Daniel McCarthy
Bournemouth
Summary
- Qualified plumber with WRAS and unvented hot water systems certifications. Experienced in bathroom fixture installation, boiler systems, radiator maintenance, and drainage management. Bilingual in French and English, holding a full driving licence, with plans to obtain gas certification for advanced plumbing and heating specialisation. Seeking opportunities in Ireland starting September 2026.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Plumber
Airforce1
Bournemouth
2024.01 - 2026.01
- Cooperate with plumbers and heating engineers on first-fix tasks and second-fix installs.
- Assist with maintenance call-outs using safe working practices and checks.
- Provided emergency repairs for immediate relief from plumbing issues.
- Fixed leaks to prevent water damage and waste.
- Worked in accordance with local building codes for legal compliance.
- Installed various types of piping for improved water flow.
- Replaced outdated fixtures, enhancing aesthetics and utility.
- Cleaned and tidied work sites after job completion.
- Commissioned Systems
- Completed professional installations of hot and cold water systems in residential settings.
- Fitted warm air units, cylinders, and boilers with required safety features.
- Improved housing heating efficiency.
Maintenance Assistant / Site Security & Fire Marshall
Moorlands College
Bournemouth
2024.06 - 2024.08
- Completed general maintenance for university accommodation during the summer term.
- Repaired items by painting, fixing cupboard doors, and performing other general maintenance tasks.
- Answered resident maintenance requests to keep facilities clean, safe, and functional.
- Used hand and power tools proficiently throughout daily duties.
- Completed paperwork accurately for proper record-keeping.
- Performed minor electrical fixes to support overall facility upkeep.
- Carried out site checks and provided overnight security for international students.
- Helped residents with building access and general enquiries daily.
- Certified as fire marshal and supported fire drills during evacuations.
- Worked with the on-site team to maintain facilities and smooth daily operations.
- Completed garden grounds upkeep during site visits.
- Painted university areas to refresh accommodation spaces.
- Conducted fire drills to practice safe evacuation procedures.
- Responded to emergency call-outs when people required evacuation assistance.
- Coordinated with the team to keep work progressing smoothly.
Festival Steward & Security
Big Church Festival
Steyning, West Sussex
2023.06 - 2023.08
- Assist volunteers with crowd safety during festival operations across multiple areas.
- Coordinate volunteer station assignments and provide support throughout the event.
- Help with festival setup and pack-down, pitching tents and dismantling equipment.
- Provide cover across areas, managing entrance gates and scanning tickets.
- Monitor main-stage audience to maintain crowd safety and block unauthorised access.
- Control backstage access by monitoring entry and exit points for performers.
- Maintain calm, professional interactions with the public in busy environments.
Delivery Driver
Uber Eats
, Somerset
2022.09 - 2023.05
- Delivered food from local restaurants to customers using reliable handover routines.
- Collected food orders and delivered them promptly and safely to customers.
- Communicated clearly with restaurants and customers to resolve delivery issues.
- Provided friendly customer service to create a positive delivery experience.
Market Research Analyst
Sinclair Pharmaceuticals Ltd
London
2021.04 - 2021.10
- Completed contract work by delivering accurate customer data daily across broad datasets.
- Handled data coverage across multiple geographies by maintaining daily accuracy checks.
- Collected competitor information for a multinational dermatology company to support research.
Children’s Charity Sales Representative
Plan B
Sydney
2020.11 - 2021.01
- Worked alongside teams at prime locations to speak with donors regularly.
- Managed door-to-door and street collections to gather contributions efficiently.
- Met fund-raising targets consistently while helping rebuild community connections.
Assistant Manager
Tuckers
Cheddar
2018.08 - 2019.09
- Coordinated team support to back daily shop operations by leadership.
- Delivered friendly service to sustain consistently high customer satisfaction.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to maintain safe food service.
- Collaborated with the operations manager on daily targets and budgets.
- Produced quality food to encourage repeat customer interest.
Retail Assistant & Tour Guide
Cheddar Cheese Co
Cheddar
2018.04 - 2018.08
- Oversaw till operations and welcomed customers while providing bilingual guidance on cheese selections during tours, improving visitor engagement.
- Supported management of cheese retail operations during peak tourist seasons, enhancing customer experience in high-traffic periods.
- Executed shop opening and closing procedures, ensuring smooth transitions between shifts.
Education
Full Stack Software Developer - Software Developer, Full Stack Engineer
Boolean UK
2022.02 - 2022.07
Diploma of Higher Education - Applied theology
Moorlands College
Bournemouth 2023.09 - 2025.07
A LEVELS - Law, Economics, French
WESTON SUPER-MARE
UK 2018.09 - 2020.07
Diplôme National Du Brevet - Mention Bien
COLLÈGE ÉLÉONORE DE PROVENCE
MONSÉGUR, FRANCE 2014.09 - 2015.07
Skills
- Plumbing level 2 and NVQ
- WRAS-certified contractor
- Unvented hot water systems certification (UHWS)
- Boiler and warm air unit systems
- Bathroom fixture installation
- Radiator installation
- Drainage management
- Emergency Repairs
- Manual Handling Certificate
- Full driving licence
- Bilingual in French and English
- Teamwork and independent work
- Customer service excellence
- Quick learner
Certification
- Plumbing Diploma Level 2 2026
- NVQ Level 2 Plumbing 2026
- WRAS Water Regulation Certification 2026
- Unvented Hot Water Systems Certification 2026
- Manual Handling 2024
Languages
English
Native
French
Native
Spanish
Intermediate
Affiliations
- Musician
- Mountain Biking
Timeline
Maintenance Assistant / Site Security & Fire Marshall
Moorlands College
2024.06 - 2024.08
Plumber
Airforce1
2024.01 - 2026.01
Diploma of Higher Education - Applied theology
Moorlands College
2023.09 - 2025.07
Festival Steward & Security
Big Church Festival
2023.06 - 2023.08
Delivery Driver
Uber Eats
2022.09 - 2023.05
Full Stack Software Developer - Software Developer, Full Stack Engineer
Boolean UK
2022.02 - 2022.07
Market Research Analyst
Sinclair Pharmaceuticals Ltd
2021.04 - 2021.10
Children’s Charity Sales Representative
Plan B
2020.11 - 2021.01
A LEVELS - Law, Economics, French
WESTON SUPER-MARE
2018.09 - 2020.07
Assistant Manager
Tuckers
2018.08 - 2019.09
Retail Assistant & Tour Guide
Cheddar Cheese Co
2018.04 - 2018.08
Diplôme National Du Brevet - Mention Bien
COLLÈGE ÉLÉONORE DE PROVENCE
2014.09 - 2015.07