Les Pennington
Wigan,Lancashire
Summary
Experienced Painter Decorator and Maintenance Professional with over 30 years in the industry, currently overseeing property and facilities maintenance at Hilton Deansgate in Manchester. Demonstrates expertise in project management, risk assessment, and health and safety compliance. Proven track record of executing preventative maintenance to minimise operational disruptions and conducting thorough building safety inspections. Adept at coordinating with teams to ensure timely task completion and addressing emergency incidents with precision. Skilled in a wide range of maintenance tasks including plumbing, electrical installation, appliance repair, and carpentry. Career goal: To continue delivering high-quality maintenance solutions while upholding professional standards and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Painter Decorator/ Maintainance
Hilton Deansgate
Manchester, Greater Manchester
07.2010 - Current
- Oversaw property and facilities maintenance to uphold professional business standards.
- Coordinated with maintenance teams to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Executed preventative maintenance works to minimise operational disruption.
- Conducted risk assessments to ensure adherence to health and safety regulations before commencing maintenance tasks.
- Conducted inspections and executed maintenance on building systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
- Addressed emergency incidents with precision, ensuring swift and accurate repairs.
- Continually used initiative in painting and decorating tasks to guarantee high-quality results in line with client specifications.
- Implemented efficient time management strategies, completing projects on schedule without compromising quality.
Painter and Decorator
Self Employed
Wigan, Lancashire
04.1999 - 07.2010
- Assisted in managing contracts for schools, industrial premises, homes, and council properties.
Supported bookkeeping and administrative duties to ensure smooth operations.
Followed health and safety guidelines while using hand tools and heavy machinery.
Painter and Decorator
M&L Painters/ Joint Manager
Wigan, Lancashire
06.1991 - 01.1999
- Assisted in establishing a painting and decorating partnership.
Supported operations on various sites for Redrow Homes, Persimmon Homes, and other companies.
Facilitated communication between site agents and staff to ensure project requirements were understood.
Education
Painting and Decorating
City & Guilds
Liverpool, LIV01-1990
GCSEs -
Abraham Guest High School
Wigan01-1986
Skills
- Project management
- Risk assessment
- Health and safety
- Building maintenance
- Preventative maintenance
- Communication skills
- Maintenance planning
- Equipment Maintenance
- Building safety inspections
- Plumbing
- Appliance repair
- Electrical installation and repair
- Carpentry competence
Timeline
Painter Decorator/ Maintainance
Hilton Deansgate
07.2010 - Current
Painter and Decorator
Self Employed
04.1999 - 07.2010
Painter and Decorator
M&L Painters/ Joint Manager
06.1991 - 01.1999
Painting and Decorating
City & Guilds
GCSEs -
Abraham Guest High School