Damian Walsh
Bury,Lancashire
Summary
A highly skilled Gold Card Approved Electrician with 12 years experience in industrial, commercial and domestic settings. Has a proven track record in installation, fault finding, remedials and testing and inspection from small simple domestic installations to large complex industrial installations. Has excellent communication skills and is able to work effectively in collaboration with others.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Electrician
Peel pumps
Ramsbottom
2019.03 - 2026.06
Carrying out a wide range of electrical work mainly in the waste industry, along with some general industrial/ commercial work. Installation of distribution boards, circuits and electrical equipment on sites, cabins, offices and buildings. Installing, maintaining and troubleshooting pump installations and treatment plants, This includes testing of motors, transducers, and control panels including relays, overloads, PLCs and scada systems. Diagnosing faults and carrying out remedial work as required. Carrying out periodic inspection and testing of landfill sites, transfer stations and offices. In addition to the electrical aspects the role also involves mechanical pumps repair and pipework.
Electrician / Proprietor
D Walsh Electrical
Bury
2014.01 - 2019.11
- Self employed Electrician undertaking primarily domestic electrical work and some commercial work, including rewires, heating systems, fault finding and minor electrical work. Also carrying out inspection and testing of domestic properties. From 2015 until March 2019 this was my main occupation.
Welfare Rights Officer
Salford City Council
Salford
2001.09 - 2019.04
- Giving benefits advice to Salford residents in certain GP surgeries. From 2015 part time to allow D Walsh Electrical to be established.
Adviser, later Adviser /Manager
Bury Independent Advice Centre
Bury, Greater Manchester
1997.09 - 2001.08
- Giving advice to local residents. Later becoming manager of a expanding centre.
Barman
London Road Labour Club
Preston, Lancashire
1994.01 - 1996.01
Frame Assembler
Dee Cees Frames
Manchester
1993.01 - 1994.01
Education
Electrotechnical EWA (NVQ L3) -
BSA 2025
Electrotechnical Assessment (EWA) (AM2E) -
NET 02/2026
18th Edition BS7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations (City and Guilds 2382 -18) -
Erudite Training 2019
Initial Verification of Electrical Installations (City and Guilds 2394) -
Blackburn college 2015
Periodic Inspection and Testing (City and guilds 2395) -
Blackburn College 2015
Domestic Commercial and Industrial Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation (City & Guilds 2919) - undefined
GRE Training
In Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment City and Guilds 2377
Blackburn College 2018
Risk Assessment (Certificate) -
iHasco 2026
Working at Height (Certificate) -
IHasco 2026
Asbestos Awareness (Certificate) -
iHasco 2026
Level 2 Diploma Electrical Installation -
SN Ltd
17th Edition BS7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations (City & Guilds 2382-17) - undefined
Blackburn College
BA - Economics
University of Central Lancashire
1 1993 - 1 1996
General Studies, Economics, Politics - A-Level
Holy Cross College
Bury 1 1990 - 1 1992
7 GCSEs grade A - C - GCSE or equivalent
St Gabriel’s School
Bury 1 1990 - 1 1990
Skills
- Troubleshooting
- MS Office
- Maintenance
- Electrical
Affiliations
- Playing guitar
- Rock climbing
- Walking
Personal Details
- Driver's License: A, AM, B, B1, BE, C1, C1E, Cars, D1, D1E
- Eligible to work in the UK: Yes
Certification
- Full UK Driving Licence
- PAT Testing (City and Guilds 2377)
Timeline
Electrician
Peel pumps
2019.03 - 2026.06
Electrician / Proprietor
D Walsh Electrical
2014.01 - 2019.11
Welfare Rights Officer
Salford City Council
2001.09 - 2019.04
Adviser, later Adviser /Manager
Bury Independent Advice Centre
1997.09 - 2001.08
Barman
London Road Labour Club
1994.01 - 1996.01
Frame Assembler
Dee Cees Frames
1993.01 - 1994.01
Domestic Commercial and Industrial Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation (City & Guilds 2919) - undefined
GRE Training
17th Edition BS7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations (City & Guilds 2382-17) - undefined
Blackburn College
BA - Economics
University of Central Lancashire
1 1993 - 1 1996
General Studies, Economics, Politics - A-Level
Holy Cross College
1 1990 - 1 1992
7 GCSEs grade A - C - GCSE or equivalent
St Gabriel’s School
1 1990 - 1 1990
Electrotechnical EWA (NVQ L3) -
BSA 2025
Electrotechnical Assessment (EWA) (AM2E) -
NET 02/2026
18th Edition BS7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations (City and Guilds 2382 -18) -
Erudite Training 2019
Initial Verification of Electrical Installations (City and Guilds 2394) -
Blackburn college 2015
Periodic Inspection and Testing (City and guilds 2395) -
Blackburn College 2015
In Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment City and Guilds 2377
Blackburn College 2018
Risk Assessment (Certificate) -
iHasco 2026
Working at Height (Certificate) -
IHasco 2026
Asbestos Awareness (Certificate) -
iHasco 2026
Level 2 Diploma Electrical Installation -
SN Ltd