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
2009.01 - 2022.05
- 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
2007.01 - 2009.01
- 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
2006.01 - 2007.01
- 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
2002.01 - 2005.01
- 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
1996.01 - 2002.01
- 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 2019.02 - 2019.02
GCSEs - English/maths/science/german
Longdean School
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire 1996.06 - 1996.06
C&G 2360 Level 3 - Electrical Installation
West Herts College
Watford 2004.08 - 2005.08
C&G 2391 Testing & inspection - Level 3 certificate Inspection & testing
Gas Logic Ltd
London 2007.11 - 2007.11
C&G level 3 600/7756/6 - EV charging equipment installation
Proactive Technical training
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire 2021.06 - 2021.06
C&G 16th to 17th IET Wiring regulations - 16th-17th wiring regs update
OLCI Construction training
London 2010.11 - 2010.11
City & Guilds 18th Edition Regulations - BS7671:2018
Certsure Training
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire 2018.09 - 2018.09
City & Guilds Level 3 - Electrotechnical services Experienced worker
Able skills
Dartford, Kent 2019.12 - 2019.12
City & Guilds 2360 - Level 1 & 2 Electrical Installation
West Herts College
Watford 1996.08 - 1997.07
IET Regulations - BS7671:2008-2022-Various Updates
NIC-EIC Training
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire 2010.01 - 2020.01
Bs 5266 Parts 1, 7 & 8 - Advanced operation & maintenance of emergency lighting
FIA Training
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire 2019.01 - 2019.01
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
2021.06 - 2021.06
City & Guilds Level 3 - Electrotechnical services Experienced worker
Able skills
2019.12 - 2019.12
NVQ 2356-99/AM2 - AM2 Assessment of occupational competence
Dartford AM2 Centre DA-048
2019.02 - 2019.02
Bs 5266 Parts 1, 7 & 8 - Advanced operation & maintenance of emergency lighting
FIA Training
2019.01 - 2019.01
City & Guilds 18th Edition Regulations - BS7671:2018
Certsure Training
2018.09 - 2018.09
C&G 16th to 17th IET Wiring regulations - 16th-17th wiring regs update
OLCI Construction training
2010.11 - 2010.11
IET Regulations - BS7671:2008-2022-Various Updates
NIC-EIC Training
2010.01 - 2020.01
Electrician/Electrical Supervisor/Qs
Whitton Electrical Ltd
2009.01 - 2022.05
C&G 2391 Testing & inspection - Level 3 certificate Inspection & testing
Gas Logic Ltd
2007.11 - 2007.11
Electrician/supervisor
JWE contractors Ltd
2007.01 - 2009.01
Electrician
Self-Employed
2006.01 - 2007.01
C&G 2360 Level 3 - Electrical Installation
West Herts College
2004.08 - 2005.08
Electrician
N.K Whitton Electrical Ltd
2002.01 - 2005.01
City & Guilds 2360 - Level 1 & 2 Electrical Installation
West Herts College
1996.08 - 1997.07
GCSEs - English/maths/science/german
Longdean School
1996.06 - 1996.06
Apprentice Electrician
N.K Whitton & Sons Ltd
1996.01 - 2002.01
Electrician (Fixed wire tester)
The Guinness Partnership
06 2022 - Current