Josh Robinson
Fauldhouse,Scotland
Summary
Started my Career at 15 Years of age within the electrical industry, began an approved apprenticeship within the same year. my work focused on domestic electrical works. During this time i learned the following skills.
- Designing and installing electrical installations
- Adapting to all working conditions
- Inspection and testing
- Fault finding
- working under pressure.
- Working to regulatory Standards
After 6 years in the role of a domestic electrician i began my new role in maintenance Engineering at a food production factory. i work in a small team of one other person. i learned to maintain many types of equipment such as the following.
- Multivac thermal formers
- Rotary vacuum packing machine
- Clipping machines
- Cooking kettles
- Industrial washers
- Compressors
- Mincers
- Slicers
- Taping machines
- box erectors etc.
Most of the skills previously mentioned followed me into my new role allowing me to build on them as i expanded my career. during my time in this role i learned new skills such as,
- Understanding in pneumatics
- Fault finding mechanical machinery
- Machine electronics
- Food safety Regulations
- member of a HACCP and VACCP team
- Fire warding Training
- Creating and maintaining In house and external contractor PPM schedules
- Forklift operation
- Product Integrity
- tempering and freezing product
- extraction systems and much more.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work history
Maintenance engineer
Macsween of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Mid Lothian
2024.07 - Current
- Installed new equipment, improved overall plant productivity levels.
- Maintained machinery by conducting routine checks and servicing.
- Liaised with suppliers for procurement of high-quality replacement parts.
- Managed stock control of spare parts to ensure minimal operational disruptions.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations ensuring minimal production delays.
- Developed preventive maintenance schedules for improved machine longevity.
- Drafted clear and concise reports after each repair or installation task.
- Ensured optimal machine performance with regular maintenance and calibration.
- Improved plant safety through strict adherence to health and safety regulations.
- Averted major production losses by identifying and fixing faults swiftly in machines.
- Adhered strictly to all company policies, maintained high professional standards at all times.
- Delegated tasks amongst team members for effective workload distribution.
- Collaborated with other engineers, resulted in efficient project completion.
- Conducted risk assessments, minimised potential hazards in the work environment.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of equipment maintenance activities and repairs.
- Completed all assigned work on time and to high quality standards.
- Responded to plant breakdowns and emergency callouts.
- Tested equipment to identify potential issues and maintain compliance with safety standards.
- Minimised plant breakdowns with rigorous Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
Electrician
Paula Burns electrical
Fauldhouse , West Lothian
2019.04 - 2024.07
I have had 5+ Years of electrical experience and training to the standard of BS7671 18th Edition electrical regulations.
2+ of these years has been planning, managing, designing and completing these Jobs on my own with the same electrical company.
Whilst working here I have done the following:-
Re wiring homes.
Consumer unit changes
Appliance changing
Replacing all things electrical in a home such as sockets, switches, isolators, fans, hobs, cookers, lights, showers, pumps etc.
Planning cable routes
Managing Jobs.
Planning Jobs large and small.
Education
SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF Level 7 - Electrical engineering
West lothian college
Livingston, West lothianSkills
- Distribution boards
- Safety compliance
- Smoke alarms
- Electrical equipment maintenance
- Electrical diagnostics
- IET wiring regulations
- BS 7671 code regulations
- Electrical failure management
- Project estimation and bidding
- Complex issues management
- Lighting
- Ceiling fans
- Sockets
- Switches
- Isolators
- Re wiring
- Job management
- Electrical fault diagnosis
- Quality Assurance
- Pneumatic systems knowledge
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Understanding of regulations
- Knowledge of building codes
- Equipment Maintenance
- Product knowledge
- Health and Safety Compliance
Timeline
Maintenance engineer
Macsween of Edinburgh
2024.07 - Current
Electrician
Paula Burns electrical
2019.04 - 2024.07
SVQ in Electrical Installation at SCQF Level 7 - Electrical engineering
West lothian college