JAMES STIDWORTHY
Helston,Cornwall
Summary
Customer-focused professional with experience as a Smart Meter Technician, alongside roles in the building trade and butchery. Skilled in maintaining tools and equipment, delivery driving, and upholding food hygiene standards. Thrives in busy environments, remaining calm under pressure while collaborating within teams or working independently. Committed to contributing positively to team success.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Smart meter technician
Aqualogic
, Cornwall
2025.09 - Current
- Installed smart water meters in domestic properties, ensuring accurate readings.
- Educated consumers about smart meters, increasing their understanding and acceptance rate.
- Responded promptly to emergency call-outs, minimising disruption to services.
- Delivered consistent performance by adhering to strict quality control measures.
- Demonstrated professionalism whilst adhering to industry regulations and guidelines.
- Assisted in training new technicians for better productivity within the department.
Delivery Driver / Fitter in Workshop
Southwest Hire and Sales
Truro
2022.01 - 2025.01
- Delivered tools and light plant to building sites and private customers, ensuring timely access for projects. Maintained and tested equipment, performing repairs to ensure optimal functionality and safety.
- Navigated various routes efficiently, leading to increased route coverage.
- Adapted to changing road conditions quickly ensuring safe and timely deliveries.
- Adhered strictly to traffic laws whilst on duty reducing penalties incurred due to traffic violations.
- Diagnosed malfunctions in equipment for efficient and effective repair.
- Cleaned and lubricated parts to restore equipment to optimal function.
- Responded promptly to breakdowns, applying troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve mechanical issues efficiently.
- Performed regular, routine maintenance on machinery to maintain smooth-running operations.
- Changed worn machine accessories using hand tools to keep machinery running smoothly.
Butcher
Dales Butchers
Helston
2013.01 - 2022.01
- Prepared and processed full carcasses, ensuring quality standards and food safety compliance, while fostering strong customer relationships and effectively managing orders.
- Educated customers on proper storage techniques, extending shelf-life of purchased items.
- Achieved quick turnaround times on orders by applying efficient cutting techniques.
- Demonstrated a high level of skill in deboning and trimming meats.
Butcher
Olivers Butchers
Helston
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Served customers, built business relationships, managed food safety, and prepared food while placing orders for full carcass butchery.
- Used traditional hand-cutting methods, maintaining authentic product quality.
- Collaborated with suppliers for consistent quality of produce.
- Displayed meats attractively to draw in potential buyers.
Butcher
Trevaskis Farm Butchery
Hayle
2010.01 - 2012.01
- Served customers, built business relations, placed orders, prepared food, and managed food safety.
- Increased customer satisfaction by offering tailored advice on meat selection and preparation.
- Handled various types of meat, meeting diverse consumer needs.
- Achieved quick turnaround times on orders by applying efficient cutting techniques.
Butcher
Retallack Butchers
St Keverne
1999.01 - 2010.01
- Served customers, built business relations, placed orders, prepared food, and managed food safety.
- Implemented rotational stock systems, minimising waste from expired products.
- Maintained high standards of food hygiene for a safe shopping environment.
Education
Signing, Lighting and Guarding - Traffic Management
CTSS Training
Redruth 2025.10 - 2030.10
EUSR - Water Hygiene - Water Hygiene
Energy & utility Skills Limited
2025.09 - 2028.09
Abrasive wheels, PAT Testing
SSG Training & Consultancy
2023.01 - 2024.01
NVQ L1 Administration - City & Guilds entry level communication skills, City & Guilds entry level numeracy
Direct Mission Training
1999.01 - 1999.01
GCSE - undefined
Mullion School
1996.01 - 1996.01
Skills
- Smart water meter installation
- Equipment maintenance and troubleshooting
- Good knowledge of tools and equipment
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Health and safety awareness
- Qualified to undertake PAT testing
- Ability to carry out physical and manual activities and tasks safely
- Safety awareness
- Experienced driver
- Specialised tool handling
- Quality customer service
- Client engagement
- Excellent communication skills
- Efficient time management
- Time efficiency
- Can quickly adapt to priority tasks as required
- Work initiative
- Competent, reliable, trustworthy and hardworking
- Integrity and trustworthiness
- Basic plumbing
- Customer Service
- Customer Service
Timeline
Signing, Lighting and Guarding - Traffic Management
CTSS Training
2025.10 - 2030.10
Smart meter technician
Aqualogic
2025.09 - Current
EUSR - Water Hygiene - Water Hygiene
Energy & utility Skills Limited
2025.09 - 2028.09
Abrasive wheels, PAT Testing
SSG Training & Consultancy
2023.01 - 2024.01
Delivery Driver / Fitter in Workshop
Southwest Hire and Sales
2022.01 - 2025.01
Butcher
Dales Butchers
2013.01 - 2022.01
Butcher
Olivers Butchers
2012.01 - 2013.01
Butcher
Trevaskis Farm Butchery
2010.01 - 2012.01
NVQ L1 Administration - City & Guilds entry level communication skills, City & Guilds entry level numeracy
Direct Mission Training
1999.01 - 1999.01
Butcher
Retallack Butchers
1999.01 - 2010.01
GCSE - undefined
Mullion School
1996.01 - 1996.01