David Whitton
Aylesbury,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Accomplished motivated electrical professional with 28 years of extensive expertise in domestic, commercial and industrial electrical installations, repairs, fixed-wire testing, circuit fault finding, and adherence to 18th edition IET Wiring Regulations. Demonstrates proficiency in site supervision and task management, complemented by a strong knowledge of building regulations site safety and work at heights proficiency. Skilled in using NIC-EIC certification software and Microsoft Office Suite for estimating and pricing tasks. Known for excellent interpersonal skills and a patient approach to troubleshooting, with a proven track record in distribution board replacement, consumer unit replacement. Committed to delivering high-quality electrical works while guiding and mentoring teams towards achieving operational excellence.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Electrician (Fixed wire tester)
The Guinness Partnership
Aylesbury, England
06 2022 - Current
- Completed Electrical Condition Reports in domestic social housing properties.
- Tested and accurately diagnosed wiring faults, recording exact details to maintain traceability and a satisfactory outcome.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks to reduce potential future issues.
- Fuse-board replacements to 18th edition IET Regulations followed up with electrical installation certification.
- Rewire parts of installations/replacement of broken accessories followed up with minor works certification.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments, minimising risk to tenants.
- Kept up to date of the latest industry developments, improving overall competency levels.
- Part of on-call rota for 3 years answering swiftly to emergency calls outs, reducing potential damage or loss.
- Adhered strictly to Health and Safety guidelines reducing risk of accidents onsite.
- Maintained customer satisfaction by providing professional service at all times.
- Complied with BS 7671 standards to complete electrical installations.
- Used hand and power tools proficiently during repair and installation duties.
Electrician/Electrical Supervisor/Qs
Whitton Electrical Ltd
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
01.2009 - 05.2022
- During this period, I have worked on multiple and varied nationwide projects (mainly south east/London), Overseeing and working on Electrical installations including-
- Domestic/Housing association, Private tenanted, private homeowner installations – EICR'S, full re-wires, callouts, fault finding, reactive maintenance, breakdowns, fuse-board changes, any additional installation requests.
- Commercial/communal installations –EICR's, PPM's, Full rewires, callouts, fault finding, reactive maintenance, office refurbishments, breakdowns, Additional Installations, restaurants and bars, schools, night clubs.
- Industrial installations –EICR's, PPM's, Full rewires, Reactive maintenance, callouts, fault finding, breakdowns, food production, wood yards, precision engineering, aerospace.
- Installation of large switch gear.
- Installation metal trunking, metal tray, metal conduit.
- Terminations of small to large SWA cabling.
- Installation of busbar trunking.
- Installation of lighting in warehouses and mezzanines (large scale).
- Qualified Supervisor (Nic-Eic) and supported a small team of Electricians with daily operational functions, signing off certs.
- Testing & inspection and compiling of certification for a wide and varied types of installations.
- Pat testing/Emergency light testing and maintenance.
- Quoting various types and aspects of electrical jobs.
- Maintain health & safety policies & procedures.
- Keeping tools & equipment maintained & safe for use.
Electrician/supervisor
JWE contractors Ltd
London, London
01.2007 - 01.2009
- During this period, I have worked on multiple projects, including-
- Domestic installations – EICR'S, re-wires, callouts, reactive maintenance.
- Commercial/communal installations –EICR's, office refurbishments, Additional Installations, schools, restaurants and bars, night clubs.
- Industrial installations –EICR's, food production, wood yards, precision engineering, aerospace.
- Installation of large switch gear.
- Installation metal trunking, metal tray, metal conduit.
- Terminations of small to large SWA cabling.
- Installation of busbar trunking.
- Installation of lighting in warehouses and mezzanines (large scale).
- Supported Electricians with daily operational functions with any knowledge I could pass on.
- Testing & inspection and compiling of certification for a wide and varied type of installations.
- Pat testing/Emergency light testing and maintenance.
- Quoting various types and aspects of electrical jobs.
Electrician
Self-Employed
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
01.2006 - 01.2007
- During this period, I have worked on multiple projects, including-
- Domestic installations – EICR'S, re-wires, callouts, reactive maintenance.
- Commercial/communal installations –EICR's, office refurbishments, additional installations, restaurants and bars, night clubs.
- Industrial installations –EICR's, food production, wood yards, precision engineering, aerospace.
- Installation of large switch gear.
- Installation metal trunking, metal tray, metal conduit.
- Terminations of small to large SWA cabling.
- Testing & inspection and compiling of certification for a wide and varied type of installations.
- Quoting various types and aspects of electrical jobs.
Electrician
N.K Whitton Electrical Ltd
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
01.2002 - 01.2005
- During this period, I have worked on multiple projects, including-
- Domestic installations – EICR'S, re-wires, callouts, reactive maintenance.
- Commercial installations –EICR's, office refurbishments, Additional installations, restaurants and bars, night clubs.
