Douglas Appleby
Glasgow,Lanarkshire
Summary
I am a methodical worker with an extensive background in maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting. I can plan projects, organise resources and schedule activities strategically for time and cost-effectiveness. I am a trustworthy worker with more than thirty years of practical experience and dedicated work ethic. I am self-motivated to consistently provide first-class results in line with stringent targets and deadlines.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Heating Engineer
Self Employed
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
07.2019 - Current
- Currently i install, service and repair domestic gas appliances. I design household plumbing and drainage installations. I upgrade and repair as required bathrooms and kitchens.
Gas & Heating Engineer
Scottish Gas
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
07.2005 - 07.2019
- I serviced and repaired domestic gas appliances. I carried out upgrades to wet central heating systems and attended out of hours call outs for water and gas emergencies. I communicated with customers to increase the company sales and customer satisfaction. I drove multiple company vehicles and worked in up to 40 customer's homes for 13 years with zero accidents on my record.
line operative
AllStaff for Hewlett Packard
Erskine, Renfrewshire
07.2004 - 07.2005
- I carried out testing and packing of computer servers.
Glazing Installer
Robert Appleby & Sons Ltd
Erskine, Renfrewshire
07.1997 - 07.2004
- I supervised, worked with and employed squads of site workers in the installation of industrial and domestic windows, doors, curtain walling and patent glazing throughout Scotland and occasionally England.
line worker
AllStaff for COMPAQ Erskine
Erskine, Renfrewshire
07.1995 - 07.1997
- I carried out all aspects of assembly, testing and packing of laptops and desktop p.c's in nightshift at Compaq's Erskine plant.
Glazing Installer
Robert Appleby & Sons Ltd.
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
07.1985 - 07.1995
- I learned the trade of window installation and patent glazing installation.
Merchandiser and Sales assistant
John Menzies
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
07.1984 - 07.1985
Grocery Assistant
Safeways Knightswood
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
07.1980 - 07.1981
Education
post graduate diploma -
Glasgow College of Technology
Glasgow, GLG1996
BSc - science
Glasgow University
Glasgow1984
Certificate of Higher Education - education
Victoria Drive Secondary School
Glasgow1981
Skills
- Written and verbal communication
- Heating system installations
- Risk Assessments
- Warm air heating systems knowledge
Timeline
Heating Engineer
Self Employed
07.2019 - Current
Gas & Heating Engineer
Scottish Gas
07.2005 - 07.2019
line operative
AllStaff for Hewlett Packard
07.2004 - 07.2005
Glazing Installer
Robert Appleby & Sons Ltd
07.1997 - 07.2004
line worker
AllStaff for COMPAQ Erskine
07.1995 - 07.1997
Glazing Installer
Robert Appleby & Sons Ltd.
07.1985 - 07.1995
Merchandiser and Sales assistant
John Menzies
07.1984 - 07.1985
Grocery Assistant
Safeways Knightswood
07.1980 - 07.1981
post graduate diploma -
Glasgow College of Technology
BSc - science
Glasgow University
Certificate of Higher Education - education
Victoria Drive Secondary School