Darren Magee
Derby,ENG
Summary
I am a hardworking, conscientious, and reliable person who has extensive experience of fault finding, and the repairing of electronic equipment and is now looking for a new challenge. Throughout my employment I have worked both as part of a productive team and independently, using my initiative and taking on responsibility. I take pride in doing a job to a high standard and completing work to strict deadlines, I can work under pressure and accept criticism. During my employment I have shown adaptability, taking on supervisory roles and progressing within the company.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Inspector
Clarkes international LTD
Alfreton
03.2025 - 07.2025
- Working within the Quality control department
- Doing inspection work, which entailed building products and checking welds, bolt holes, and fixings were secure and aligned correctly.
- Part of the team responsible for doing the Recyclability Assessment Methodology (RAM) on the 3,500+ product lines within the warehouse.
- Reworking of various product lines as and when required.
Repair Technician
Clarkes international LTD
Summercotes
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Stripping, cleaning and replacing damaged parts on products that were water damaged stock.
- Once the items were unseized/repaired, I then PAT tested the items before giving the item a final clean ready for resale.
- Worked on dehumidifiers, compressors, 240v and 110v Air con units, welders, belt sanders, mitre saws, cement mixers, booster pumps, 3 phase fan heaters, and battery chargers.
- Unfortunately at my time working for Clarkes I have never worked on any petrol/diesel items.
Supervisor / Bench Engineer
Discount Electrics Ltd
Sutton in Ashfield
01.2010 - 12.2023
- Fault finding and repairing of domestic electronic, audio, and visual appliances.
- Fully testing and cleaning equipment ready to be listed in the retail store or the company eBay page.
- Dealing with returns from companies such as Currys and Argos.
- Ensuring all staff complete the work allocated to them and dealing with any problems that arise.
- Ordering and making sure adequate resources were provided as and when needed.
- Ensure all employees follow company policies and guidelines.
- Report any discrepancies or issues to management or company owner.
Park Ranger
Derby City Council Leisure Service
Derby
01.1996 - 12.1999
- Patrolling various parks within Derby.
- Using the company radios to communicate with head office, informing of issues that arose.
- Reporting incidents requiring emergency services and supervising the public using amenities.
- Litter picking and selling tickets for various activities.
Retail Sales Assistant
Andersons Electrical
Derby
01.1988 - 12.1991
- Supply customers with replacement parts, cash handling and stock take.
- Place orders and answer customer enquiries via the telephone.
Education
Parkfield Cedars School
01.1987
Skills
- Electronic fault finding
- Testing of equipment
- Installation
- Repair
- Maintenance of electronic devices
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Creating listings
- Editing listings
- Amazon
- EBay
- Problem-solving
- Soldering
- Hand tools
- Negotiation
- Quality standards
- Team management
- Supporting others
- Motivating others
- Royal Mail Online Business Account (OBA)
- Product inspection
- Quality assurance
- Recyclability assessment
- Equipment maintenance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Inventory control
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Packaging inspection
- Non-conformance reporting
- Safety protocols
- Test equipment operation
- Inspection procedures
- Quality processes
- Quality control
- Visual inspection
- Reporting and analysis
- Employee supervision
- Safety procedures
Highest Level Of Education
GCSE or equivalent
<Enter your own>
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Driving License: Motorcycles
Timeline
Quality Control Inspector
Clarkes international LTD
03.2025 - 07.2025
Repair Technician
Clarkes international LTD
01.2024 - 01.2025
Supervisor / Bench Engineer
Discount Electrics Ltd
01.2010 - 12.2023
Park Ranger
Derby City Council Leisure Service
01.1996 - 12.1999
Retail Sales Assistant
Andersons Electrical
01.1988 - 12.1991
Parkfield Cedars School