Kareem Irfan
Birmingham
Summary
A perfectionist in my work, I have a good eye for detail. I thrive from practical work and love to challenge myself to the limits ensuring I complete my work to a high standard. Highly motivated and not labour shy, I will always go that extra mile to add more detail to the output.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Fire alarm technician
Alimco Fire & Electrical Limited
Birmingham
03.2019 - Current
- Installed and serviced conventional and addressable fire alarm systems, emergency lighting and fire extinguishers in residential, commercial and industrial sites.
- Identified need for maintenance and repair work, scheduling as necessary.
- Responded promptly to service calls for malfunctioning fire alarms.
- Responsible for logging all fire alarm testing data, device statuses, and system faults into company databases to maintain complete service history.
Care assistant
Living Glory Social Care
Birmingham, West Midlands
08.2016 - Current
- Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management.
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritised treatment and maintained patent flow.
- Worked closely with nurses and healthcare professionals to maintain optimum levels of communication.
- Trained inexperienced staff on quality control procedures.
- Safely escorted to and from medical appointments and hospital visits.
- Formed positive relationships with clients, providing holistic care through support across leisure pursuits and created activities.
- Experience with various medical conditions including epilepsy, autism, severe learning and behavioural difficulties.
Electrician
MPBS - Interiors
Birmingham, West Midlands
02.2022 - 07.2025
- Performed full and partial rewires on residential and commercial properties
- Maintained and repaired electrical wiring systems in residential homes and commercial buildings in accordance with BS 7671
- Installed a variety of systems including lighting, sockets, distribution boards, emergency lighting, fire alarm and data cabling.
- Ensured compliance with Health & Safety standards and maintained tidy, code-compliant work areas on all job sites.
Leisure Club Receptoinist
The Belfry Hotel & Resort
Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
08.2018 - 08.2020
- Responsible for greeting members and guests and delivering exceptional customer service assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Responsible for answering high volume, multi line incoming phone calls and return missed calls, respond to voice mails and emails, taking bookings, dealing with enquiries and checking the validity of users.
- Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain safety and security.
Housekeeping assistant
Good Hope Hospital NHS
Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Ensure that hospital wards and other settings are clean, safe and attractive places for patients, staff and visitors.
- Duties include mopping, vacuuming and sweeping floors. Cleaning windows and dusting furniture, washing and changing linens on patients beds and ensuring that all waste is disposed of properly.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean and organised storage area for cleaning equipment and and supplies as well as maintaining adequate stock of cleaning supplies.
Genral Labourer
O'Neill & Brennan Construction ltd
Tamworth, Staffordshire
06.2017 - 07.2017
- Cleaning up worksites from debris
- Handling and transporting materials
- Assisting other trades
- Complying with health and safety regulations
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
12.2015 - 03.2017
- Responsible for training crew members for their day to day work serving customers, preparing food, keeping the restaurant and kitchens clean and tidy
- Asses crew member skills and offer them extra help with any tasks they may have problems with.
- Maintained current knowledge of company standards and up to date food safety regulations.
- Was chosen employee of the month the second month into the job.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - Certificate in Construction Skills
Birmingham 08/2017 -
18 Edition - 18 Edition Wiring Regs
Rebus Training Ltd
Birmingham 01/2025 -
NVQ Level 3 - Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations
James Watt College
Birmingham 09/2018 - 07/2019
SVQ Level 2 - Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations
James Watt College
Birmingham 09/2017 - 07/2018
Skills
- Good communication & Client Service Skills
- Electrical Installations: Residential, Commercial & Light Industrial
- Testing & Maintaining of Fire Alarm Systems (Conventional & Addressable)
- Use of Electrical Testing Tools including multimeters, fire alarm testers
- Working Independently & in Teams
- Problem Solving
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Electrician
MPBS - Interiors
02.2022 - 07.2025
Housekeeping assistant
Good Hope Hospital NHS
06.2019 - 07.2019
Fire alarm technician
Alimco Fire & Electrical Limited
03.2019 - Current
Leisure Club Receptoinist
The Belfry Hotel & Resort
08.2018 - 08.2020
Genral Labourer
O'Neill & Brennan Construction ltd
06.2017 - 07.2017
Care assistant
Living Glory Social Care
08.2016 - Current
Crew Trainer
McDonald's
12.2015 - 03.2017
NVQ Level 1 - Certificate in Construction Skills
08/2017 -
18 Edition - 18 Edition Wiring Regs
Rebus Training Ltd
01/2025 -
NVQ Level 3 - Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations
James Watt College
09/2018 - 07/2019
SVQ Level 2 - Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations
James Watt College
09/2017 - 07/2018
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