Grant Britchford
Trainee Software Developer
Bicester,Oxfordshire
Summary
Trainee Software Developer dedicated to improving skills through hands-on learning and development work. Proficient in mobile and desktop development environments. Adept at using HTML5, JavaScript and other programming languages to produce clean code. Well-organized and collaborative team player with strong communication and analytical abilities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Welder Fabricator Installer
Britchford Fabrication & Welding
Bicester, Oxfordshire
08.2005 - 10.2022
- Measured component pieces and checked values against task specifications.
- Safely operated heavy machinery to perform operations to highest standards.
- Fabricated component pieces and built structures from start to finished product.
- Detected welding defects and performed required repairs.
- Interpreted engineering drawings to meet required fabrication specifications.
- Controlled and maintained press brakes and plasma cutters.
- Used flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions in welding.
- Crafted sheet metal work to bespoke requirements for built-to-order projects.
- Assembled stainless steel and mild steel parts using jigs.
- Created heavy and light steel fabrications to exact drawings.
- Utilised welding tools and equipment to practise safety measures.
- Evaluated welding materials to address size and quality demands.
- Removed rough spots using portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
- Operated grinders, clamps and drills to safety standards.
Welder Fabricator Installer
Epec Ltd
Hedge End, Hampshire
09.1997 - 05.2005
- Measured component pieces and checked values against task specifications.
- Safely operated heavy machinery to perform operations to highest standards.
- Fabricated component pieces and built structures from start to finished product.
- Detected welding defects and performed required repairs.
- Interpreted engineering drawings to meet required fabrication specifications.
- Used flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions in welding.
- Assembled stainless steel, parts using jigs.
- Created heavy and light steel fabrications to exact drawings.
- Utilised welding tools and equipment to practise safety measures.
- Evaluated welding materials to address size and quality demands.
- Removed rough spots using portable grinders, hand files and scrapers.
- Operated grinders, clamps and drills to safety standards.
Education
Diploma in Software Development - Full Stack Software Development
Code Institute
Dublin, Ireland 09.2023 - Current
NVQ Level 2 - Engineering Manufacture (Foundation)
Engineering Training Authority
Southampton, Hampshire 09.1994 - 09.1997
City and Guilds - Fabrication, Welding and Basic Engineering Competences
City College Southampton
Southampton 09.1994 - 09.1997
GCSEs -
Alderman Quilley School
Eastleigh, Hampshire 12.1989 - 09.1994
Skills
Tech Skills
- HTML Essentials
Welding Skills
- Steel fabrication
- Workshop machinery
- Quality inspections
- CNC press brake
- Gas cutting
- Welding repairs
- Structural welding
- MIG, TIG and stick welding
- Sheet metal fabrication
- Inspection and quality control
- Welding and fabrication
- Hand and power tools
- Installation and maintenance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Heavy lifting
- Materials management
- Equipment operation
- Assembly and production
- Fusing, cutting and measuring tools experience
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Elementary
Timeline
Diploma in Software Development - Full Stack Software Development
Code Institute
09.2023 - Current
Welder Fabricator Installer
Britchford Fabrication & Welding
08.2005 - 10.2022
Welder Fabricator Installer
Epec Ltd
09.1997 - 05.2005
NVQ Level 2 - Engineering Manufacture (Foundation)
Engineering Training Authority
09.1994 - 09.1997
City and Guilds - Fabrication, Welding and Basic Engineering Competences
City College Southampton
09.1994 - 09.1997
GCSEs -
Alderman Quilley School
12.1989 - 09.1994
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work from home optionPersonal development programsCareer advancementWork-life balanceSimilar Profiles
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