Eli Preston
171 Skipton Road, COLNE,Lancashire
Summary
Quick learner with academic abilities and technical knowledge to succeed in different roles. Ready to expand horizons with additional knowledge and abilities gained from training and experience. Always ready to help others and use abilities to support team goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Civil Engineer
Chandos
Regional
01.2026 - Current
- Managed equipment reliability and maintenance policies of civil structures, drains and fences.
- Participated in risk assessments and health and safety audits to mitigate potential hazards on construction sites.
- Identified and outlined construction risks and defined solutions to address issues and stem delays from incomplete tasks.
Student
Burnley College
Burnley, Lancashire
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Completed and submitted engineering coursework on time, achieving City and Guilds and BTEC qualifications.
- Achieved GCSE Maths during first year of college.
- Met course objectives and obtained strong marks through diligent assignment completion.
- Utilized CAD software for design projects and presentations.
Education
BTEC - Enginnering
Burnley College
Burnley 2023 - 2025
GCSEs -
John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
Colne 2018 - 2023
Skills
- Engineering principles
- Manufaturing an engineered product using hand tools
- Manufacturing a component using machining process
- Using a welding process to join materials
- Assembling electronic circuits
- Carrying out an electronic installation
- Producing engineering drawings using CAD
- Working well with others
- Health and safety
- Team collaboration
- Problem Resolution
- Versatility and adaptability
- Communication skills
- Physical strength
- Organizational skills
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye coordination
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Building construction knowledge
- Effective communication
- Site layout
Certification
- BTEC in Engineering
- City & Guilds Level 1 Award in Parametric Modelling
- City & Guilds Level 1 in Introductory Welding Skills - MIG Welding
- Level 1 Award in Environmental Sustainability
- NCFE Level 1 Award in Health and Safety Awareness
- EAL Level 2 Diploma in Engineering Technologies
- Current CSCS card
- Dumper Licence
- Roller Licence
Confined Spaces certified
Hobbies and interests
Interests outside of work include regular training at the gym. Spending time with my nephews and family. I enjoy football and socialising with friends.
Timeline
Junior Civil Engineer
Chandos
01.2026 - Current
Student
Burnley College
09.2023 - 05.2025
GCSEs -
John Fisher and Thomas More Roman Catholic High School
2018 - 2023
BTEC - Enginnering
Burnley College
2023 - 2025