David Hook
Portpatrick,Wigtownshire
Summary
Highly skilled and reliable Approved Electrician with expertise in troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs. Adept at working independently or as part of a team, ensuring efficient and safe electrical installations. Strong communicator with a commitment to continuous professional development (CPD) to stay updated with industry regulations and standards. Technically proficient, with strong iOS and Microsoft literacy, enabling efficient use of digital tools for documentation, communication, and project management. Dedicated to delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Hotelier
LDH Hotels Limited
Tongue, Highland
05.2007 - 05.2022
- Responsible for day to day running of busy 19 bed hotel in Highlands of Scotland.
- Organised and supervised hotel Planned Preventive Maintenance Schedules, liaising with specialist sub contractors for specific works to be carried out.
- Carried out electrical PPM and daily maintenance/repairs, under tight time scales, between guest check out and check in.
- Completed all relevant Health and Safety and compliance documentation.
- Oversaw and engaged in annual refurbishment works, including setting and upholding tight budgets.
Electrical Pre Contracts Manager/Director
Halsion Building Services
Canterbury, Kent
08.1996 - 05.2007
- Responsible for Electrical Pre Contracts team.
- Working and liaising within multi disciplinary services teams.
- Roles included estimating and tendering for works with combined contract values up to £4m.
- Site meetings with clients and main contractors.
- Developing alternative schemes and ideas.
- Establishing working budgets and costs.
Approved Electrician
JKB Building Services
Canterbury, Kent
08.1992 - 07.1996
- On site electrical foreman, overseeing day to day running of projects, coordinating with all other trades.
- Experienced within commercial, industrial and domestic situations.
- Conducted and developed thorough risk assessments and method statements before and during contracted works; ensuring site safety.
Apprentice electrician/Approved Electrician
Cotamex Building Services
Canterbury, Kent
09.1982 - 08.1992
- Worked up from Apprentice, charge hand to site foreman.
- Worked as part of a team that carried out emergency call outs and maintenance issues within East Kent for Tesco stores, Tesco contact at time George Jarrett
Education
2391-52 - Electrical Inspection and Testing
City and Guilds
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway 08/2023 - 01/2024
18th Edition (BS7671:2018(2022)) - Electrical Wiring Regulations
City and Guilds
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway 01/2024 - 02/2024
17th Edition (BS7671 2008) - Electrical Wiring Regulations
City & Guilds
Thurso, Highland 06/2011 - 06/2011
16th Edition (BS 7671:1992) - Electrical Wiring Regulations
City & Guilds
Canterbury, Kent 04/1994 - 04/1994
236 pt 1 - Electrical Apprenticeship
City and Guilds
Canterbury, Kent 09/1983 - 05/1984
236 pt 2 - Electrical Apprenticeship
City and Guilds
Canterbury, Kent 09/1984 - 05/1985
Skills
- SJIB Gold Card
- 2391-52 Electrical Inspection and Testing
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulation (BS7671:2018(2022))
- 236 Part 1 and Part 2
- Safety conscious
- Technical troubleshooting
- Customer service and engagement excellence
- IOS and Microsoft computer literate
- Effective communication
- Hotel maintenance oversight
- Clean full UK driving licence
Timeline
Hotelier
LDH Hotels Limited
05.2007 - 05.2022
Electrical Pre Contracts Manager/Director
Halsion Building Services
08.1996 - 05.2007
Approved Electrician
JKB Building Services
08.1992 - 07.1996
Apprentice electrician/Approved Electrician
Cotamex Building Services
09.1982 - 08.1992
2391-52 - Electrical Inspection and Testing
City and Guilds
08/2023 - 01/2024
18th Edition (BS7671:2018(2022)) - Electrical Wiring Regulations
City and Guilds
01/2024 - 02/2024
17th Edition (BS7671 2008) - Electrical Wiring Regulations
City & Guilds
06/2011 - 06/2011
16th Edition (BS 7671:1992) - Electrical Wiring Regulations
City & Guilds
04/1994 - 04/1994
236 pt 1 - Electrical Apprenticeship
City and Guilds
09/1983 - 05/1984
236 pt 2 - Electrical Apprenticeship
City and Guilds
09/1984 - 05/1985
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