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Jeff Bridges
Senior Telecoms Engineer
Plymouth
Summary
Reliable and hardworking professional with extensive experience in the telecommunications industry. Following redundancy, I am looking to begin a new career as a trainee mechanic. I am eager to learn, enjoy practical hands-on work, and am committed to developing the skills and knowledge needed to become a qualified mechanic. I bring a strong work ethic, problem-solving ability, and experience working safely and efficiently.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Cabling / FTTP Engineer
1 SERVCO
Tiverton, Devon
11.2024 - Current
- Working in a team, travelling throughout the southwest on behalf of Airband
- Performed fibre installations for residential and commercial properties.
- Installing infrastructure overhead & underground
- Fault finding
- Diagnosed and resolved technical faults efficiently.
- Integrity testing for light
- Wayleave officer trained
- Diagnosed and resolved technical faults, enhancing system reliability.
- Delivered excellent customer service.
- Provided customer service, ensuring satisfaction and addressing inquiries promptly.
- Managed workload independently and met deadlines.
- Analyzed system performance data to identify areas for improvement and optimize processes.
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure project success and safety compliance.
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
- Conducted detailed research and analysis to identify potential improvements in engineering methods, resulting in more sustainable practices.
- Developed high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards.
Telecommunications Engineer
MJ QUINN
Plymouth, DEVON
04.2024 - 11.2024
- Installed and commissioned broadband, landline phones, and VoIP for residential and business clients.
- Performed internal wiring installations and repairs to ensure optimal connectivity.
- Working in PCPs
- Conducted internal and external fault finding to diagnose and resolve service issues.
Cabling / FTTP Engineer
MMB Networks
Ashburton, Devon
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with team to deliver FTTP installations across southwest for Wildanet
- Installation of blown fibre
- Executed house installations from toby box to end user, ensuring seamless connectivity
- Integrity testing of 7mm straws
- Installing subduct
- Created A55 documents to support project compliance and documentation standards
- Auditor trained.
Garden Maintenance
VIVO
Plymouth, DEVON
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Garden maintenance
- Grass cutting, hedge cutting and box mowing
- Landscaping
- Ensured adherence to safe working procedures.
- Working on MOD housing contract for pre move-in, move in and voids on various estates over Devon and Cornwall
- Executed responsibilities under MOD contract.
Cabling Engineer
Future Networx
Totnes, Devon
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Collaborated with team, traveling throughout the southwest to complete projects efficiently.
- Safe use of power and hand tools
- Daily Toolbox briefings to ensure understanding of job requirement, and safe working practice.
- Daily Toolbox briefings to ensure understand of job requirement, and safe working practice.
- Adhered to established safe working procedures to maintain a secure work environment.
Cabling Engineer
Telent
Plymouth, Devon
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Complete intrusive surveys on the underground network (rodding and roping) to locate blockages and establish clear cabling routes to also include the overhead network.
- Completed intrusive surveys on underground network (rodding and roping) to identify blockages and establish clear cabling routes, including overhead network.
- Maintained strong working relationship with Openreach to support 2026 target for full fibre rollout within Plymouth Fibre City program.
- Led cabling team to execute installation projects efficiently.
Telecommunications Engineer
Kelly Group
Plymouth, Devon
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Installed copper and fibre cabling to enhance connectivity and network reliability.
- Installed and commissioned broadband services, including landline phones and VoIP, for residential and business customers.
- Performed internal wiring installation and repair to ensure optimal system functionality.
- Internal wiring installation and repair
- Working in PCPs
Marine Engineer
AIS Manuplas
Plymouth, Devon
03.2019 - 09.2020
- Laminated foam backing material using flame calor gas to enhance durability
- Production of flotation aids
- Sanding / Cutting / Measuring
- Operated forklift truck for loading/unloading tasks, maintaining safe work environment
Production Trainer/Operator Technician
British Ceramic Tile
Newton Abbot, Devon
06.2012 - 01.2019
- Trained new recruits on manufacturing processes to ensure compliance and operational readiness
- Overseeing the progress and competence of trainees
- Oversaw progress and competence of trainees to facilitate skill development and integration into the team
- Maintained team safety at all times, serving as fire marshal and implementing safety protocols
- Producing end of day reports
- Responsible for my team’s safety at all times when working, including being a fire marshal.
Education
High School Diploma -
Plymouth College Of Art & Design
Plymouth, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Skills
Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
Working on my own car servicing and pre maintenance
Fault finding and problem-solving
Excellent communication and customer service
Health and safety awareness
Reliable, punctual, and hardworking
Interests
Timeline
Cabling / FTTP Engineer
1 SERVCO
11.2024 - Current
Telecommunications Engineer
MJ QUINN
04.2024 - 11.2024
Cabling / FTTP Engineer
MMB Networks
10.2023 - 04.2024
Garden Maintenance
VIVO
07.2023 - 10.2023
Cabling Engineer
Future Networx
01.2023 - 04.2023
Cabling Engineer
Telent
09.2021 - 12.2022
Telecommunications Engineer
Kelly Group
11.2020 - 09.2021
Marine Engineer
AIS Manuplas
03.2019 - 09.2020
Production Trainer/Operator Technician
British Ceramic Tile
06.2012 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Plymouth College Of Art & Design
04.2001 -
Additional Information
- Keen to undertake apprenticeship or trainee mechanic training.
- Other qualifications
- FORKLIFT ( COUNTER BALANCE )
- Full UK Driving License No points.