Gregg McWilliam
Elgin,United Kingdom
Summary
Driven professional with a strong passion for renewable energy and a proactive maintenance mindset. Skilled in schematic reading, technical maintenance, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Demonstrates an aspiring initiative and continuous learning attitude to support innovative solutions and sustainable practices. Committed to leveraging expertise in maintenance and compliance to contribute to the advancement of renewable energy technologies.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work history
Site services technician
Edrington
Charlestown of Aberlour, Moray
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the installations of new systems for improved operational efficiency
- Delivered excellent customer service with prompt response to enquiries
- Reduced downtime, performed preventative maintenance on equipment
- maintained a clean work environment, prompting health and safety standards
- Diagnosed system malfunctions promptly for minimal disruptions to workflow
- ensured compliance with all industry regulations during daily operations
- Liaised effectively between site teams and management, improving communication flow
- Improved site safety by conducting thorough inspections and maintenance tasks
- kept accurate records of all services carried out, ensuring traceability
- Responding to immediate breakdowns/jobs and repairing
- Issuing permits/ performing site inductions and looking after contractors that work on site
Warehouse operator
Ian Macleod Distillers
Charlestown of Aberlour, Moray
03.2017 - 01.2024
- Operation of conveyor belts ensured timely sorting of packages.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors, improving overall workflow.
- Kept clean work areas, promoting better productivity and safety standards.
- Organised products in designated areas, facilitating easier access and retrieval when needed.
- Handled fragile goods delicately, minimising product damage during transport.
- Met tight deadlines by efficiently processing incoming shipments.
- Collaborated with team members for smooth warehouse operations.
- Improved warehouse efficiency by maintaining orderly stock locations.
- Dealing with customs paperwork for dispatching tankers and casks off site.
- Organising casks for filling on a weekly basis with the local cooperages.
Firefighter
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
Keith, Moray
04.2018 - 09.2023
- Performed rescues from hazardous situations, saving lives in the process.
- Inspected buildings for fire hazards, reducing potential risks significantly.
- Collaborated with police and paramedics, enhancing incident management efficiency.
- Improved community awareness by conducting fire safety workshops.
- Demonstrated quick decision-making skills during high-pressure situations leading to positive outcomes.
- Conducted post-incident analysis to improve future responses and strategies.
- Maintained fitness levels to meet physical demands of role.
- Utilised cutting-edge firefighting technology to enhance response times and effectiveness during emergencies.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods.
- Cleaned and performed general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations in compliance with regulations.
- Provided 24hour on call cover
Plumber
Moray Council
Elgin, Moray
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Conducted routine maintenance, ensuring long-lasting functionality.
- Implemented effective solutions for consistent hot water supply.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality plumbing services.
- Diagnosed complex plumbing problems with advanced tools and techniques.
- Fixed leaks to prevent water damage and waste.
- Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously to ensure job-site safety.
- Replaced outdated fixtures, enhancing aesthetics and utility.
- Worked in accordance with local building codes for legal compliance.
- Collaborated with other tradesmen for seamless project execution.
- Installed various types of piping for improved water flow.
- Completed all works to high standards in line with company and industry requirements.
- Installed plumbing and heating systems and executed tests to verify functionality.
Plumber
Aberdeenshire Council
Macduff, Aberdeenshire
04.2010 - 02.2016
- Worked in accordance with local building codes for legal compliance.
- Solved sewer line blockages, preventing backflow and unpleasant odours.
- Diagnosed complex plumbing problems with advanced tools and techniques.
- Undertook bathroom remodelling projects to enhance property value.
- Collaborated with other tradesmen for seamless project execution.
- Followed health and safety guidelines meticulously to ensure job-site safety.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by delivering high-quality plumbing services.
- Providing on call cover on with being on an on call rota.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and safety
Iosh Managing safely
Elgin, Moray /2023 - /2026
SVQ Level 3 - Plumbing
Moray college
Elgin, Moray 04.2020 -
Certificate of Higher Education - Boiler operation, Maintenance & safety awareness course
LCL awards
11.2024 - 11.2029
Skills
- Aspiring initiative
- Continuous learning attitude
- Renewable energy passion
- Schematic reading
- Technical maintenance
- Proactive maintenance mindset
- Compliance awareness
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Boiler operation, Maintenance & safety awareness course
LCL awards
11.2024 - 11.2029
Site services technician
Edrington
02.2024 - Current
SVQ Level 3 - Plumbing
Moray college
04.2020 -
Firefighter
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
04.2018 - 09.2023
Warehouse operator
Ian Macleod Distillers
03.2017 - 01.2024
Plumber
Moray Council
03.2016 - 02.2017
Plumber
Aberdeenshire Council
04.2010 - 02.2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and safety
Iosh Managing safely
/2023 - /2026