KEITH HARROP
Bolton
Summary
Results-driven professional with expertise in surveying, client management, and operational efficiency improvement. Demonstrates a strong ability to implement continuous improvement initiatives and drive technological innovation to enhance processes. Skilled in customer relations, efficient troubleshooting, and problem-solving, with a proven track record of remaining calm under pressure. Adept at leveraging communication skills and knowledge of [Software] to deliver effective troubleshooting solutions. Committed to fostering excellence through strategic improvements and innovative approaches.
Offering strong background in engineering with focus on problem-solving and team collaboration. Knowledgeable about project management, technical analysis, and innovative thinking. Ready to use and develop leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior engineer
TIS Ltd
, Mansfield
2020.10 - 2025.04
- Surveying/ Engineering and client management
- Access control
- IP CCTV and Intruder alarm for large clients
Engineer
Eclipse Digital
Warrington
2018.01 - 2020.10
- CCTV commissioning
- CCTV, Intruder and access
- Made redundant during Covid
Self employed contact manager/engineer
Blackburn Alarms and Protec
2016.10 - 2019.01
- Working with Various company's
- Commissioning Intruder alarm systems and CCTV
- Also Managing my restaurant
Self employed contact manager
Longcross
2016.04 - 2016.10
- Self employed installation contact manager Security
- Left as Company went bust
IP CCTV Engineer
Defence Security
Birmingham
2015.09 - 2016.02
- IP CCTV Engineer
- Left as Company went bust
Snr engineer
Syncro Ltd
2015.05 - 2015.09
- Snr engineer CCTV
Snr Systems engineer
Scotshield Ltd
2010.06 - 2013.09
- In charge of all large IP security systems
- CCTV, Access control and intruder alarms
- Installation Services and specifications of systems at Manchester University
- Left to set up a Restaurant
Site Manager
Honeywell Systems
2007.01 - 2010.06
- Responsible for the Installation and commissioning of large Security and fire Installation
- In a Hospital in Leeds for six months then six months at Liverpool
Snr. Commission engineer
Reflex Systems
2006.08 - 2007.01
- Responsible for the commissioning of all CCTV Installations
Installation Engineer
Eye Spy Systems
2006.01 - 2006.08
- Installation Engineer (temp employment) of small systems
- Left as Company went bust
Temp position
Initial System Division
2005.09 - 2006.01
- Service Major CCTV and access control systems with a small percent of installation
Self-employed installation manager
2004.08 - 2005.09
- Installation Comm. And service and some of consultancy
Manager
Cannon Security
2004.02 - 2004.08
- Company Overview: The Smith Group
- Estimation and Design of security projects
- The Smith Group
Engineer
Leerose Systems
2003.04 - 2004.02
- Working with CCTV and access, intruder alarms and CCTV Company as a service engineer covering the country
Systems Manager
The Trafford Centre
1999.11 - 2003.04
- Servicing 520 CCTV cameras and vehicle control and ANPR monitoring systems
- Including fibre optic systems and network computer systems
Systems Service engineer
Initial Systems
1995.04 - 1999.11
- Major CCTV and access control systems with a small percentage of installation
Systems Service engineer
Modern Integrated Systems Ltd
1994.12 - 1995.04
- CCTV, Access Control and intercom systems on large sites, football grounds, Ports, chemical plants etc.
Service Manager
Madewel Electronics Systems Ltd
1991.01 - 1994.11
- Company Overview: now Chubb
- Estimation and quotations of security projects
- Responsible for the development of the security division of the business by way of sales and marketing in the public and private sector
- Also responsible for the commissioning of all Security Installations
- Technical Support for all our other engineers, to ensure all processes and procedures are carried out in accordance with BS5750 and NACOSS Standards
- Now Chubb
Self - Employed
Electronic Alarm Systems
1987.01 - 1991.11
- Specialising in the leisure industry until sold to Madewell in Nov 91
Education
C.S.E. - Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Metal Work
Breigtmet High School
1976.01 - 1981.01
City and Guilds - Mathematics
Bolton Collage of Further Education
1985.01 - 1987.01
Business Studies
Bolton Business Collage
1988.01 - 1988.04
City and Guilds - Electronics, Alarm Systems
Wigan College
1988.01 - 1989.01
Level 3 BS 5839-1 Fundamentals - fire Alarms
FIA
Manchester 2023.06 -
Skills
Surveying and client management
- Operational efficiency improvement
- Continuous improvement initiatives
- Technological innovation
- Computer science basics
- Mechanical equipment testing
- Customer relations
- Efficient troubleshooting
- Calm under pressure
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Knowledge of software IE Office etc
- Troubleshooting
Custom
Available on request.
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 01/29/65
- Marital status: In Relationship
Affiliations
- motorcycle
- travelling
- bee keeping
Accomplishments
3 recognition awards in for going above and beyond in the last 3 years
Languages
Thai
Beginner
English
Proficient (C2)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Level 3 BS 5839-1 Fundamentals - fire Alarms
FIA
2023.06 -
Senior engineer
TIS Ltd
2020.10 - 2025.04
Engineer
Eclipse Digital
2018.01 - 2020.10
Self employed contact manager/engineer
Blackburn Alarms and Protec
2016.10 - 2019.01
Self employed contact manager
Longcross
2016.04 - 2016.10
IP CCTV Engineer
Defence Security
2015.09 - 2016.02
Snr engineer
Syncro Ltd
2015.05 - 2015.09
Snr Systems engineer
Scotshield Ltd
2010.06 - 2013.09
Site Manager
Honeywell Systems
2007.01 - 2010.06
Snr. Commission engineer
Reflex Systems
2006.08 - 2007.01
Installation Engineer
Eye Spy Systems
2006.01 - 2006.08
Temp position
Initial System Division
2005.09 - 2006.01
Self-employed installation manager
2004.08 - 2005.09
Manager
Cannon Security
2004.02 - 2004.08
Engineer
Leerose Systems
2003.04 - 2004.02
Systems Manager
The Trafford Centre
1999.11 - 2003.04
Systems Service engineer
Initial Systems
1995.04 - 1999.11
Systems Service engineer
Modern Integrated Systems Ltd
1994.12 - 1995.04
Service Manager
Madewel Electronics Systems Ltd
1991.01 - 1994.11
Business Studies
Bolton Business Collage
1988.01 - 1988.04
City and Guilds - Electronics, Alarm Systems
Wigan College
1988.01 - 1989.01
Self - Employed
Electronic Alarm Systems
1987.01 - 1991.11
City and Guilds - Mathematics
Bolton Collage of Further Education
1985.01 - 1987.01
C.S.E. - Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Metal Work
Breigtmet High School
1976.01 - 1981.01