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David Petty

Faversham,Kent

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong capacity for decision making and leadership in diverse environments. Known for inspiring motivation and effectively delegating tasks to achieve organisational goals.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Project manager

Xtratec limited/ACS Maidstone
Maidstone, Kent
08.2011 - 07.2025
  • Organising Daily site / Laboratory activities
  • Maintaining Laboratories UKAS accreditation
  • Dealing with clients, teams meetings etc
  • Calibration of equipment and organising repairs/building maintenance
  • Expedited issue resolution to minimise delays in project timelines.
  • Ensured effective resource allocation with meticulous project scheduling.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, enhanced team productivity substantially.
  • Delivering test results and services in line with agreed arrangements and contracts.
  • Consulting clients
  • Audits

Snr Materials Technician/Trainer

Test Consult
Harlow, Essex
01.2011 - 08.2011
  • UKAS site testing on multiple projects across the country
  • Laboratory testing
  • Training staff and maintaining records
  • UKAS audits
  • Collaborated with colleagues to devise improved testing methods for efficiency gains.
  • Complied with industry standards whilst carrying out all material inspections and tests.
  • Managed laboratory equipment to ensure accurate results.

Senior Materials Technician / Assistant Site Laboratory Manager

Carillion Construction/ Constructional Services Laboratory
Rochester, Kent
07.2008 - 12.2010
  • Site and lab testing
  • Interpreted test data, providing valuable insights towards process improvement initiatives.
  • Improved quality control by conducting rigorous materials testing.

Materials Technician

Bureau Veritas Laboratory
Maidstone, Kent
04.2007 - 07.2008
  • Ukas site and lab testing
  • Complied with industry standards whilst carrying out all material inspections and tests.
  • Calibrated instruments regularly ensuring precise measurements during tests.
  • Troubleshot problems in equipment operation, maintaining seamless lab procedures.

General labourer

D & M Enterprises
Swindon
05.2006 - 09.2006
  • General labouring, helping with the fitting of kitchens, bathrooms, laying of floors, fencing, decking and patios.

Office administrator

Kudos Office Solutions
Ash
01.2006 - 05.2006
  • General office duties
  • Handled correspondence, providing timely responses to all enquiries.
  • Telesales
  • Organised staff holiday schedules without disrupting workflow continuity.
  • Tracked inventory levels of office supplies, preventing stock shortages.
  • Coordinated facility maintenance, providing a safe and comfortable work environment.

Telesales administrator

DRINKS4U
Sundridge, Sevenoaks
11.2004 - 01.2006
  • Answered inbound phone calls, resulting in excellent customer service provided to clients.
  • Improved record keeping system with attention to detail and thoroughness.
  • Provided comprehensive secretarial support to the managing director, ensuring smooth daily operations within the executive suite.
  • Proactively learned about new products to provide up-to-date information to customers.
  • Identified potential leads through strategic cold calling techniques, generating new business opportunities.
  • Handled difficult customers tactfully to ensure minimal complaints and return business.

Hire assistant

Oaks Plant Hire
Riverhead, Kent
01.2004 - 10.2004
  • Maintained accurate records of all rental agreements and payments.
  • Handled cash and card transactions efficiently, reducing wait times for customers.
  • Ensured prompt resolution of issues through strong coordination with the maintenance team.
  • Updated client database regularly, improving data management processes.

Nursery Nurse

Academy Childcare
Kings Hill, Kent
06.2003 - 10.2003
  • Care of the children
  • Basic teaching
  • Managed minor disputes amongst children calmly, encouraging peaceful resolution.
  • Delivered high-quality childcare by maintaining a safe, clean and nurturing environment.
  • Facilitated early literacy skills by introducing phonics games and reading exercises.

Golf services assistant

London Golf Course
West Kingsdown, Kent
05.2001 - 08.2003
  • Provided customer service, delivering high levels of satisfaction.
  • Support staff members with administrative tasks, reducing workload stress.
  • Performed regular cleaning duties to maintain appearance and functionality of golf equipment.
  • Managed golf clubs, leading to smooth gameplay for golfers.

Education

GCSEs -

Wrotham Secondary School
Wrotham, Kent
08.1997 - 08.2003

Certificate of Higher Education -

IOSH

Certificate of Higher Education -

IHASCO

Ashford first aid training

Skills

  • Decision making capacity
  • Leadership in diverse environments
  • Inspiring motivation
  • Effective delegating

Affiliations

DIY, Gardening, model making and painting, Traveling.

Timeline

Project manager

Xtratec limited/ACS Maidstone
08.2011 - 07.2025

Snr Materials Technician/Trainer

Test Consult
01.2011 - 08.2011

Senior Materials Technician / Assistant Site Laboratory Manager

Carillion Construction/ Constructional Services Laboratory
07.2008 - 12.2010

Materials Technician

Bureau Veritas Laboratory
04.2007 - 07.2008

General labourer

D & M Enterprises
05.2006 - 09.2006

Office administrator

Kudos Office Solutions
01.2006 - 05.2006

Telesales administrator

DRINKS4U
11.2004 - 01.2006

Hire assistant

Oaks Plant Hire
01.2004 - 10.2004

Nursery Nurse

Academy Childcare
06.2003 - 10.2003

Golf services assistant

London Golf Course
05.2001 - 08.2003

GCSEs -

Wrotham Secondary School
08.1997 - 08.2003

Certificate of Higher Education -

IOSH

Certificate of Higher Education -

IHASCO

Ashford first aid training
David Petty