Jake Bowler
Stockton On Tees,Durham
Summary
Experienced professional skilled in tree climbing, risk assessment and mitigation, and working at height. Proficient in scaffolding, splicing and testing, with a strong foundation in first aid. Demonstrates exceptional team leadership and the ability to work independently. Committed to advancing safety standards and efficiency in challenging environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Telecommunications engineer
Pro Fibre Solutions
Bishop Auckland, Durham
2026.01 - Current
- Followed regulations and guidelines daily to keep industry standards high.
- Led skilled team members to hit targets and maintain safety standards.
- Collaborated on telecommunications work to deliver within set deadlines.
- Produced detailed technical reports to explain complex information clearly.
- Cut, spliced, and tested cabling to support network installations.
- Climbed trees to access cables for installation and maintenance tasks.
- Constructed scaffolding around non-climbable poles to support installation activities.
Telecommunications engineer
L3 Optics
Seaham, Durham
2025.07 - 2026.01
- Delivered work to high safety standards across the Scottish Borders region.
- Performed fault finding and splicing with EXFO testing equipment.
- Led a team of engineers to meet safety and delivery schedules.
- Travelled throughout the Borders to connect multiple villages with fibre.
- Cut trees in rural areas to maintain line access safely.
- Won Employee of the Month for maintaining delivery performance.
- Supported business growth by managing resources and streamlining processes.
Telecommunications engineer
Commplex Network Services
Stockton-on-Tees, Durham
2025.02 - 2025.06
- Collaborated with major fibre providers across North East England daily to meet standards.
- Led the first engineering role on the rural Quickline programme.
- Surveyed rural route options and collected on-site infrastructure measurements carefully.
Telecommunications engineer
Cartercom LTD
Middlesbrough, Durham
2022.06 - 2025.02
- Travel across the United Kingdom and work on site assignments nationwide.
- Work across multiple projects, including Openreach, Virgin Media, and Go Fibre.
- Win employee award for Going the Extra Mile and maintain high standards.
- Gain tree climbing qualification through approved training and safety practice.
- Gain scaffolding qualification through assessed training for safe access work.
- Gather valuable life experience from travelling nationwide and meeting new people.
Watch technician
CH Watch Repairs
Coulby Newham, Durham
2020.02 - 2021.02
- Repairing and replacing damaged watch parts
- Used bespoke hand tools to carry out my job to the highest standard
- Keen eye for detail
- Tested and replaced small electronic devices and small watch parts with high precision
- Built a report with many valued customers
- Trusted with expensive and sentimental goods
- Repaired many high end brands including TAg Heuer, Rolex, Cartier.
- Managed inventory, making sure all necessary parts were always available.
- Restored antique watches, preserving their value and historical significance.
Animal handler
Pet Mania
Stockton On Tees, Durham
2019.01 - 2020.01
- Managed behavioural issues of animals through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted veterinarians during treatments, resulting in improved healthcare procedures.
- Coordinated transfer processes of animals between facilities ensuring minimal stress induced on them.
- Supervised volunteer workers to maintain high standards of animal care practices.
- Trained new staff members on proper handling protocols to ensure safety.
- Handled all types of species with confidence and expertise assuring their well being and comfort at all times.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Animal Management
Askham Bryan College
Middlesbrough 2018.09 - 2020.01
City and Guilds - Telecommunications
DTN Academy
Stockton-on-Tees 2022.05 - 2022.06
Skills
- Tree climbing
- Risk assessment
- Working at height
- Scaffolding
- Splicing and testing
- First aid
- Team leadership
- Independent work
- Driving long distances
- Outdoor and physically demanding work
- Health and safety
- Adaptable and reliable
- Animal handling and welfare maintenance
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Movies
- Sports
Accomplishments
Earned many promotions to Team Lead within different companies I have worked for, won employee of the month and 'goes the extra mile' at the end of year awards night. Exceeded expectations and standard within every job I have had.
Certification
- Full clean UK driving license
- Tree climbing city and guild qualifiaction
- PASMA scaffold qualification
- IPAF MEWP qualification
- Working at heights
- Working in the underground network
- First Aid
- Pole top rescue
- Tree top rescue
- Full streetworks license
- NOPS card
Timeline
Telecommunications engineer
Pro Fibre Solutions
2026.01 - Current
Telecommunications engineer
L3 Optics
2025.07 - 2026.01
Telecommunications engineer
Commplex Network Services
2025.02 - 2025.06
Telecommunications engineer
Cartercom LTD
2022.06 - 2025.02
City and Guilds - Telecommunications
DTN Academy
2022.05 - 2022.06
Watch technician
CH Watch Repairs
2020.02 - 2021.02
Animal handler
Pet Mania
2019.01 - 2020.01
Certificate of Higher Education - Animal Management
Askham Bryan College
2018.09 - 2020.01