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
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