Howard Hodge-Thomas
Bembridge Isle Of Wight
Summary
Aspiring plumber with a career-motivated mindset and a reliable dedication towards active jobs. Always keen to learn new skills through training and experience. Can offer good quality customer service, as well as strong physical capability in a work setting. Always prepared to assist others and contribute towards team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Assistant
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
Sandown
11.2025 - 06.2026
- Handled sanctuary facilities maintenance to keep areas safe and presentable for visitors.
- Coordinated with contractors to complete on-site event and project works.
- Used hand and power tools to repair safely under agreed risk assessments.
- Maintained maintenance logs and reports with detailed repair records.
- Learned and adapted a range of skills for different tasks. For example, plumbing, mixing concrete, carpentry etc.
- Responded to emergancy breakdowns outside regular working hours.
- Performed maintenance duties promptly and accurately with proactive, enthusiastic effort.
Cafe Worker
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
Sandown
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Prepared and served coffees, teas and cakes matching customer preference daily.
- Worked efficiently during busy periods.
- Maintained cleanliness and orginisation, following shop halth and safety regulations throughout.
- Carried out close-down duties, including cleaning floors, counting cash and stocking drinks/cakes.
- Took customer orders via a till system.
- Managed and ordered cafe/kitchen stock.
Bartender
Bembridge Sailing Club
Bembridge Isle Of Wight
07.2022 - 10.2023
- Managed the responsibility for opening and closing the building with a personal key when required to do so, ensuring that all work areas met the appropriate standards of cleanliness at the beginning and end of the day.
- Calculated the beginning and end of day total sums of the till systems.
- Received and processed food and drink orders made directly by customers via a till system.
- Created and served non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (including cocktails), to customers at the bar.
- Maintained a hygienic and presentable work environment using the appropriate cleaning products/tools constantly.
- Consulted with customers to determine and accommodate their preference of drink, furniture arrangement, service and food quality.
- Ensured that standards were met to comply with health and safety regulations within the entire building.
- Offered additional assistance in other areas of work including front of house, manual handling, and food running when required.
Education
City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing - Plumbing
Isle of Wight College
Newport, IOW 2024 - 2025
City & Guilds Level 1 Plumbing - Plumbing
Isle of Wight College
Newport, IOW 2023 - 2024
A-Levels - Film Studies
The Island VI Form
Newport, IOW01-2020
A-Levels - English Language
The Island VI Form
Newport, IOW01-2020
A-Levels - Psychology
The Island VI Form
Newport, IOW01-2020
GCSEs -
Sandown Bay Academy
Sandown, IOW01-2018
Skills
- Trained in CPR
- Good understanding of basic plumbing procedures
- Trained in manual handling
- Competent with power tools
- Health regulatory compliance
- Friendly customer service
- Strong communication skills
- Physically capable
- Maintenance repairs and problem solving
- Powerboat Level 2
Timeline
Maintenance Assistant
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
11.2025 - 06.2026
Cafe Worker
Wildheart Animal Sanctuary
03.2024 - 10.2025
Bartender
Bembridge Sailing Club
07.2022 - 10.2023
GCSEs -
Sandown Bay Academy
A-Levels - Psychology
The Island VI Form
A-Levels - English Language
The Island VI Form
A-Levels - Film Studies
The Island VI Form
City & Guilds Level 1 Plumbing - Plumbing
Isle of Wight College
2023 - 2024
City & Guilds Level 2 Plumbing - Plumbing
Isle of Wight College
2024 - 2025