Kieran Ellis
Brandon,Durham
Summary
Offer strong leadership potential with a background in team coordination and project management. Knowledgeable about fostering teamwork, communication, and problem-solving in dynamic environments. Ready to use and develop leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills in the Facilities Manager role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Facilities Team Leader
Unite Students
Durham, Durham
2022.06 - Current
- Assisted contractors in completing necessary paperwork for on-site operations.
Supported scheduled works to ensure compliance with operational standards.
Facilitated smooth transitions for contractors during their time on site. - Updated inventory records across all sites to facilitate efficient tracking of assets.
- Coordinated preventive maintenance activities including weekly and monthly grounds maintenance, water testing, vehicle inspections, and emergency lighting checks.
Facilitated quarterly room inspections alongside city teams to maintain current asset condition records.
Escalated identified outliers or concerns to line manager to uphold high standards of compliance. - Streamlined reactive maintenance tasks to ensure efficient resource management and reduce occurrences of unforeseen repairs.
- Completed detailed inspections of folders and site walks to uphold regulatory compliance and ensure documentation remains up to date.
- Upskilled staff through targeted training to ensure readiness for reactive tasks during emergency situations.
- Conducted regular assessments of health and safety measures in accordance with COSHH regulations, ensuring all hazardous substances are managed correctly.
Estates Team Member
Unite Students
Durham, Durham
2021.07 - 2022.05
- Assisted in stock taking, maintaining sufficient inventory at all times.
- Upheld company policies strictly, fostering a compliant work environment.
- Organised staff Rota in coordination with team members to ensure smooth operation of duties.
- Displayed teamwork skills to improve overall productivity.
- Achieved efficient workflow with proper time management ensuring all reactive works were completed that day.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to meet project deadlines.
- Ensured work areas remained clean after task completion to promote satisfaction and well-being among job families and residents.
- Adapt to flexible shifts and on-call work requirements to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Prioritised tasks to contribute to seamless team workflows and reduce impact of obstacles.
Education
GSCE -
Framwellgate School Durham
DurhamSkills
- Productivity improvement strategy
- Communication excellence
- Tolerance and patience
- Stock management
- Task delegation
- Resource allocation
- Staff management
Hobbies and Interests
When I am not at college or playing football I enjoy music, going to the cinema and going to the gym/using my fitness equipment at home.
Volunteer Experience
The Beacon of Light Holiday Football Courses, I have volunteered during a number of school holidays to assist with refereeing/supervising younger children at The Beacon of Light Holiday Football Courses.
Community Service
NCS programme, As part of the Sports Diploma, we took part in the NCS programme. We carried out local activities such as helping to paint part of a local community centre and a week residential where we participated in a number of team building and outdoor activities.
ACTIVITIES
I am very keen on all sports, in particular football. I have actively participated in a range of sports throughout primary and secondary schools. Whilst at primary school I represented the school at cricket, netball, lacrosse, tennis and football, and also represented Durham County at football. During my final year at primary school, the football team participated in the EFL National Danone Cup, being runners up in the finals at Barnet FC, then culminating in being a member of the squad for the champion of champion’s cup at St George’s Park. In secondary school I represented the school at cross country, athletics and fields sports, cricket, badminton and football, with athletics, badminton and football being the three sports my GSCE PE qualification was based on. Whilst in years 10 the school football team were League winners and were runners up in the county cup, and in year 11 we won the league and league cup and county cup semi-finalists. All of my Sporting activities gained me Sporting half colours and full colours awards. Since the age of 8 I have played football for a number of local teams at a high standard gaining both league and cup medals during this time. Following a successful trial and selection process I was selected to join the Sunderland Foundation of Light Player Development Squad from the age of 9 until 16. Throughout this time I played multiple positions and learnt a great deal about all aspects of football. One of the highlights of my time in the squad was when we had the opportunity to train at Feyenoord Academy for a week, with their coaches and play in specially arranged matches. The Sports Diploma I am studying is part of the Scholarship Programme at Sunderland Foundation of Light. We are based between the Stadium of Light and Beacon of light, concentrating mainly on football. As part of this programme we play matches around the country in the National Youth Football League- North Premier Division – U19. I am very keen on all sports, in particular football. I have actively participated in a range of sports throughout primary and secondary schools. Whilst at primary school I represented the school at cricket, netball, lacrosse, tennis and football, and also represented Durham County at football. During my final year at primary school, the football team participated in the EFL National Danone Cup, being runners up in the finals at Barnet FC, then culminating in being a member of the squad for the champion of champion’s cup at St George’s Park. In secondary school I represented the school at cross country, athletics and fields sports, cricket, badminton and football, with athletics, badminton and football being the three sports my GSCE PE qualification was based on. Whilst in years 10 the school football team were League winners and were runners up in the county cup, and in year 11 we won the league and league cup and county cup semi-finalists. All of my Sporting activities gained me Sporting half colours and full colours awards. Since the age of 8 I have played football for a number of local teams at a high standard gaining both league and cup medals during this time. Following a successful trial and selection process I was selected to join the Sunderland Foundation of Light Player Development Squad from the age of 9 until 16. Throughout this time I played multiple positions and learnt a great deal about all aspects of football. One of the highlights of my time in the squad was when we had the opportunity to train at Feyenoord Academy for a week, with their coaches and play in specially arranged matches. The Sports Diploma I am studying is part of the Scholarship Programme at Sunderland Foundation of Light. We are based between the Stadium of Light and Beacon of light, concentrating mainly on football. As part of this programme we play matches around the country in the National Youth Football League- North Premier Division – U19.
Affiliations
- I enjoy watching football as it is something i have participated in my entire life with communication and teamwork being a massive factor in the winning mentality of a team.
- i enjoy playing and watching golf. This sport is really enjoyable to play and watch due to the necessity to focus and use your surround resources in your favour.
Accomplishments
For many years throughout my football career i was the captain of the team which placed a lot of responsibility with me to help encourage the team during hard times. As well as admire hard work from the team. Due to this i had to demonstrate good leadership qualities, patience and communication skills.
Certification
Electrical Fundamental for Maintenance Operatives(EFMO)-completed in 2022, credited by NICEIC.
Ladders and steps- Inspection and User. Completed December 2025. Course delivered The Ladder Association (HSS Hire Service Group ltd).
POPS Manual Handling training- Delivered by Pristine Condition.
PA1 and PA6 by City and Guilds in Principle of safe handling and application of pesticides. As well as the application of pesticides using pedestrian hand held equipment.
Timeline
Facilities Team Leader
Unite Students
2022.06 - Current
Estates Team Member
Unite Students
2021.07 - 2022.05
GSCE -
Framwellgate School Durham