David Sutcliffe
Birmingham
Summary
A Resourceful and self-motivated professional within the aerospace industry. A strong aptitude for problem-solving and determination. Demonstrates the ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team, excelling in various aerospace production tasks.
Committed to enhancing production efficiency and quality through meticulous attention to detail and innovative solutions.
Takes on challenging new roles harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work history
Precision Straightener
Mettis Aerospace
Redditch, Worcestershire
2022.05 - Current
- To manually manipulate and realign titanium parts after the heat treatment process. A highly skilled, hands-on role. Using mallets, straightening hand tools and straight edges to meet tight tolerances.
- Conduct visual and dimensional inspections to meet aerospace tolerances
- Maintain documentation for full traceability
- Carry out day-to-day duties accurately, efficiently and successfully deliver on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Read engineers plans and use calibers to measure parts
- I have successfully completed several courses including, Etch Awareness (hydrofluoric acid, HF), Crane Training, FOD, Route Card Discipline and Fuess Training (radiation)
- I have also trained two others in the straightener role.
Private hire driver
Self Employed
Birmingham
2008.11 - 2022.05
- To take and assist passengers and their luggage, safely from pick-up point to drop-off point.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness to enhance the comfort of passengers.
- Worked the nightshift for a year and then after only 6 months of working the day shift became Road Manager
- Complied fully with traffic rules to ensure passenger safety.
- Displayed professional behaviour at all times, enhancing company reputation.
- Provided assistance to elderly or disabled passengers with care and respect,.
Broadband engineer
Virgin Media
Birmingham
1997.09 - 2007.03
- Ensure television, telephone and broadband services are working correctly in subscribers property and street cabinets.
- To problem solve and put the customer back on service, on site, as soon as possible.
- Delivered high-quality service by swiftly resolving technical complaints.
- 24 hour, on call engineer for guardian customers.
- Undertook complex wiring tasks for fibre/copper networks, ensuring robust connectivity for clients.
- Kept a safe working area at all times and completed the sign, light and guarding course. (To cone off areas and use traffic control lights)
- Completed equipment installations for improved internet connectivity.
- Implemented proactive maintenance schedules resulting in reduced downtime incidents.
- Enhanced customer experience with prompt fault diagnosis.
- Travelled to off-site locations to complete necessary service work.
- Volunteered and travelled daily to other areas for 6 months to support back logs. (Cheltenham, Gloucester, Bristol, Avonmouth, Walsall and Wolverhampton)
Education
7 GCSEs -
Turves Green Boys School
BirminghamSkills
- Problem-solving
- Resourcefulness
- Self Motivated
- Determined
- Work alone or as part of a team
- Able to perform other aerospace duties to assist production Such as: Manual vapour blasting, manual sand blasting, dimensional Inspection, grinding, scurfing, barrelling, glass spraying, bergatekt spraying and hot die straightening
Affiliations
- Visiting National Trust Properties
- Self guided official long walks
- Attending Live professional football matches
- Cooking
- Starting to learn Thai language
Other Qualifications
NVQ - City & Guilds level 3 - Domestic Energy Assessment
NVQ - City & Guilds level 2 - Team Leading
NVQ - City & Guilds level 2 - Customer Service
NVQ - City & Guilds level 2 - Road Passenger Vehicle Driving
NVQ - City & Guilds level 2 - Driving Goods Vehicles
Functional skills - level 2 English and Maths
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Precision Straightener
Mettis Aerospace
2022.05 - Current
Private hire driver
Self Employed
2008.11 - 2022.05
Broadband engineer
Virgin Media
1997.09 - 2007.03
7 GCSEs -
Turves Green Boys School