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Karl Hill

Karl Hill

Sheffield,South Yorkshire

Summary

Experienced electrician with 18+ years in the electrical industry. Committed to providing safe, professional quality work within agreed timeframes, in compliance with The IET Wiring Regulations.

Demonstrates proficiency in inspecting and testing electrical installations, project management efficiency, and client liaison.

Adept at decision making, and ensuring projects are completed within budget and to a high standard.

Strong customer focus with excellent communication skills, both with management and operatives Ensuring projects are completed efficiently.

Committed to complying with health and safety standards prioritising on keeping a site area clean and tidy at all times.

Proactive and reliable, equipped with problem-solving abilities and solid understanding of technical concepts, combined with excellent teamwork skills and attention to detail. Demonstrates proficiency in interpreting

Exacting Electrician adept at transforming plans, drawings and specifications into successful electrical repairs and installations.


Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work history

Electrician

Main electrical contractors bury
Sheffield , S/ Yorkshire
06.2024 - 12.2025
  • Electrical 1st and 2nd fix on void social housing. full or partial rewires.
  • performing and producing test results for Minor works and EIC test certificates.
  • Adhered strictly to Health and Safety guidelines reducing risk of accidents onsite.
  • Documented completed work to company standards.

Trusted in ordering and organising of materials.

  • Prepared wiring, fixtures and fittings to exact project requirements. adhering to the clients specification.
  • Took on more responsibility and a supervisory role to help the management company finalise the contract.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environments, minimising risk to staff and visitors
  • Collaborated efficiently with other trades and managers on a regular basis.

Electrician sole trader

Sole trader
Sheffield, South Ayrshire
01.2022 - 06.2024
  • Operated as a limited company as a sole trader. Mainly domestic and some commercial industrial electrical work.
  • Complied with BS 7671 standards to complete various electrical installations. Including full part rewires, outside lighting, motorised gates, EV charging, industrial lighting, fault find and retraction of electric motors.
  • producing risk assessments and method statements for my records on all projects
  • Calculated price quotes and project scopes to inform clients of estimated costs.
  • Repaired faulty equipment, resulting in minimal downtime.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction by providing professional service at all times.

Electrician

Selectrical (Bangor)
Sheffield, Leicester, Coventry, Chester., Yorkshire
01.2016 - 01.2022
  • working as a self employed electrician at first, On price work. all student accommodation multi storey large buildings housing Over 700 people. but then encouraged by the contractor to set up as a limited company as I needed to employ Staff to keep to timescales.
  • Collaborated efficiently with other contractors and managers on site.
  • interpreted drawings for the electrical work Throughout from Installing and connecting large 3 phase and low voltage temp lighting and power. Cranes, generators, silos temp officers.
  • installing containment including plastic and galvanised conduit, tray, basket and uni strut.
  • 1st 2nd fix of hi line 3 phase supply distribution boards. 1st 2nd fix of comms, fire, and power and lighting for the building including kitchens, flats, landlord areas, stairwells, offices and welfare areas.
  • Trained and mentored junior electricians, providing diligent monitoring to ensure safe, quality workmanship.
  • Worked well under pressure during time-sensitive projects ensuring timely completion.
  • Adhered strictly to Health and Safety guidelines reducing risk of accidents onsite.
  • Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions to deliver to project requirements.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environments, minimising risk to staff and visitors.

Electrician

Various employment agencies
Uk , Uk
11.2013 - 01.2016
  • working self employed for various companies via employment agencies, Complying with BS 7671 standards to complete electrical installations. including but not limited to various projects. IKEA, Ministry of defence (barrow in Furness), student accommodation, air conditioning systems for banks, and tool station shops.

Electrician

Pennine electrical rewinds
Sheffield, South Yorkshire
10.2007 - 11.2013
  • based in a workshop primarily and also working on sites around the country.
  • fault diagnostic and rectification of 3 phase and single phase AC and DC electric motors, generators and pumps
  • installing smoke and co2 detection systems for large commercial buildings, high rise flats and car parks.
  • Repaired faulty equipment, resulting in minimal downtime.
  • Installing containment for fp200 and SWA cable. working to drawings.
  • Adhered strictly to Health and Safety guidelines reducing risk of accidents onsite.
  • 1st and 2nd fix of 3 phase motors, actuators, mag locks distribution and control panels.

Education

GCSEs -

Weavers
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
08/1987 - 06/1992

NVQ Level 3 2360 - Electrical installation theory and practice

City & Guilds
Sheffield
09/2004 - 07/2005

NVQ Level 3 - Bs7671 16th, Certificate in the requirements for electrical installations

City & Guilds
Sheffield
09/2004 - 06/2005

NVQ Level 3 - Bs 7671 17th, Award in the requirements for electrical installations

City & Guilds
Sheffield
12/2004 - 01/2005

NVQ Level 3 - Bs7671 18th edition, Requirements for electrical installations

City & Guilds
Sheffield
09/2022 - 10/2022

NVQ Level 3 - 2391 initial and periodic inspection, and testing of electrical installations

City & Guilds
12/2022 - 01/2023

NVQ Level 3 - 2346 Electrotechnical experienced worker (installation)

City & Guilds
Sheffield
03/2023 - 03/2024

Skills

Installing, servicing and maintaining electrical systems in accordance with the current Edition of The IET Wiring Regulations

Inspect & test electrical installations with the ability to fill the appropriate Electrical Certificate or Electrical Condition Report

Project management efficiency

Client liaison

Decision making

Completing reactive maintenance work

Communicating with other trade management and operatives to complete projects Within budget and to high standard

Strong customer focus

Recording works done and materials used for reference

Recording and submitting accurate timesheets

Working in a timely and productive manner to complete projects

excellent customer service

Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner

Comply with H&S standards at all times

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Electrician

Main electrical contractors bury
06.2024 - 12.2025

Electrician sole trader

Sole trader
01.2022 - 06.2024

Electrician

Selectrical (Bangor)
01.2016 - 01.2022

Electrician

Various employment agencies
11.2013 - 01.2016

Electrician

Pennine electrical rewinds
10.2007 - 11.2013

GCSEs -

Weavers
08/1987 - 06/1992

NVQ Level 3 2360 - Electrical installation theory and practice

City & Guilds
09/2004 - 07/2005

NVQ Level 3 - Bs7671 16th, Certificate in the requirements for electrical installations

City & Guilds
09/2004 - 06/2005

NVQ Level 3 - Bs 7671 17th, Award in the requirements for electrical installations

City & Guilds
12/2004 - 01/2005

NVQ Level 3 - Bs7671 18th edition, Requirements for electrical installations

City & Guilds
09/2022 - 10/2022

NVQ Level 3 - 2391 initial and periodic inspection, and testing of electrical installations

City & Guilds
12/2022 - 01/2023

NVQ Level 3 - 2346 Electrotechnical experienced worker (installation)

City & Guilds
03/2023 - 03/2024
Karl Hill