Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
REFERENCES
COMPETENCIES
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Ian Edwards

Peterlee,County Durham

Summary

Skilled in structural fabrication, including aluminium work, with proficiency in grinding, polishing, and metal cutting. Committed to safety procedures compliance and adept at using precision measurement tools. Career goals include advancing expertise in innovative fabrication techniques while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Window and door fabricator

SDS Architectural and Glazing
01.2022 - 02.2026
  • Used a variety of handheld tools.
  • Helped maintain inventory of all needed supplies, resulting in uninterrupted productivity.
  • Worked closely with design team for superior product output.
  • Communicated effectively across teams for optimal workflow efficiency.
  • Achieved precise fabrications by adhering to detailed blueprints and plans.
  • Resolved issues swiftly during production process, maintaining smooth operations on the floor.
  • Followed strict guidelines, achieving exceptional accuracy in measurements and cuts.
  • Conducted quality control checks, ensuring adherence

to industry standards.

Machine Operator

Advanced Automated Access
10.2017 - 04.2021
  • Responsible for cutting 6-meter lengths of material into the correct sizes for Private and Commercial properties.
  • Interpreted blueprints and sketches to achieve desired outputs.
  • Prepared detailed shift reports, providing valuable insights into operations.
  • Loaded raw materials onto machines, facilitating continuous production.
  • Enhanced longevity of machines through regular oiling and cleaning.
  • Managed waste disposal from machines responsibly.
  • Conducted quality control checks, maintaining high product standards.

Concierge

stambridge
04.2016 - 06.2018
  • Provided personalised services to guests, improving their stay experience.
  • Responded swiftly to guest inquiries, ensuring satisfaction.
  • Worked closely with staff to ensure consistent communication flow.
  • Handled complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly.

Security Officer

Bourne Leisure
02.2010 - 10.2015
  • Ensuring the safety of all guests and colleagues whilst also ensuring the property was secure day and night
  • SIA Door supervisor trained.

Window Fabricator

United AG
09.2009 - 10.2011
  • Responsible for the manufacture and installation of glazed windows for Private and Commercial properties.

Aircraft Groomer

ICS / Derichbourg
06.2002 - 09.2009
  • Responsible for the internal cleaning of aircrafts and the restocking of Duty Free items whilst ensuring fast turnaround times with high service standards.

Steel Fabricator

IMS Limited
10.2000 - 04.2002
  • Responsible for the loading of vehicles and the operation of handling equipment.

Education

English, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, French

Shoeburyness High School
09.1993 - 07.1998

NVQ - Leisure and Tourism

South East Essex College
09.1998 - 07.2000

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team management skills
  • Communication skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Flexible
  • Implementing change
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Innovative
  • Proactive
  • Hard worker
  • Persistent
  • Previously first aid trained
  • Grinding and polishing
  • Metal cutting proficiency
  • Use of hand tools
  • Equipment handling
  • Precision measurement
  • Structural fabrication
  • Safety procedures compliance
  • Aluminium fabrication

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

COMPETENCIES

  • Experienced in training small and large teams
  • Proven track record encompassing operational and administrative focus with a good standard of punctuation and grammar
  • Innovative and proactive thinker
  • Team management, performance monitoring and quality management skills
  • I have a good understanding of security aspects in a commercially driven and customer-orientated business
  • Flexible and diplomatic, with the ability to constructively challenge existing practices and capable of driving change
  • Excellent communicator with sound organisational skills
  • Ability to provide effective professional levels of customer service and promote the business’s core values
  • A good working knowledge of current computer systems and technical skills

Timeline

Window and door fabricator

SDS Architectural and Glazing
01.2022 - 02.2026

Machine Operator

Advanced Automated Access
10.2017 - 04.2021

Concierge

stambridge
04.2016 - 06.2018

Security Officer

Bourne Leisure
02.2010 - 10.2015

Window Fabricator

United AG
09.2009 - 10.2011

Aircraft Groomer

ICS / Derichbourg
06.2002 - 09.2009

Steel Fabricator

IMS Limited
10.2000 - 04.2002

NVQ - Leisure and Tourism

South East Essex College
09.1998 - 07.2000

English, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, French

Shoeburyness High School
09.1993 - 07.1998
Ian Edwards