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David Briggs

David Briggs

Kettering,Northants

Summary

I consider myself to be a mature, polite, trustworthy, hardworking and reliable person with over 42 years experience working in a variety of roles, involving customer service, working both individually and as part of a team. When working alone I am proactive, and able to use my own initiative to solve any problems or situations that may arise, and when working in a team I can both give and take instructions from people at all levels.

I have great experience of prioritizing workloads to meet different schedules and deadlines.

I am an excellent communicator at all levels, able to lead, direct and support others. Highly focused, and welcome opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge.

I have many years experience in Multi Drop Deliveries, with Royal Mail and as an owner driver for The Home Delivery Network, before my local warehouse closed.

The past 20 years i have been a Sky Engineer, so i have great experience of customer service, working outdoors, driving to and finding multiple locations, and working to strict time schedules.

I am available to work immediately, as i took voluntary redundancy last year, which enabled me to look after my Father who was terminally ill, and have been doing projects at home since, but I am now excited to find a new career. I am fit, healthy, and enthusiastic to show a new Employer what I can do.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work history

Carer for a Family member

N/A
02.2024 - 10.2024

SKY Engineer

SKY
Macintosh Road, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 7BW
06.2011 - 01.2024

Representing Sky, my role was to visit customers in their homes and businesses, to install and service all Sky products to a high standard.

Trained in Working at Height Regulations, following Safe Systems Of Work.

Using various hand and power tools, installing satellite systems, running coax, phone and Cat 5/6 cable.

setting up Sky STB's, running network scans to ensure good mesh connection.

Also trained to replace and move BT NTE's, run phone extensions.

I have developed a good working knowledge and have good practical skills, and excellent customer service skills.

I engage with the customers and have a flexible approach to my work. I have to prioritize my work to meet the customers needs and sometimes have a creative approach.

I also have the responsibility of driving and maintaining a Company van, and need to arrive promptly at each job within an agreed eta, and have good local knowledge and map reading skills as I cover a large area.

Good knowledge in IT systems, using tablets and smart phones, Oracle routing system.

Due to Company restructuring, I was offered the chance to take voluntary redundancy, which I accepted as I was looking for a fresh start and to learn new skills in a new environment anyway.

Sky/Aerial Engineer

Aerials & Antennae
Bulwer Avenue, Guernsey, Channel Islands
04.2009 - 12.2010

Same as my current position with Sky.

Sky Engineer

BskyB
Macintosh Road, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 7BW
02.2007 - 03.2009

Same as above current position.

Self employed multi drop parcel delivery driver

Home Delivery Network
Commercial Road, Corby
04.2004 - 02.2007

Arrive early in the morning at the depot, sort, scan and load parcels, then deliver on an allocated route to both business and commercial addresses, upwards of 100 parcels a day, also receive collections to return to the depot

Postman

Royal Mail
Stone Cross, Harlow, Essex
05.2000 - 04.2004
Working as part of a team and on my own, sorting and picking Mail and parcels, then delivering on an allocated route by foot, bike and van. Dealing with the general public in a helpful and courteous manner.

Travel Agent/ Foreign Bank Note Dealer

American Express
Haymarket, London SW1
10.1987 - 03.2000

Buying and selling foreign currencies, working around the Country in different branches, dealing with customers face to face and on the telephone.

Selling long and short haul holidays

Bank Clerk

Nat West
Camden Town, London, NW1
07.1980 - 10.1987
Joined from school, various duties including cashier, accounts, enquiries,standing orders, managers clerk.

Education

Secondary Education Exam -

Kingsbury High School
London
06.1980

Skills

  • Quick learner
  • Creative problem solver
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Proficient in cash management
  • Advanced driving qualification
  • Proactive
  • Passion for Customer Service
  • Team Player
  • Satellite/Telecoms/AV experience
  • Multi Drop Driver

Timeline

Carer for a Family member

N/A
02.2024 - 10.2024

SKY Engineer

SKY
06.2011 - 01.2024

Sky/Aerial Engineer

Aerials & Antennae
04.2009 - 12.2010

Sky Engineer

BskyB
02.2007 - 03.2009

Self employed multi drop parcel delivery driver

Home Delivery Network
04.2004 - 02.2007

Postman

Royal Mail
05.2000 - 04.2004

Travel Agent/ Foreign Bank Note Dealer

American Express
10.1987 - 03.2000

Bank Clerk

Nat West
07.1980 - 10.1987

Secondary Education Exam -

Kingsbury High School
David Briggs