- Industrial installations –EICR's, food production, wood yards, precision engineering, aerospace.
- Pat Testing.
Apprentice Electrician
N.K Whitton & Sons Ltd
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
01.1996 - 01.2002
- During this period, I have worked on multiple projects as an apprentice.
- Assisted with electrical installations.
- Maintained clean, neat organisation of work areas.
- Domestic installations – re-wires, callouts, reactive maintenance.
- Commercial installations –office refurbishments, Additional installations, reactive maintenance.
- Industrial installations –reactive maintenance, food production, wood yards, precision engineering.
- Pat Testing.
- Maintained tools and equipment, promoting longevity and reliability.
Education
NVQ 2356-99/AM2 - AM2 Assessment of occupational competence
Dartford AM2 Centre DA-048
Dartford, Kent 02.2019 - 02.2019
GCSEs - English/maths/science/german
Longdean School
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire 06.1996 - 06.1996
C&G 2360 Level 3 - Electrical Installation
West Herts College
Watford 08.2004 - 08.2005
C&G 2391 Testing & inspection - Level 3 certificate Inspection & testing
Gas Logic Ltd
London 11.2007 - 11.2007
C&G level 3 600/7756/6 - EV charging equipment installation
Proactive Technical training
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire 06.2021 - 06.2021
C&G 16th to 17th IET Wiring regulations - 16th-17th wiring regs update
OLCI Construction training
London 11.2010 - 11.2010
City & Guilds 18th Edition Regulations - BS7671:2018
Certsure Training
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire 09.2018 - 09.2018
City & Guilds Level 3 - Electrotechnical services Experienced worker
Able skills
Dartford, Kent 12.2019 - 12.2019
City & Guilds 2360 - Level 1 & 2 Electrical Installation
West Herts College
Watford 08.1996 - 07.1997
IET Regulations - BS7671:2008-2022-Various Updates
NIC-EIC Training
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire 01.2010 - 01.2020
Bs 5266 Parts 1, 7 & 8 - Advanced operation & maintenance of emergency lighting
FIA Training
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire 01.2019 - 01.2019
Skills
- Teamwork
- Eagerness to acquire new knowledge, skills and experiences
- Site supervision
- IET Wiring Regulations
- Electrical code knowledge
- Knowledge of building regulations
- Great manual dexterity
- Safety compliance
- NIC-EIC certification software
- Microsoft Word/Excel
- Estimating/pricing
- Patience in troubleshooting
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Custom
- I am looking for a new challenge and a new chapter in my career as an electrician in a localised area to where I live.
- With my skills and knowledge, help sustain and support a successful business.
- Share my knowledge & experience with other team members & trainees.
Custom
- SSSTS-Site Supervisor safety training scheme
- CITB Site safety Health & safety
- IPAF License (out of date)
- PASMA License (in date)
- COSHH Awareness
- CDM Regulations
- ECS Health & Safety
- Harness Training/ladder Awareness/Manual Handling Awareness/Hand Arm Vibration
- DBS checked annually/Asbestos awareness annually/working at height
- Emergency lighting foundation & design/operations & maintenance
Timeline
C&G level 3 600/7756/6 - EV charging equipment installation
Proactive Technical training
06.2021 - 06.2021
City & Guilds Level 3 - Electrotechnical services Experienced worker
Able skills
12.2019 - 12.2019
NVQ 2356-99/AM2 - AM2 Assessment of occupational competence
Dartford AM2 Centre DA-048
02.2019 - 02.2019
Bs 5266 Parts 1, 7 & 8 - Advanced operation & maintenance of emergency lighting
FIA Training
01.2019 - 01.2019
City & Guilds 18th Edition Regulations - BS7671:2018
Certsure Training
09.2018 - 09.2018
C&G 16th to 17th IET Wiring regulations - 16th-17th wiring regs update
OLCI Construction training
11.2010 - 11.2010
IET Regulations - BS7671:2008-2022-Various Updates
NIC-EIC Training
01.2010 - 01.2020
Electrician/Electrical Supervisor/Qs
Whitton Electrical Ltd
01.2009 - 05.2022
C&G 2391 Testing & inspection - Level 3 certificate Inspection & testing
Gas Logic Ltd
11.2007 - 11.2007
Electrician/supervisor
JWE contractors Ltd
01.2007 - 01.2009
Electrician
Self-Employed
01.2006 - 01.2007
C&G 2360 Level 3 - Electrical Installation
West Herts College
08.2004 - 08.2005
Electrician
N.K Whitton Electrical Ltd
01.2002 - 01.2005
City & Guilds 2360 - Level 1 & 2 Electrical Installation
West Herts College
08.1996 - 07.1997
GCSEs - English/maths/science/german
Longdean School
06.1996 - 06.1996
Apprentice Electrician
N.K Whitton & Sons Ltd
01.1996 - 01.2002
Electrician (Fixed wire tester)
The Guinness Partnership
06 2022 - Current
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