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
2019.07 - 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
2005.07 - 2019.07
- 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
2004.07 - 2005.07
- I carried out testing and packing of computer servers.
Glazing Installer
Robert Appleby & Sons Ltd
Erskine, Renfrewshire
1997.07 - 2004.07
- 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
1995.07 - 1997.07
- 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
1985.07 - 1995.07
- I learned the trade of window installation and patent glazing installation.
Merchandiser and Sales assistant
John Menzies
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
1984.07 - 1985.07
Grocery Assistant
Safeways Knightswood
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
1980.07 - 1981.07
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
2019.07 - Current
Gas & Heating Engineer
Scottish Gas
2005.07 - 2019.07
line operative
AllStaff for Hewlett Packard
2004.07 - 2005.07
Glazing Installer
Robert Appleby & Sons Ltd
1997.07 - 2004.07
line worker
AllStaff for COMPAQ Erskine
1995.07 - 1997.07
Glazing Installer
Robert Appleby & Sons Ltd.
1985.07 - 1995.07
Merchandiser and Sales assistant
John Menzies
1984.07 - 1985.07
Grocery Assistant
Safeways Knightswood
1980.07 - 1981.07
post graduate diploma -
Glasgow College of Technology
BSc - science
Glasgow University
Certificate of Higher Education - education
Victoria Drive Secondary School