Craig Walker
Liverpool,Merseyside
Summary
Innovative problem-solver with strong background in fault finding and technical leadership. Proficient in driving collaboration between departments and delivering complex engineering solutions. Committed to learning and taking feedback in a practical environment. Looking to develop new skills in a great company.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior engineering specialist
British Telecom
Liverpool
2018.05 - 2024.11
- Cabling internal and external network.
- Inclusion ally.
- Faulting and fully repairing circuits.
- Offered technical guidance, peer review and mentorship to junior engineers.
- Communicating via daily conference calls and updates.
- Presented technical information to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
- Conducted risk assessments, ensured safety on site at all times.
- Working on major projects initially as a fibre jointer and then moving to specialist engineer.
Gardener
Gold Acre Gardens
Wirral, Merseyside
2012.05 - 2018.05
- Maintenance of equipment.
- Communication with clients on a one to one basis.
- Working towards the customer’s expectations for their garden and consistently meeting their requirements.
- Planning of customer specifications.
- Operation of the company van, driving from between various sites.
- Coordinated with other gardeners for larger landscaping projects-team efficiency increased as a result.
Marine (MNE) Signals and Communication (S3)
Royal Marines Commando
2008.03 - 2012.05
- Delivering specialised knowledge when required in the field or classroom.
- Maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.
- Keeping up to date on all tactics and skills to maintain operation effectiveness.
- Producing training materials in the specialisation of signals communications.
- Delivering presentations therefore demonstrating excellent communication skills.
- Maintaining a high level of fitness throughout.
Education
Level 2 diploma - ICT
BT GROUP PLC
London 2018.04 - 2019.05
A level - Design and technology: product design, Engineering, Geography
St Mary’s Catholic College
Wallasey, Wirral 2004.06 - 2006.06
GCSE - 10 passes grades A-C including Mathematics and English
St Mary’s Catholic College
Wallasey, Wirral 1999.06 - 2004.06
NVQ level 2 - public services
Commando training centre.
Lympstone, Devon 2008.03 - 2008.10
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Stakeholder relationship management
- Self motivation and discipline
- Pride and attention to detail
- Constantly learning
- Fault finding
- Full UK driving license
Affiliations
- Play cricket for my local team.
- Gaming
- General fitness(Gym, fell walking)
Timeline
Senior engineering specialist
British Telecom
2018.05 - 2024.11
Level 2 diploma - ICT
BT GROUP PLC
2018.04 - 2019.05
Gardener
Gold Acre Gardens
2012.05 - 2018.05
NVQ level 2 - public services
Commando training centre.
2008.03 - 2008.10
Marine (MNE) Signals and Communication (S3)
Royal Marines Commando
2008.03 - 2012.05
A level - Design and technology: product design, Engineering, Geography
St Mary’s Catholic College
2004.06 - 2006.06
GCSE - 10 passes grades A-C including Mathematics and English
St Mary’s Catholic College
1999.06 - 2004.06