David Houston
Alexandria
Summary
A highly motivated and hard working family man that always strives to be the best version of myself that can possibly be achieved. Enthusiastic learner with expertise in teamwork, manual handling, and working in confined spaces and at height. Demonstrates strong leadership and communication abilities, complemented by a positive attitude and adept problem-solving skills with an ability to work under pressure. Certified in BORDA off-road driving and instructing, with a focus on health and safety consciousness. Experience with risk assessments, COSHH compliance, vehicle recovery, and first aid. Ambitious with a hunger to continuously learn new skills and grow professionally as well as personally.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Multi skilled operative
Babcock International Group
Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute
2026.01 - Current
- Provide support to engineering teams.
- Work within all health and safety legislation.
- Maintained workshop cleanliness for enhanced productivity and safety.
- Engaged in continuous learning opportunities to increase skills set.
- Adhered to all safety regulations during task execution.
- Heavy manual handling whilst using best moving and handling practices to avoid injury.
- Provide banksman support for forklift operations.
- BABCOCK TRAINING COMPLETED.
- Confined Space.
- Manual Handling.
- Environmental Awareness.
- Fire Safety.
- Vessel Access
- Working At Heights.
- Hot Works.
- TRAINING BOOKED
- Forklift (Below 5T) 3rd-5th June 26
- Product Safety 23/07/26
Chauffeur
Houston Executive Hire
Alexandria, Scotland
2020.09 - 2025.09
- Collecting clients and safely delivering to their destination.
- Skilled at planning and memorising routes according to client requests.
- Adaptable for last minute changes.
- Calm in stressful situations.
- Maintenance and cleaning of vehicles.
- Managing multiple chauffeurs on larger projects.
- Maintained clean driving record for safety assurance.
- Kept calm under pressure when dealing with difficult situations or individuals on each job.
- Delivered VIP clients safely to destinations using extensive knowledge of city streets and landmarks.
Off-Road Driving Guide
4x4 Adventures Loch Lomond
Luss, Loch Lomond
2024.02 - 2025.03
- Welcome clients in kilted uniform.
- Deliver a guided tour of the West side of Loch Lomond.
- Provide safety instruction's of how to safely drive a classic Land Rover Defender off-road.
- Ensure safety of guest's while they are in control of the vehicle by guiding them through difficult terrain.
- Ensure vehicles are safe in advance by checking all lights are working and fluid levels are topped up.
- Responsible for cleanliness of the vehicles when at the vehicle storage unit.
- Provide first aid if required.
- Trained in the recovery of vehicles that may have come off the track.
- Can work with clients on my own or as part of a larger vehicle convoy with up to 200 guests.
- Radio communication when working with multiple vehicles in order to maintain safety throughout.
- Work as a team to build large army style tent or gazebo's for large events.
Area Sales Manager
C-Tec Scotland & NE
2020.09 - 2022.05
- I was tasked with the growth of sales within the Scotland region.
- Responsible for gaining new business.
- Looking after existing clients and helping them grow their sales.
- Instore demonstration days and outfield site visits.
- Continuously studying the product demonstrations.
Area Sales Manager
Carl Kammerling
2020.02 - 2020.09
- I was tasked with the growth of sales within the Scotland region.
- Responsible for gaining new business.
- Looking after existing clients and helping them grow their sales.
- Instore demonstration days and outfield site visits.
- Continuously studying the product demonstrations.
Regional Sales Manager
C-Tec Scotland & NE
2016.08 - 2020.01
- Successfully managed a small team of Area Sales Managers.
- Responsible for the sales figures in overall area.
- Trained colleagues on new products and supported their professional progress.
- Trained in manual lifting.
- Forklift trained.
Area Sales Manager
C-Tec Scotland & NE
2010.10 - 2016.08
- I was tasked with the growth of sales within the Scotland region.
- Responsible for gaining new business.
- Looking after existing clients and helping them grow their sales.
- Instore demonstration days and outfield site visits.
- Continuously studying the product demonstrations.
- Demonstrating technical product's.
- Trained in manual lifting heavy items.
- Forklift trained.
Taxi Driver
Leven Taxis
2008.08 - 2010.10
- Self employed taxi driver.
- Safely deliver clients to their destination.
Glazier
Greenberg Glass
2004.10 - 2008.08
- Skilled in all aspects of glazing.
- Often required to work as part of a team to ensure safe installations of large sheets of glass for shop front windows.
- Working in a manner that ensures the safety of myself, colleagues and the public.
- Time served and helped train apprentice glaziers.
- Experienced in working at height on ladders but more often scaffolding and roof's.
- Experience of working in communication with crane operator for more difficult projects.
- PASMA qualified in erecting tower scaffolding.
Apprentice Glazier
Chambers The Glaziers
, Dumbarton
1999.02 - 2003.03
- Tasked with supporting the time served glaziers.
- Cleaning job sites when complete.
- Carrying tools/materials to and from site.
- Learning how to cut glass and safely carry large sheets.
- Attend college 3 months of the year to pass apprenticeship.
- Observed safety protocols consistently, ensuring a risk-free workplace.
Education
Construction Course, Bricklaying, Painting & Decorating, Plumbing, Joinery
Clydebank College
Clydebank 1997.08 - 1998.05
Standard Grades
Vale of Leven Academy
Alexandria 1992.08 - 1997.06
Skills
- Teamwork
- Manual Handling
- Working In Confined Spaces
- Working At Height
- Risk Assessments
- COSHH
- Health and Safety Conscious
- Forklift driving (Pre Babcock Employment)
Affiliations
- Spending time with my family.
- Keeping fit and healthy eating.
- Watching football and martial arts.
- Driving and listening to music or podcasts.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Multi skilled operative
Babcock International Group
2026.01 - Current
Off-Road Driving Guide
4x4 Adventures Loch Lomond
2024.02 - 2025.03
Chauffeur
Houston Executive Hire
2020.09 - 2025.09
Area Sales Manager
C-Tec Scotland & NE
2020.09 - 2022.05
Area Sales Manager
Carl Kammerling
2020.02 - 2020.09
Regional Sales Manager
C-Tec Scotland & NE
2016.08 - 2020.01
Area Sales Manager
C-Tec Scotland & NE
2010.10 - 2016.08
Taxi Driver
Leven Taxis
2008.08 - 2010.10
Glazier
Greenberg Glass
2004.10 - 2008.08
Apprentice Glazier
Chambers The Glaziers
1999.02 - 2003.03
Construction Course, Bricklaying, Painting & Decorating, Plumbing, Joinery
Clydebank College
1997.08 - 1998.05
Standard Grades
Vale of Leven Academy
1992.08 - 1997.06