Time served apprenticeship in Electro-mechanical engineering.

Education

SMSTS - Site Management Safety Scheme

CITB
Bristol
01-2018

NVQ Level 3 - 18th Edition

EAL
Cardiff
01-2018

NVQ Level 3 - Building Regs. for Electrical Installations

EAL
Cardiff
01-2018

IPAF - Mobile elevating Platform Licence

IPAF
01-2018

DISQ - Domestic installer scheme

NICEIC
01-2015

NVQ Level 2 - Fundamental Inspection & Testing

City & Guilds
01-2010

NVQ Level 3 - 17th Edition

City & Guilds
01-2010

NVQ Level 3 - Inspection & Testing of Electrical Eqpt 2377

City & Guilds
01-2006

NVQ Level 3 - 16th Edition

City & Guilds
01-2005

BTEC - IT skills for Business

Carmarthen College
01-2002

ONC -

Llandaf College

Various

Howardian Hgh School
Cardiff

Skills

  • Professional approach
  • Adaptability
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Problem solving
  • Analytical skills
  • Active listening
  • Independent work
  • Workload management
  • Flexibility for short notice shifts

Timeline

Self Employed

Self
01.2015 - Current

Electrician

Merrylees Construction Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2015

Maintenance Electrician

Multilec Electrical Services Ltd
01.2003 - 01.2013

Digital Telephone Exchange Engineer and Data Programmer

Ntl Communications
01.1998 - 01.2003

Engineer

British Telecom
01.1981 - 01.1998

SMSTS - Site Management Safety Scheme

CITB

NVQ Level 3 - 18th Edition

EAL

NVQ Level 3 - Building Regs. for Electrical Installations

EAL

IPAF - Mobile elevating Platform Licence

IPAF

DISQ - Domestic installer scheme

NICEIC

NVQ Level 2 - Fundamental Inspection & Testing

City & Guilds

NVQ Level 3 - 17th Edition

City & Guilds

NVQ Level 3 - Inspection & Testing of Electrical Eqpt 2377

City & Guilds

NVQ Level 3 - 16th Edition

City & Guilds

BTEC - IT skills for Business

Carmarthen College

ONC -

Llandaf College

Various

Howardian Hgh School
Chris Rees