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
10.2020 - 04.2025
- Surveying/ Engineering and client management
- Access control
- IP CCTV and Intruder alarm for large clients
Engineer
Eclipse Digital
Warrington
01.2018 - 10.2020
- CCTV commissioning
- CCTV, Intruder and access
- Made redundant during Covid
Self employed contact manager/engineer
Blackburn Alarms and Protec
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Working with Various company's
- Commissioning Intruder alarm systems and CCTV
- Also Managing my restaurant
Self employed contact manager
Longcross
04.2016 - 10.2016
- Self employed installation contact manager Security
- Left as Company went bust
IP CCTV Engineer
Defence Security
Birmingham
09.2015 - 02.2016
- IP CCTV Engineer
- Left as Company went bust
Snr engineer
Syncro Ltd
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Snr engineer CCTV
Snr Systems engineer
Scotshield Ltd
06.2010 - 09.2013
- 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
01.2007 - 06.2010
- 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
08.2006 - 01.2007
- Responsible for the commissioning of all CCTV Installations
Installation Engineer
Eye Spy Systems
01.2006 - 08.2006
- Installation Engineer (temp employment) of small systems
- Left as Company went bust
Temp position
Initial System Division
09.2005 - 01.2006
- Service Major CCTV and access control systems with a small percent of installation
Self-employed installation manager
08.2004 - 09.2005
- Installation Comm. And service and some of consultancy
Manager
Cannon Security
02.2004 - 08.2004
- Company Overview: The Smith Group
- Estimation and Design of security projects
- The Smith Group
Engineer
Leerose Systems
04.2003 - 02.2004
- Working with CCTV and access, intruder alarms and CCTV Company as a service engineer covering the country
Systems Manager
The Trafford Centre
11.1999 - 04.2003
- Servicing 520 CCTV cameras and vehicle control and ANPR monitoring systems
- Including fibre optic systems and network computer systems
Systems Service engineer
Initial Systems
04.1995 - 11.1999
- Major CCTV and access control systems with a small percentage of installation
Systems Service engineer
Modern Integrated Systems Ltd
12.1994 - 04.1995
- CCTV, Access Control and intercom systems on large sites, football grounds, Ports, chemical plants etc.
Service Manager
Madewel Electronics Systems Ltd
01.1991 - 11.1994
- 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
01.1987 - 11.1991
- Specialising in the leisure industry until sold to Madewell in Nov 91
Education
C.S.E. - Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Metal Work
Breigtmet High School
01.1976 - 01.1981
City and Guilds - Mathematics
Bolton Collage of Further Education
01.1985 - 01.1987
Business Studies
Bolton Business Collage
01.1988 - 04.1988
City and Guilds - Electronics, Alarm Systems
Wigan College
01.1988 - 01.1989
Level 3 BS 5839-1 Fundamentals - fire Alarms
FIA
Manchester 06.2023 -
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
06.2023 -
Senior engineer
TIS Ltd
10.2020 - 04.2025
Engineer
Eclipse Digital
01.2018 - 10.2020
Self employed contact manager/engineer
Blackburn Alarms and Protec
10.2016 - 01.2019
Self employed contact manager
Longcross
04.2016 - 10.2016
IP CCTV Engineer
Defence Security
09.2015 - 02.2016
Snr engineer
Syncro Ltd
05.2015 - 09.2015
Snr Systems engineer
Scotshield Ltd
06.2010 - 09.2013
Site Manager
Honeywell Systems
01.2007 - 06.2010
Snr. Commission engineer
Reflex Systems
08.2006 - 01.2007
Installation Engineer
Eye Spy Systems
01.2006 - 08.2006
Temp position
Initial System Division
09.2005 - 01.2006
Self-employed installation manager
08.2004 - 09.2005
Manager
Cannon Security
02.2004 - 08.2004
Engineer
Leerose Systems
04.2003 - 02.2004
Systems Manager
The Trafford Centre
11.1999 - 04.2003
Systems Service engineer
Initial Systems
04.1995 - 11.1999
Systems Service engineer
Modern Integrated Systems Ltd
12.1994 - 04.1995
Service Manager
Madewel Electronics Systems Ltd
01.1991 - 11.1994
Business Studies
Bolton Business Collage
01.1988 - 04.1988
City and Guilds - Electronics, Alarm Systems
Wigan College
01.1988 - 01.1989
Self - Employed
Electronic Alarm Systems
01.1987 - 11.1991
City and Guilds - Mathematics
Bolton Collage of Further Education
01.1985 - 01.1987
C.S.E. - Mathematics, Technical Drawing, Metal Work
Breigtmet High School
01.1976 - 01.1981
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