Summary
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Freya Mills

Freya Mills

Summary

Proactive and driven professional with strong foundation in engineering machinery and hand tools, complemented by exceptional problem-solving capabilities and effective teamwork and communication skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Maintenance Assistant

Another Place, The Lake | Full Time
, Cumbria
08.2025 - Current
  • Conducted general maintenance and repairs across hotel facilities, ensuring guest safety and comfort.
  • Executed carpentry, painting, and small-scale construction projects to enhance aesthetics.
  • Performed pool plant operations and water testing, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Prepared function spaces and event areas through efficient equipment setup.
  • Transported staff and materials using company vehicle as required.
  • Contributed to sustainability initiatives focused on energy-saving and waste-reduction measures.
  • Responded promptly to maintenance requests, minimising operational disruptions.
  • Completed minor plumbing repairs, preventing leaks and water damage.
  • Used PPE when carrying out tasks.
  • Worked as a team to provide 7-day per week maintenance support.

Timber Frame Fabricator | Construction

Eden Insulation Ltd | Full Time
, Cumbria
10.2023 - 07.2025

Fabricating Energy Efficient Timber Frame Buildings.

  • Successfully executed consistently square and level projects.
  • Interpreted architect CAD drawings.
  • Cuts timber materials to meet dimensional requirements.
  • Operated workshop machinery and equipment, ensuring adherence to strict health and safety standards while achieving desired outcomes.
  • Minimised hazard exposure by consistently utilizing personal protective equipment.
  • Identified health and safety issues and promptly reported concerns to supervisor.
  • Unloaded, carried and stored building materials and equipment.
  • Worked at heights.

Workshop Assistant/Technician

Imperial College London | Full Time
London
04.2020 - 06.2023

Technical Serves Level 2a

  • Followed safety guidelines and wore PPE when carrying out machine work, swarf removal and operating equipment.
  • Completed inventory stock duties.
  • Learned and developed skills working directly under Senior Technician.
  • Maintained excellent levels of physical fitness to perform heavy-duty manual labour tasks promptly and safely.
  • Completed repairs, maintenance and upgrades on machines when requested, keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently.
  • Kept production and workshop areas spotlessly clean and tidy, eliminating risk and optimising staff and student safety.
  • Engaged with students, researchers and staff to better understand needs and deliver excellent service.
  • Thrived in fast-paced environment with energy and enthusiasm.
  • Observed inductions and tours.
  • Trained and mentored students and staff through workshop tours and inductions to maximise team performance.
  • Worked both independently and as a team on projects and tasks.
  • Operated a wide range of workshop machines without difficulty, including planer/thicknesser, router, milling, drilling, saws and lathe machines.
  • Measured and accurately processed materials to minimise wastage.
  • Promoted safe working environment by implementing regulatory standards, policies and guidelines.
  • Exceeded goals through effective prioritisation and consistent work ethic.
  • Interpreted engineering and assembly drawings to deliver desired results.
  • Assisted students and staff in developing structural designs using computer-assisted design (CAD) software to prepare for projects
  • Inspected precision machine parts using micrometres, height gauges and optical comparators.
  • Supported staff with classroom management to provide productive and positive learning environment.
  • Liaised with other departments.
  • Cut timber, panels and other materials according to measured dimensions.
  • Maintained equipment, materials and tool inventory to meet repair or maintenance needs with minimal delay.
  • Meticulously inspected wood, ensuring materials were durable, rot-free and high-quality before use.
  • Proactively attended courses, and training to develop skills and learn new techniques.

Jeweller/Metalsmith

Self Employed | Full Time
Cumbria
01.2018 - 04.2020
  • Crafted artisan jewellery with a focus on quality.
  • Used outstanding communication with innovative design suggestions to create bespoke jewellery designs to detailed client briefs.
  • Performed various metal manipulation and soldering processes to create faultless quality in finished pieces.
  • Marketed my jewellery designs on social media channels to increase customer reach.
  • Realised client ideas for bespoke jewellery designs through sketches and drawings ahead of production.
  • Attended regular jewellery workshops and courses to continually enhance abilities in jewellery design and production.
  • Built positive, professional relationships with bespoke clients, aiding repeat business and increased spending.
  • Cleaned jewellery pieces, assembled parts and measured and recorded jewel weight for valuation purposes.
  • Secured precious stones in retaining prongs and ridges, smoothing and checking final settings to ensure design specifications were met.
  • Explored and created new ways to resolve problems with processes to improve overall efficiency.
  • Managed costs, quotes, and sourced materials.
  • Repaired jewellery items by soldering, replacing and rebuilding worn and broken parts.
  • Carefully removed hot moulds and castings.

Skills

  • Technical drawing reading
  • CAD proficiency
  • Laboratory equipment handling
  • Safety protocol adherence
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Staff/student education and training
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • FFA Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work.
  • Structural Timber Association Installer Training Scheme (ITS) Certified.
  • PAT Certified.
  • MI Talent: Herschel Programme for Women in Technical Leadership.

Additional Information

  • 5 GCSE's A-C
  • Level 3 Diploma in Art & Design
  • Studied Jewellery & Silversmithing at HND Level for a year
  • Jewellery & Design Mentorship

Timeline

Maintenance Assistant

Another Place, The Lake | Full Time
08.2025 - Current

Timber Frame Fabricator | Construction

Eden Insulation Ltd | Full Time
10.2023 - 07.2025

Workshop Assistant/Technician

Imperial College London | Full Time
04.2020 - 06.2023

Jeweller/Metalsmith

Self Employed | Full Time
01.2018 - 04.2020
Freya Mills