Keith White
Bingley,West Yorkshire
Summary
Building maintenance professional delivering electrical, plumbing, joinery, and general repair services to keep properties safe and operational. Diagnose faults, perform testing, complete remedial work, and support compliance requirements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrician's Mate
D S I Ilkley Ltd
Ilkley, West Yorkshire
2015.06 - 2026.10
- Executed first and second fix of electrical wiring systems in new builds and rewired existing properties to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Perform regulation testing on electrical installation and landlords report (EICR) and Portable appliance (PAT)
- Restored circuit functionality by diagnosing faults and completing required repair work.
- Installed internal and external lighting systems, alongside fire and intruder alarms, enhancing safety and functionality.
- Completed basic joinery, plumbing, and patch plastering tasks to support maintenance and renovations efficiently.
Parts Delivery Driver & Advisor
RRG Toyota Bradford
Bradford, West Yorkshire
2009.08 - 2015.06
- Facilitated efficient delivery process by loading daily stock into the van and verifying operational status of payment equipment.
- Supported daily stock delivery, ensuring timely logistics operations.
- Checked deliveries, verified contents, allocated shipments to departments and customers.
- Curated delivery log sheet and verified ordered parts were correct, undamaged.
- Handled phone and counter parts enquiries for Parts Department, ensuring prompt customer service.
- Engaged trade customers during deliveries, enhancing product visibility with promotional materials.
Electrician's Mate
D S I Electrical
Ilkley, West Yorkshire
2008.02 - 2009.08
- Performed duties similar to current role.
Maintenance Person
Bupa (brookview nursing & residential centre)
Wilmslow, Cheshire
2006.12 - 2008.02
- Executed repairs, including unblocking toilets, re-hanging doors, changing light fittings, and performing minor plumbing tasks to maintain facility standards.
- Conducted daily maintenance rounds and inspected maintenance logbooks on each floor to ensure operational efficiency.
- Completed weekly, monthly, and quarterly maintenance tasks set by the maintenance manager, documenting progress for auditing and CQC inspection.
- Conducted annual portable appliance testing (PAT) to ensure safety compliance.
- Performed weekly fire alarm testing and full system inspections, including call points and an automatic fire door attached to the system.
- Handled moving furniture tasks, including set-up and breakdown of beds.
- Fire awareness trainer for the home.
Education
GCSEs - Math,english,woodwork and metalwork
Ilkley Grammar School
Ilkley, BRD1981-01
Skills
- Electrical installation
- EICR inspection
- Fault diagnosis
- Electrical installation standards
- Problem solving
- Dependability
- Problem solving
- Building maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Electrical testing
- Fire safety
- PAT testing
- Power tools usage
- Minor plumbing
- Risk assessment
- Positive attitude
- Customer service excellence
- Communication
- Self-discipline
- Multitasking
- Safety awareness
- Clean UK driver's license
Hobbies and interests
- Theatre and seeing gigs
- Cooking
- Fishing
- Holidays
- Real ale
- Wine
Timeline
Electrician's Mate
D S I Ilkley Ltd
2015.06 - 2026.10
Parts Delivery Driver & Advisor
RRG Toyota Bradford
2009.08 - 2015.06
Electrician's Mate
D S I Electrical
2008.02 - 2009.08
Maintenance Person
Bupa (brookview nursing & residential centre)
2006.12 - 2008.02
GCSEs - Math,english,woodwork and metalwork
Ilkley Grammar School