Daniel Barnes
preston,lancahsire
Summary
Experienced professional in gas and heating system installations, with a strong proficiency in central heating systems and domestic heating systems expertise. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of gas safety regulations and water regulations, ensuring safe and efficient service delivery. Skilled in boiler installation, and plumbing, complemented by team leadership capabilities. Committed to punctuality and reliability,
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Plumbing and heating engineer
Valley heating ltd
Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen
2021.10 - Current
- Offered expert advice to customers regarding maintenance of their plumbing and heating systems.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly resolving plumbing and heating issues.
- Installed state-of-the-art heating systems for enhanced energy efficiency.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving abilities whilst dealing with unforeseen issues during installation or repair works.
- Repaired complex plumbing systems to prevent water wastage and damage.
- Managed stock inventory efficiently, prevented delays due to lack of materials or equipment.
- Diagnosed and repaired faults affecting proper performance of heating systems.
- Advised customers about best appliances to install based on needs.
- Handled installation and maintenance work in domestic and commercial buildings.
- Communicated with customers to explain correct operation of gas appliances and importance of regularly servicing gas applinces.
- Provided out-of-hours service as needed to maintain company reputation for efficacy and efficiency.
- Maintained detailed, accurate records and time sheets for all completed plumbing work.
- Undertook minor general plastering, joinery work and other associated multi-trades duties.
- Tested plumbing systems, located leakages and repaired faults.
- Completed new installations, repairs and maintenance work on interior and exterior piping systems.
Plumbing and heating engineer
forshaws group
Liverpool
2020.08 - 2025.09
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving abilities whilst dealing with unforeseen issues during installation or repair works.
- Provided emergency repairs swiftly, minimised disruption to the client's routine.
- Ensured safety compliance whilst carrying out all plumbing duties.
- Achieved timely project completion with meticulous planning and execution of tasks.
Plumbing and heating engineer
evolution nw ltd
Darwen, Blackburn with Darwen
2016.04 - 2025.06
- Provided emergency repairs swiftly, minimised disruption to the client's routine.
- Conducted thorough inspections, identified potential problems in advance.
- Repaired complex plumbing systems to prevent water wastage and damage.
- Improved customer satisfaction by promptly resolving plumbing and heating issues.
- Diagnosed and repaired faults affecting proper performance of heating systems.
- Completed all works to high standards in line with company and industry requirements.
- Supervised and positively motivated junior staff and apprentices.
Plumbing and heating engineer
Barneys plumbing & heating services
Preston, Lancashire
2011.01 - 2016.05
- Handled customer queries efficiently; ensured positive client relations.
- Developed practical skills for enhanced productivity through hands-on training.
- Adapted quickly to changing work requirements, maintaining high-performance standards under pressure.
- Cleaned and tidied work sites after job completion.
Forklift operator
Dunbia ltd
Bamber Bridge, Lancashire
2009.08 - 2011.01
Fabricator
Morley's LTD
Preston, Lancashire
2008.05 - 2009.07
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Gas utilization and maintenance
Blackburn College
Lancashire 2014.09 - 2016.09
NVQ Level 2 - Maths
Blackburn College
Lancashire 2014.09 - 2015.09
NVQ Level 2 - English
Blackburn College
Lancashire 2014.09 - 2015.09
NVQ Level 2 - I.C.T
Blackburn College
Lancashire 2014.09 - 2015.09
Skills
- Gas appliance repair
- Installation of water heaters
- Central heating systems proficiency
- Water regulations understanding
- Heating systems knowledge
- Punctuality and reliability
- Gas safety regulations knowledge
- Fault-finding
- Heating Installations
- Domestic heating systems expertise
- Boiler installation
- Heating system installations
- Gas boiler servicing
- Heating system repairing
- Plumbing
- Team Leadership
Certification
NICEIC Certification in
unvented hot water storage systems,CCN1,CENWAT,CKR1,HTR1
previously held certification in commercial gas
CoDNCO1,CIGA1,ICPN1,TPCP1
Timeline
Plumbing and heating engineer
Valley heating ltd
2021.10 - Current
Plumbing and heating engineer
forshaws group
2020.08 - 2025.09
Plumbing and heating engineer
evolution nw ltd
2016.04 - 2025.06
NVQ Level 3 - Gas utilization and maintenance
Blackburn College
2014.09 - 2016.09
NVQ Level 2 - Maths
Blackburn College
2014.09 - 2015.09
NVQ Level 2 - English
Blackburn College
2014.09 - 2015.09
NVQ Level 2 - I.C.T
Blackburn College
2014.09 - 2015.09
Plumbing and heating engineer
Barneys plumbing & heating services
2011.01 - 2016.05
Forklift operator
Dunbia ltd
2009.08 - 2011.01
Fabricator
Morley's LTD
2008.05 - 2009.07