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Haydn Thomas

Haydn Thomas

Birmingham, Great Barr

Summary

An industrious and highly motivated professional, gold card-certified Electrician with a robust set of qualifications and a wealth of transferable skills acquired through diverse employment, training, and personal development experiences. Demonstrates a proven track record of effectively collaborating with large, multifaceted teams, managing, and organizing tasks to successful completion. Strengths include customer engagement, leveraging excellent communication skills to build rapport, and a strong commitment to safety. An analytical problem solver, flexible, and always eager to meet the demands of any role to ensure seamless service continuity. Seeking to join a reputable company to apply expertise, further hone skills, and contribute positively to the organization's success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Electrician

Equans
Birmingham, West Midlands
04.2025 - Current
  • Worked in the section 11 department ensuring all jobs are completed to a high standard and in accordance with all regulations.
  • First and second fixed domestic properties.
  • Carried out multiple EICR's on voids / tenanted properties and completed any remedial work needed.
  • Tested, diagnosed & applied the necessary fix to electrical faults.
  • Adhered to work site safety protocols and reported potential hazards.
  • Collaborated with team members to accomplish projects.
  • Planned, prepared and installed wiring systems and associated equipment with meticulous attention to detail.



Electrician

Wolverhampton Homes
Wolverhampton
07.2024 - 04.2025
  • First and second fixed domestic properties.
  • Installed containment / first and second fixed commercial properties like high-rise flats and offices.
  • Carried out multiple EICR's on voids and completed any remedial work needed.
  • Tested, diagnosed & applied the necessary fix to electrical faults.
  • Adhered to work site safety protocols and reported potential hazards.
  • Collaborated with team members to accomplish projects.
  • Planned, prepared and installed wiring systems and associated equipment with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Worked on the repairs team completing all electrical repairs to a high standard.

Electrical Apprentice

Wolverhampton Homes
Wolverhampton
09.2021 - 07.2024
  • Carried out multiple EICR's on voids and completed any remedial work needed
  • Tested, diagnosed and applied the necessary fix to electrical faults.
  • Shadowed qualified electricians to understand electrical installation, repair and maintenance tasks.
  • Adhered to work site safety protocols and reported potential hazards.
  • Collaborated with team members to accomplish projects.
  • Planned, prepared and installed wiring systems and associated equipment with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Worked on the repairs team completing all electrical repairs to a high standard.
  • Spent time on the re-wire team to complete house re-wires in a day.
  • Spent time on commercial sites to gain value commercial experience.
  • Completed Level 2 / 3 / NVQ / 18th Edition / AM2s

CCTV installer

Haydn Thomas, Installation
08.2020 - 08.2022
  • Worked on domestic and commercial properties.
  • Planned layout and installation of CCTV systems, equipment and fixtures based on specifications
  • Successfully selected and used the correct power tools in a safe manner for the task at hand
  • Emphasised product features based on analysis of customer needs, and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations
  • Ensured quality control by inspecting condition of equipment and tools

Electrician's Mate

Technical Electrical Solutions
, Birmingham
04.2021 - 04.2021
  • Carried out general labouring duties.
  • Planned and executed wiring upgrade activities such as switches and sockets
  • Worked with various types of containment
  • Installed & wired electrical hardware, switches, & circuit breakers
  • Inspected electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and repair requirements
  • Used a multifunction tester to test circuits - IR, Continuity and Polarity of Ring and Radial Circuits
  • Complied with BS 7671 standards to complete electrical installations.

IT Technician

Optionz Supported Housing
Wolverhampton
01.2019 - Current
  • Sourced, fitted and maintained the office's CCTV systems / data cables
  • Managed day-to-day running of the IT dept, including maintaining the successful running of the company's server and systems, for maximum company efficiency
  • Installed dedicated software and hardware, remotely and in person
  • Co-ordinated and allocated the upgrade of the necessary equipment
  • Performed regular monitoring and analysis of the company's IT systems to ensure fault-free systems for high level company output
  • Trained members of staff on software and hardware, necessary to their role.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Electrical Installation Apprenticeship

City of Wolverhampton College
Wolverhampton
09/2021 -

Diploma of Higher Education - 2365 Electrical Installation Level 2

Dudley College
Dudley
09/2020 - 06/2021

BA Hons - Media Production

Coventry University
Coventry
09/2013 - 06/2016

Diploma of Higher Education - Creative Media Production

Dudley College
Dudley
09/2011 - 06/2013

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Heath Park School
2011

Skills

Technical Knowledge

  • Gold carded electrician with experience in inspection / testing, fault finding and installation
  • Hold the 2391 - 52 Initial and periodic inspection and testing
  • Hold the 2921 - 34 in Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations
  • In the process of gaining the Solar and Battery storage qualifications
  • Installed (but not limited to) Consumer Units, Extractor Fans, Storage Heaters, Sockets, Pendants, Switches, FCU, PAPU
  • Experience in CCTC, AV and Networking Installation
  • Licenced drone pilot
  • Experienced in working in confined or high spaces
  • ECS certified

Leadership

  • Able to use initiative when undertaking complex work to support colleagues and customers
  • Had apprentices work under me and had to delegate tasks and ensure they are working safely and correctly
  • Project managed domestic refurbishments
  • Health and Safety conscious
  • Managing assigned jobs and conflicting priorities efficiently
  • Ability to problem solve effectively, ensuring jobs are seen through to completion
  • Communication and Service Delivery
  • Flexible and adaptable work attitude, willing to work on various projects and enjoys the challenge
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport with people easily
  • Experienced in encouraging collaborative working and effective teamwork

Team Working

  • Experienced in working alongside colleagues from various different disciplines to best meet desired outcomes
  • Organised
  • Ability to prioritise workload to ensure deadlines and timescales are met
  • Effective diary management to ensure all clients and customers are kept in contact with regularly and all tasks are actioned

Financial Management

  • Experience in delivering value for money for all employers through utilising resources effectively

Additional Information

  • Full Driving License
  • Own Power / Hand Tools
  • Asbestos awareness - Working at Height - Manual Handling - Health & Safety
  • Award-Winning Director - Created a short film that won awards and was available to stream on AppleTV.
  • Awarded the Academic Excellence Scholarship for University.
  • Knife Crime Campaigner - Voted one of the ‘30 under 30' most influential people in the West Midlands by Birmingham Mail for leading a stop knife crime campaign.

Timeline

Electrician

Equans
04.2025 - Current

Electrician

Wolverhampton Homes
07.2024 - 04.2025

Electrical Apprentice

Wolverhampton Homes
09.2021 - 07.2024

Electrician's Mate

Technical Electrical Solutions
04.2021 - 04.2021

CCTV installer

Haydn Thomas, Installation
08.2020 - 08.2022

IT Technician

Optionz Supported Housing
01.2019 - Current

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Heath Park School

Diploma of Higher Education - Electrical Installation Apprenticeship

City of Wolverhampton College
09/2021 -

Diploma of Higher Education - 2365 Electrical Installation Level 2

Dudley College
09/2020 - 06/2021

BA Hons - Media Production

Coventry University
09/2013 - 06/2016

Diploma of Higher Education - Creative Media Production

Dudley College
09/2011 - 06/2013
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