Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Affiliations
References
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Luqman Abdalla

Barking ,Essex

Summary

Dedicated professional with a good foundation in property maintenance and repair, demonstrating expertise in basic plumbing, carpentry, and painting. Known for a calm demeanour under pressure and efficient time management skills, ensuring tasks are completed safely and effectively. Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment, utilising skills in manual handling techniques and safe lifting to support team objectives. Career goals include further developing technical skills while contributing to high-quality maintenance solutions.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
4048
4048
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Assistant caretaker

Ripple Primary School
Barking , Essex
07.2024 - 12.2025
  • Performed daily opening and closing duties, paying close attention to site security at all times.
  • Checked lighting function and replaced any faulty bulbs.
  • Undertook painting tasks both indoors and outdoors enhancing the aesthetic of the building.
  • Handled minor plumbing jobs such as fixing taps and toilet flushes, unblocking drains and repairing leaks.
  • Performed basic gardening tasks such as regular grass cutting, weed killing, leaf blowing and seasonal pruning to keep external areas presentable.
  • Engaged in basic carpentry tasks.
  • Assisted in minor repairs such as fixing cupboards and coat hangers for optimal functioning of facilities.
  • Maintained cleanliness of premises by daily sweeping, mopping, hoovering and dusting as well as managing waste disposal and litter picking.
  • Tested alarms regularly, upholding strict building safety procedures.
  • Accepted deliveries and transported to appropriate storage areas.
  • Supported setup and takedown for events held at premises for successful execution.
  • Liaised with colleagues when reporting any property damage to ensure efficient rectification.

Education

NVQ Level 1 - Mechanics

Barking and Dagenham College
Romford
Sept 2023 - 09.2024

NVQ Level 2 - Property and maintenance

Newham College
London, England
09/2024 - 12/2025

GCSEs - Maths, English language, English literature, Science, Computing, Business, Geography

Greatfields Secondary School
Barking Essex
May 2022 - 07.2022

Skills

  • Calm under pressure
  • Efficient time management
  • Patient and resilient
  • Work well with colleagues
  • Professional demeanour
  • Safe lifting techniques
  • Basic plumbing
  • Painting
  • Gardening
  • Furniture repairs
  • Building maintenance
  • Basic carpentry
  • Manual handling techniques

Languages

English
Fluent
Swahili
Native

Certification

Automatic car licence. Currently working towards obtaining my full licence.

CBT license

Affiliations

  • Boxing
  • Football

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant caretaker

Ripple Primary School
07.2024 - 12.2025

NVQ Level 1 - Mechanics

Barking and Dagenham College
Sept 2023 - 09.2024

NVQ Level 2 - Property and maintenance

Newham College
09/2024 - 12/2025

GCSEs - Maths, English language, English literature, Science, Computing, Business, Geography

Greatfields Secondary School
May 2022 - 07.2022
Luqman Abdalla