Darren Geater
Friskney, Boston,Lincolnshire
Summary
Responsible Individual with positive, committed work ethic seeks position in caretaking and maintenance role. Takes direction well to achieve tasks to instruction. Plans and prioritises workload to meet changing job demands.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work history
Maintenance man / Groundsman
Aspiration House, Val's Community
Boston
2023.03 - Current
- Repaired doors, locks and handles of properties within desired timeframes.
- Replied to requests for emergency repairs and clean-ups.
- Performed carpentry and painting of walls and drywall to desired requirements.
- Identified and removed hazards to limit workplace risks.
- Repaired varied building faults, including fixes to paintwork, tiles and paving.
- Prioritised tasks to meet daily maintenance requirements.
- Kept general areas clean and clear for good health and safety standards.
- Handled requests for emergency repairs quickly and efficiently.
- Trimmed and mowed lawn and removed snow and ice to keep property safe and maintained.
- Applied best practices to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Reacted to emergency maintenance tasks quickly to minimise workforce downtime.
- Unclogged drains, removed debris and patched up leaks for necessary repairs.
Fibre Optic Technician
Quantum Air Fibre
Market Rasen , Lincolnshire
2022.12 - 2023.03
- OFDC splicer
- Surveying areas identified in the contract ahead of installation of fibre optic infrastructure.
- installing cables between chambers and telegraph poles ready for final connection to customer residences.
- Ensured health and safety compliance through precise and careful operation of survey and installation.
- Collected and analysed [Type] survey data, source maps, photographs and computer records, maintaining accuracy throughout.
Assistant Manager
Away Resorts
Tattershall, Lincolnshire
2022.03 - 2022.12
- Helped less experienced staff manage daily assignments.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Collaborated with line managers on department performance and KPIs.
- Developed training programmes to boost staff capabilities.
- Managed smooth operations and communicated timely updates to coordinate administrative activities.
- Facilitated maintenance and repair of office and equipment.
- Worked with drive and determination to consistently exceed targets, leading by example to motivate high-achieving teams.
- Handled employee scheduling to ensure adequate, cost-efficient shift staffing.
- Inspired and motivated [Number] staff members to achieve KPIs.
Technical Engineer
BMI The Lincoln Hospital
Lincoln
2021.05 - 2022.02
- With current CSCS card and DBS check
- Head of department over one handyman
- Responsible for: -
- Liaising with contractors to secure quotes
- Raising purchase orders
- On site asset register
- Medical gases, responsible person
- Reactive and PPM's data entry on system
- Legionella register/data entry
- Fire alarm testing
- Generator testing/data entry
- Permits to work
- Portable Appliance testing/data entry
- Emergency lighting/data entry
Mechanical Engineer
Sodexo, Unilever HQ
Leatherhead
2017.01 - 2021.03
- Responsible for planned preventative maintenance
- Re-active work
- Liaising with contractors
- L8 Legionella 3-day course qualification
Mechanical Engineer
ISS UK, Prospect psychiatric Hospital
Reading
2016.11 - 2016.12
- Responsible for planned preventative maintenance
- Re-active work
- Liaising with contractors
- Liaising with client's re-maintenance issues
Mechanical Engineer
United Facilities Management Ltd
Laindon
2016.01 - 2016.01
- Responsible for planned preventative maintenance
- Re-active work
- Liaising with contractors
- Liaising with clients re-maintenance issues
Manager
Le Moulin De Launay, Vieux-Viel 35610 France.
2013.01 - 2016.01
- Managing Gite Complex/Holiday homes in France.
- Managing staff
- Investigated customer issues to find acceptable conclusion and prevent recurrence.
- Forged working relationships with suppliers and negotiated purchasing conditions.
- Communicated courteously with customers by telephone and email.
- Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
- Health and safety
- Liaising with contractors
- Maintenance
Mechanical Engineer
Carillion Plc, Verizon
Wolverhampton, Reading
2011.01 - 2013.01
- Responsible for planned preventative maintenance
- Re-active work
- Liaising with clients re maintenance issues
- Legionella L8 training
Mechanical Engineer
Mitie Technical Services
Frimley, Reading
2007.01 - 2011.01
- Responsible for planned preventative maintenance
- Re-active work
- Liaise with clients re maintenance issues
Mechanical Engineer/Plumber
Reading Football Club
2003.01 - 2007.01
- General Maintenance work
- General Plumbing work
- Supervisory cover
- Liaising with clients, customers and outside contractors
- Checking and maintaining various equipment within the club
- 24hr emergency call out cover
- Dealing with phone enquiries
- Ordering and maintaining stock levels
Maintenance/Plumber
Norlands Building Services, Perpectual
Henley on Thames
2002.01 - 2003.01
- General Maintenance work
- General Plumbing work
- Liaising with clients, customers and contractors
- Checking and maintaining various equipment
- 24hr emergency call out cover
Maintenance/Plumber
Perpetual Investments
Henley on Thames
1995.01 - 2002.01
- General Maintenance work
- General Plumbing work
- Liaising with clients, customers and contractors
- Checking and maintaining various equipment
- 24hr emergency call out cover
Administrator
Digital Computers
Reading
1987.01 - 1995.01
- Responsible for maintaining stock levels
- Liaising with customers
- Dealing with telephone enquiries
- General administrative duties
Education
NVQ Level 3 Plumbing -
Reading Technical College
BerkshireSafety First Aider (refresher course needed) Legionella Awareness Disability Awareness Training L8 Legionella Course -
Highdown School
IOSH -
Vital Skills
Skills
- NVQ LEVEL 2 Plumbing
- NVQ LEVEL 3 Plumbing
- Legionella awareness trained
- Microsoft Office/Windows 10 - basic working knowledge
- CSCS card
- First aid trained
- BMS Trained
- Customer rapport
- Customer relationship building
- Regulatory requirements understanding
- Outstanding customer service
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Enhanced DBS disclosure
Timeline
Maintenance man / Groundsman
Aspiration House, Val's Community
2023.03 - Current
Fibre Optic Technician
Quantum Air Fibre
2022.12 - 2023.03
Assistant Manager
Away Resorts
2022.03 - 2022.12
Technical Engineer
BMI The Lincoln Hospital
2021.05 - 2022.02
Mechanical Engineer
Sodexo, Unilever HQ
2017.01 - 2021.03
Mechanical Engineer
ISS UK, Prospect psychiatric Hospital
2016.11 - 2016.12
Mechanical Engineer
United Facilities Management Ltd
2016.01 - 2016.01
Manager
Le Moulin De Launay, Vieux-Viel 35610 France.
2013.01 - 2016.01
Mechanical Engineer
Carillion Plc, Verizon
2011.01 - 2013.01
Mechanical Engineer
Mitie Technical Services
2007.01 - 2011.01
Mechanical Engineer/Plumber
Reading Football Club
2003.01 - 2007.01
Maintenance/Plumber
Norlands Building Services, Perpectual
2002.01 - 2003.01
Maintenance/Plumber
Perpetual Investments
1995.01 - 2002.01
Administrator
Digital Computers
1987.01 - 1995.01
NVQ Level 3 Plumbing -
Reading Technical College
Safety First Aider (refresher course needed) Legionella Awareness Disability Awareness Training L8 Legionella Course -
Highdown School
IOSH -
Vital Skills