Jonathan Powlesland
CARLUKE,Lanarkshire
Summary
Recent college graduate with multiple CAD certifications, including vehicle structure repair, seeking opportunities in automotive engineering and design. Proven ability to balance work and study while demonstrating commitment and diligence in technical projects. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in interpreting complex diagrams and technical drawings. Eager to apply academic knowledge in a practical setting and contribute effectively to team goals. Enthusiastic Shop Floor Assistant with solid experience in retail environments. Strong ability to manage inventory, assist customers, and maintain tidy and organised shop floor. Excellent communication skills and knack for quickly learning and adapting to new systems. Brings positive attitude and focus on providing top-notch customer service to enhance store operations. Enthusiastic individual with a passion for engineering and design. Adapts quickly to new challenges and environments, bringing creativity and analytical skills to every task. Ready to contribute to innovative projects and enhance technical expertise within a supportive team. Detail-oriented CAD Technician with a strong foundation in automotive engineering and design. Demonstrates commitment and diligence through hands-on experience in welding and fabrication. Eager to leverage academic knowledge and develop practical skills in a dynamic engineering environment.
Overview
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Work History
Shop floor assistant
Asda
Lanarkshire
- Product replenishment
- Shelf maintenance
- Product pricing and gap scanning
- Stock management
- Porters’ duties
- Checkout assistance
- Supporting colleagues across a wide variety of departments, including meat, produce, bread, cake, and Fresh departments, I have been asked several times to move to different departments when needed.
- I can take on many tasks and be left to complete what is required.
- Providing day-to-day duties to the highest possible levels
- Excellent customer service and responsiveness to issues as they arise
- Able to work as part of a team as well as an individual.
- This job is my current position, and even though I enjoy working with those I work with, I want to pursue commitment to the computer-Aided Design career and make the most of my growing skills.
- I have been in my current location for around 8 years.
Postman
Royal Mail
Lanark
- Delivering letters and packages to the general public and local businesses
- Positive, customer-facing representation of Royal Mail
- Creation of relationships with customers and colleagues
- Meeting KPI’s for a timely and accurate delivery service (including early starts)
- Providing excellent customer service, liaising with clients and customers to ensure the highest levels of satisfaction
- This job was for more than 5 years, which I left to pursue educational studies
Apprentice Welder
Wilcox Engineering
Motherwell
- Welding and fabricating components and bodies for the haulage industry
- Learning a new trade quickly from scratch
- When traineeship ceased due to branch closure, I had to adapt and find a new job within weeks.
- Those tradesmen who were training me had left, making it difficult to gain hands-on experience.
- Which I had along with the educational aspect from college.
Education
Computer Aided Draughting and Design Level 7 +8 - Certificate available
Glasgow Kelvin College
SpringburnComputer Aided Draughting and Design Level 8 - HND, Computer-Aided Design and Technology
Glasgow Kelvin College
SpringburnPersonal Development Award Or PDA - Design
New College Lanarkshire
MotherwellComputer Aided Design and Technology - SCQF Level 6, Mathematics Applications: National 5, Computer Aided Drafting: An Introduction: National 5, 3D CAD: SCQF Level 6, CADD Project: Higher, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) for Engineers: Higher, Drawing Office Practice: Higher, Sustainable Design: Higher, Communication: Higher, Product Design: Manufacturing Products: Intermediate 2
New College Lanarkshire
MotherwellNQ in Business, Vehicle Accident Damage, and Welding and Fabrication -
New College Lanarkshire
MotherwellSkills
- Drafting
- Design
- Mechanical Engineering
- AutoCAD
- Welding
- Fabrication
- CAD
- Inventor
- 3DS MAX
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical knowledge
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Gantt charts
- Weighted objective table
- Full UK driving License
- Own transport
- Right to work in the UK
- Prepared to travel for work
- Punctual
- Enthusiastic
- Consistent work attendance
- Desire to develop a career
- Stock management
- Team collaboration
- Technical liaison
- Problem resolution
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Safety compliance
- Adaptable learning
- Food Hygiene
- Positive attitude
- Creative thinking
- Warehouse operations
- Flexible
- MS Office
- Multitasking efficiency
- Cash handling
- Product knowledge
- Customer engagement
- Money handling
- Attention to Detail
- Computer literacy
- Shelf stocking
- Basic mathematics
- Physical stamina
- Proactive attitude
- Barcode scanner operation
- Heavy lifting
- Stock replenishment
- Barcode scanning
- Manual lifting
- Retail sales techniques
- Money transactions
- Learning on the job
- Customer relationship management
Certification
- NQ in Business
- Vehicle Accident Damage Repair
- Structural and bodywork
- Welding
Languages
English
References
Available for professional and character
Interests
Car restoration and renovation, in which I maintain and repair mechanical and bodywork Though my passion is bodywork, there is a lot of enjoyment to be had from carrying out rust and paint repairs
Timeline
Shop floor assistant
Asda
Postman
Royal Mail
Apprentice Welder
Wilcox Engineering
Computer Aided Draughting and Design Level 7 +8 - Certificate available
Glasgow Kelvin College
Computer Aided Draughting and Design Level 8 - HND, Computer-Aided Design and Technology
Glasgow Kelvin College
Personal Development Award Or PDA - Design
New College Lanarkshire
Computer Aided Design and Technology - SCQF Level 6, Mathematics Applications: National 5, Computer Aided Drafting: An Introduction: National 5, 3D CAD: SCQF Level 6, CADD Project: Higher, Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) for Engineers: Higher, Drawing Office Practice: Higher, Sustainable Design: Higher, Communication: Higher, Product Design: Manufacturing Products: Intermediate 2
New College Lanarkshire
NQ in Business, Vehicle Accident Damage, and Welding and Fabrication -
New College Lanarkshire