Gary Larkin
Sheerness
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
NVQ3 Lightning protection engineer
R.C Cuttings
Finchley, Barnet
2022.10 - Current
- Documented technical specifications and requirements in alignment with company-established protocols.
- Oversaw installation, testing and commissioning of engineering systems to meet performance and safety requirements.
- Enforced compliance with all health and safety measures, reducing worksite risks.
- Gained my SSSTS
- NVQ3 Lightning protection
- Training new people coming into the industry
Lightning Protection Engineer
J W Gray Lightning Protection
Essex
2019.08 - 2021.03
- Working either on my own or with another engineer, I have had to work closely with the contracts team, to install Lightning protection designs to many kinds of buildings
- I have had to work to fine detail, and to a very high standard to maintain the standard set through the industry
- This has made me dedicated to my work and carry out all the challenges put in front of me to date
- LP Systems installed on Schools and Hospitals, bonding plant and other items that are required
- I have also installed roof works on protected buildings around England.
Port Operative
South Coast Port Services
London Gateway
2019.02 - 2019.08
- Working within a small team, I was responsible for checking all containers were secure and pinned for transportation ensuring safety guidelines were adhered to
- This was paramount to the smooth running of the both operations
- A key responsibility was to maintain all independent tasks whereby timescales and targets were met and team management itself was effectively coordinated.
Reach Truck Operator
Wincanton Plc
Hoo
2017.10 - 2019.02
- Obtaining copies of production schedule or shipping order and transports material or equipment to and from designated areas in the facility
- Loading and unloading goods from vehicles
- Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility
- Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions
- Checking loads are secure and stacking empty pallets
- Performing daily equipment checks
- My knowledge of health and safety was beneficial to this working environment guiding me to follow protocols which ensured that not only was the above carried out effectively, but all goods were processed safely and in an organised and efficient manner.
Manager
Vinzy Limited
Ashford
2016.01 - 2017.10
- Overseeing workforce responsible for the day to day cleaning contracts for clients ranging from high street premises to warehouses
- Client relations were key to the business and part of my remit was to drive sales for new contracts whereby I successfully onboarded several new clients.
Port Operative
London Thames Port Limited
Isle of Grain
2010.12 - 2016.01
- My role with London Thames offered a wide variety of areas of responsibility which enabled me to utilise several skillsets including IMV operator and staff training for rigging teams and fire marshals, again, incorporating my health and safety knowledge
- I was able to work closely with professionals from Customs and Excise widening my own experiences
- The company also provided me with my experience and training for working at heights, safety harness awareness and qualifying me as a first aider.
Managing Director
T & G Recovery
Medway, Kent
2003.10 - 2010.12
- Partner in reputable vehicle recovery company using a variety of manual skills
- I worked closely with the Police, local council and members of the public with road vehicle recovery
- Being partner of the businesses meant duties were shared for the day to day running of the business from maintaining a serviced fleet of trucks to ensure the business could operate effectively to managing an extensive team from administration through to fleet drivers.
Maintenance Engineer
Atrium Gantries
Rochester
2000.05 - 2003.10
- As a maintenance engineer I was part of a two-man team visiting various sites, installing gantries and latchway systems and other full arrest systems
- The project work allowed me to not only design window lifts but actively manufacture them and see them through to the fitting
- As part of this role I was also required to test earthing positions on lightning conductor systems.
Tank Crewman
British Army
Germany
1996.03 - 2000.05
- I was part of a four-man crew on the Challenger Tank, later to the Challenger 2, driving and maintaining the tank ensuring efficiency in all aspects of its performance
- My role in the Challenger 2 team including responsibility as a gunner and squadron support trooper
- During my time as a crewman I gained experience and skills to carry out additional frontline duties including mine warfare, traps and other explosive ordnance duties.
Education
GCSEs -
Howard Grammar School
Rainham, Kent 1991.09 - 1996.07
Skills
- SSSTS
- NVQ 3 Lightning protection
- Self-motivated
- Fire Marshall
- Excellent verbal communication
- IMV Operator
- Effective organisational skills
- Scissor Lift 3A operation
- Leadership
- Cherry Picker 3B experience
- Risk management, process and analysis
- 360 Excavator operation
- Client assessment and analysis
- Working at height certificate
- Harness awareness training
- Reach truck operation
- Counterbalance experience
Custom
References available on request.
Timeline
NVQ3 Lightning protection engineer
R.C Cuttings
2022.10 - Current
Lightning Protection Engineer
J W Gray Lightning Protection
2019.08 - 2021.03
Port Operative
South Coast Port Services
2019.02 - 2019.08
Reach Truck Operator
Wincanton Plc
2017.10 - 2019.02
Manager
Vinzy Limited
2016.01 - 2017.10
Port Operative
London Thames Port Limited
2010.12 - 2016.01
Managing Director
T & G Recovery
2003.10 - 2010.12
Maintenance Engineer
Atrium Gantries
2000.05 - 2003.10
Tank Crewman
British Army
1996.03 - 2000.05
GCSEs -
Howard Grammar School
1991.09 - 1996.07