Clergy Mandizvidza

A highly competent, safety-focused Electrical and Utilities Technician based in Preston with over 6 years of hands-on experience spanning power distribution, industrial plant maintenance, and high-voltage grid infrastructure. Fully certified in the UK City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671), combined with a strong academic background in Fuels and Energy Engineering. Proven track record in electrical fault finding, safe isolation (LOTOTO), and overhead/underground network maintenance. Currently leveraging precision tools, operational discipline, and strict regulatory compliance (HACCP) within a large-scale Lancashire manufacturing plant. Actively seeking a sponsored transition into a Maintenance Electrician, Utilities Technician, or Industrial Plant Operator role within the UK engineering sector.

• City & Guilds (UK): NVQ Level 3 Equivalent – 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations BS 7671.
• Ecctis Statement of Comparability: Application Processing (Verifying UK RQF Level 5 / Higher Education Diploma Standard for Engineering Studies)

Dunbia | Skilled Butcher | Preston, UK 01/2023 – Present 

• Maintain continuous, high-speed line operations within a heavily regulated manufacturing facility.
• Execute daily precision maintenance, safe cleaning, and mechanical sharpening of industrial cutting tools.
• Ensure absolute compliance with strict industrial health, safety, and hygiene frameworks (HACCP).
• Manage workstation safety protocols, identifying and mitigating physical line hazards

Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) | Electrical Engineer (Grid Operations) | Harare, Zimbabwe06/2022 – 12/2022

• Installed and commissioned new electrical power lines to enhance regional grid reliability and distribution capacity.
• Conducted detailed engineering site surveys and load calculations for accurate planning of upcoming capital installations.
• Executed grounding, bonding, and testing activities to guarantee absolute crew safety during live-line utility operations.

ZESA (Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority) | Fuels & Energy Engineering Placement | Harare, Zimbabwe12/2021 – 06/2022

• Conducted utility-level preventative maintenance and reactive fault responses across extensive overhead and underground networks.
• Interpreted complex electrical schematics to assist in circuit design modifications, reducing systemic downtime.
• Utilized specialized testing equipment to diagnose insulation faults, voltage drops, and transformer defects.
• Formulated on-site risk analyses and safe isolation protocols before executing high-voltage switching operations.

Megawater Zimbabwe | Maintenance Technician | Harare, Zimbabwe |07/2020 – 12/2021 

• Maintained industrial machinery, water processing equipment, and heavy distribution pumps through rigorous routine servicing and structural checks.
• Averted catastrophic production losses and system downtime by identifying, isolating, and fixing complex electrical and mechanical faults swiftly.
• Developed and executed data-driven preventive maintenance schedules, significantly expanding machine longevity and asset reliability.
• Conducted on-site risk assessments, designed electronic testing protocols, and implemented advanced control systems to boost energy efficiency.
• Managed comprehensive stock controls for industrial spare parts, ensuring minimal operational disruptions during components overhauls

ZETDC | Assistant Electrical Linesworker (Part Time) | Harare, Zimbabwe | 01/2017 - 08/2021

• Supported senior linesmen in maintaining and repairing overhead and underground powerlines.
• Assisted with pole climbing, conductor replacement, insulator changes, and hardware installation.
• Participated in fault response operations, helping restore supply safely and efficiently
• Ensured strict compliance with safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Worked effectively in teams during planned maintenance and
  emergency call-outs

• Electrical Regulations: BS 7671 18th Edition Certified, Safe Isolation, Lock-Out/Tag-Out/ Try-Out (LOTOTO).
• Power & Distribution: Overhead & Underground Line Maintenance, Substation Operations, Cable Splicing.
• Industrial Operations: Fault Finding & Diagnostics, Circuit Design, Plant Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Safety & Compliance: Working at Height (Pole/Bucket Access), Risk Assessment, PPE Compliance, HACCP Frameworks.
• Tools & Equipment: Industrial Test Equipment, Multi-meters, Pneumatic Tools, Precision Hand & Power Tools.

IELTS C1(Band 7)

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