Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
References
Immigration plan
Timeline
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Gordon Murray

Gordon Murray

Kilmarnock,EAST AYRSHIRE

Summary

I have various skills and expertise in MIG, TIG and MMA welding, structural steelwork, and quality assurance. Demonstrates strong skills in safety compliance, site fitting, and team supervision. Proven ability to coordinate events and deliver training plans effectively. Adept at problem solving and adaptable to diverse work environments. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring high standards of customer service.

enthusiastic about working and achieving citizenship in Australia

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Welder fabricator

Annandale design
Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire
08.2019 - Current

Experienced and versatile Welder Fabricator with over 4 years of hands-on industry experience across workshop and on-site environments. Skilled in MIG, MAG, TIG, and MMA welding, with proven ability to work with materials ranging from 1mm to 20mm in thickness, including mild steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, and complex hot cutting processes. CSCS card holder with wide-ranging site fitting experience, including structural steelwork and glass balustrades.

Holds an IPAF license, is harness trained, asbestos awareness certified, and holds in-house forklift and abrasive wheels training. Formerly coded in MIG with a strong record of weld testing and quality assurance.

Academically qualified with an HNC in Metalwork and Fabrication following 5 years of dedicated study in general engineering. Has worked on projects across the UK, including a high-standard TIG welding job within a chemical plant cleanroom, requiring full sterilisation and strict safety compliance — a key example of precision and professionalism under pressure.

  • Delivered quality workmanship with adherence to required standards.
  • Altered products according to customer requests while ensuring structural integrity was maintained.
  • Completed complex welding tasks for customer satisfaction.
  • Installed new parts onto machines, improving operational efficiency.
  • Utilised hand tools efficiently, speeding up fabrication processes.
  • Developed comprehensive knowledge of metallurgy to enhance fabrication quality.

wedding planning

artisan weddings
Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire
06.2024 - Current
  • Support a high-end wedding and event catering team, providing quality service to guests
  • Guide and support younger team members, helping train and supervise during busy events
  • Assist in food preparation, plating, and serving, maintaining hygiene and presentation standards
  • Ensure smooth event operations through effective communication, adaptability, and customer focus
  • Bring a professional and positive attitude to both front-of-house and kitchen-based duties

Education

HNC Fabrication and Welding Engineering - Kilmarno - welding fabrication

Ayrshire college
east ayrshire
03.2024 - 01.2025

NC Fabrication and Welding Engineering - Kilmar - welding fabrication

ayrshire college
01.2025 - 06.2025

SVQ PEO (Pre-Apprenticeship) L5 - Kilmarnock - Pre - welding fabrication

ayrshire college
east ayrshire
01.2019 - 01.2020

Skills

  • MIG welding
  • TIG welding
  • MMA erlding
  • Structural steelwork
  • Quality assurance
  • Food preparation
  • Event coordination
  • Customer service
  • Team supervision
  • Safety compliance
  • Site fitting
  • Problem solving
  • Adaptability
  • Training planning and delivery

Affiliations

  • Muay Thai
  • Bouldering
  • GYM

Accomplishments

I have participated in fighting events in the sport of Muay Thai

also achieved bronze and silver in the duke of Edinburgh award

Certification

  • Experience with machinery.
  • Slinger/signaler course (pass)
  • CSCS card (pass)
  • MEWPS course (pass)
  • Experience with heavy lifting.
  • Asbestos training

· Abrasive wheels and grinding course (pass)

  • And have used different cnc turning machines.
  • Reading detailed drawings.
  • Harness course complete.
  • Marking using different apparatus.
  • enjoy working as part of a team.
  • Excellent time keeping skills.
  • Keen to learn new skills.
  • Reliable and keen to learn.

Languages

English
Native

References

References available upon request.

Immigration plan

I have now finished my apprenticeship and gained SVQ in welding and engineering. I have applied and have been accepted for my working visa (min1year)where I plan to seek a sponsorship and further permanent residency.

I have travelled to Australia 3 times in the past Melbourne specifically where I have researched the industry and have strong connections with other tradesman.

I have family currently in Australia who I will stay with.  Expected arrival FEB 2026

Timeline

NC Fabrication and Welding Engineering - Kilmar - welding fabrication

ayrshire college
01.2025 - 06.2025

wedding planning

artisan weddings
06.2024 - Current

HNC Fabrication and Welding Engineering - Kilmarno - welding fabrication

Ayrshire college
03.2024 - 01.2025

Welder fabricator

Annandale design
08.2019 - Current

SVQ PEO (Pre-Apprenticeship) L5 - Kilmarnock - Pre - welding fabrication

ayrshire college
01.2019 - 01.2020
Gordon Murray