David Robinson
Boston,Lincolnshire
Summary
An experienced estate officer and grounds maintenance operative. Highly focused with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various sectors such as operations, estates, parks, technical services, environmental issues and cost control.
Experienced in facilities maintenance with a strong background in inventory control systems, building operations, and green spaces maintenance. Adept at building inspection and ensuring optimal functionality of facilities. Known for being calm under pressure, possessing excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Owner
The Posteria
Sutterton, United Kingdom
2016.03 - 2025.09
- Dealing in movie art and collectables via auction houses and online marketplaces.
- Duties cover all aspects of managing a small business including sourcing and selling stock, communicating with customers, advertising, deliveries and accounting.
Estate Assistant
The Guinness Partnership
Welwyn Garden City
2017.06 - 2018.09
- Delivering clean and safe environments for The Guinness Partnership residents.
- Using knowledge and experience of grounds maintenance and health and safety to improve quality of life for customers.
Estate Officer
Places For People
Milton Keynes
2009.02 - 2016.04
- Deliver a clean and safe environment and a continuously improving service to residents driving increasing levels of customer satisfaction.
- To produce, implement and supervise annual programmes of work as well as manage and liaise with external contractors.
- Duties: Grounds Maintenance, Health and Safety Inspections, Fire Risk Assessments.
Landscaper Chargehand
Frosts Landscapes
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
2005.04 - 2009.12
- Supervised and conducted daily landscaping operations to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for equipment and tools to optimise performance.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on safe use of machinery and landscaping techniques.
- 2008 Bali Award Winner
Education
PCA Professional User of Biocides Register - Property
Property Care Association
Milton KeynesPCA Safe Use of Biocides For Professional Users -
Property Care Association
Milton KeynesFoundation Certificate in Pest Control Management -
British Pest Control Association
Milton KeynesIRPM Foundation Exam -
Institute of Residential Property Management
Milton KeynesChartered Institute of Housing Level 2 Certificate in Housing Practice -
Chartered Institute of Housing
Milton KeynesIOSH Managing Safely & IOSH Working Safely including refreshers - Health & Safety
Institute of Occupational Health And Safety
Milton KeynesBTEC Intermediate General National Vocational Qualification - undefined
Bedford College
GCSE - Mathematics, English, Science, Drama, French, History
Redbourne Upper School
Skills
- Inventory control systems
- Building operations
- Green spaces maintenance
- Building inspection
- Facilities maintenance
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
Accomplishments
Two-time Places For People STAR Award winner - Teamwork in a social housing environment
2008 BALI Award for Parks Management - Frosts Landscapes & The Parks Trust
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Estate Assistant
The Guinness Partnership
2017.06 - 2018.09
Owner
The Posteria
2016.03 - 2025.09
Estate Officer
Places For People
2009.02 - 2016.04
Landscaper Chargehand
Frosts Landscapes
2005.04 - 2009.12
BTEC Intermediate General National Vocational Qualification - undefined
Bedford College
GCSE - Mathematics, English, Science, Drama, French, History
Redbourne Upper School
PCA Professional User of Biocides Register - Property
Property Care Association
PCA Safe Use of Biocides For Professional Users -
Property Care Association
Foundation Certificate in Pest Control Management -
British Pest Control Association
IRPM Foundation Exam -
Institute of Residential Property Management
Chartered Institute of Housing Level 2 Certificate in Housing Practice -
Chartered Institute of Housing
IOSH Managing Safely & IOSH Working Safely including refreshers - Health & Safety
Institute of Occupational Health And Safety