Iwan Lewis

Facilities management, managing a school site with a team of caretakers, cleaners and catering staff. To be responsible for the daily running of the building.

• Translated senior management directives into actionable front-line policies and implemented changes with staff.
• Conducted regular site inspections to comply with safety guidelines.
• Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build successful administrative team.
• Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
• Facilitated successful Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector visits.
• Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
• Maintained clean environment by removing hazardous materials.
• Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
• Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
• Implemented method statements and risk assessment reporting.
• Liaised with project stakeholders to address concerns for project success.
• Administered site diary with comprehensive visitor, meeting and incident logs.
• Contributed to round table discussions with directors to help resolve safety, compliance and overall maintenance issues.
• Responded promptly to site issues with optimum solutions to prevent delays.
• Kept workforce in compliance with operational standards and safety regulations by closely monitoring activities.
• Monitored health and safety measures for guaranteed compliance.
• Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and clear communications.
• Conducted intensive safety audits and investigated reported issues, accidents and near-misses.
• Completed customer orders with speed and accuracy.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Managed on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.

To be responsible for the security and safety of school buildings.

• Undertook decoration and improvement works to guarantee impeccable presentation of premises.
• Remained primary resident contact in case of emergencies.
• Improved grounds appearance through regular grass cutting, weed killing and seasonal pruning.
• Monitored CCTV systems as part of building security surveillance.
• Patrolled internal and external areas to maintain building security.
• Swept and mopped hard floors and vacuumed carpeted areas.
• Recorded arrival and departure of building residents and visitors.
• Accepted deliveries of goods and conveyed to appropriate storage areas.
• Conducted weekly fire alarm tests in assigned buildings.
• Maintained and repaired building fixtures and fittings.
• Removed trash collected from within buildings and transported to nominated point for collection by refuse contractors.
• Reported major building faults and concerns to management for prompt repair.
• Managed building grounds through regular gardening and litter picking.
• Inspected cleaning and caretaking equipment, made minor repairs and reported defects.
• Sustained building functionality by unblocking drains and other minor repairs.
• Maintained safe environment for everyone by adhering to company safety policies.
• Checked lighting function and replaced faulty bulbs in public areas.
• Facilitated smooth on-site operations by providing emergency and absence cover.
• Tested alarms regularly, upholding strict building safety standards.
• Inspected building systems to meet health, safety and security standards.
• Directed contractors for site repairs and recorded work performance after completion.
• Coordinated cleaning staff to maintain good building hygiene standards.
• Kept detailed reports of completed maintenance and servicing work.
• Performed daily opening and closing duties, paying close attention to site security at all times.
• Supervised and coached contractors to constantly meet and exceed specified performance standards.
• Conducted testing to diagnose system faults.

Volunteered for the RNLI for 14 years as boat crew and launch vehicle operator.

Grounds maintenance, including grass cutting, strimming, hedge cutting, weed control, fencing, gutter clearing, gutter & down pipe installation.

• Mowed and trimmed lawns for well-manicured garden presentation.
• Mowed, trimmed and cut growth to specifications.
• Controlled and monitored inventory of tools and mechanical equipment.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Displayed energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
• Successfully maintained clean driving licence and access to reliable transportation.
• Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.

Window cleaning.

Support worker, supporting people with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Washing up, Preparing food.

Washing up dishes.