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Marcus Burton

Burnley,Lancashire

Summary

Hardworking and reliable individual with hands-on experience supporting electrical installations and maintenance across commercial sites in the UK. Gained practical knowledge of single-phase and three-phase system through previous roles, including assisting with wiring, installing fans and controls, and basic fault-finding in fast-paced environments such as restaurants. Comfortable working on-site, managing materials, and supporting team operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality work. Now keen to return to the electrical trade and continue building skills through further training and on-the-job experience.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Installation Engineer

R. Briggs
Clayton le Moors, Lancashire
10.2021 - Current
  • Responsible for the installation and repair of ventilation systems, including fans, ductwork and control units, primarily in fast-paced commercial environments such as restaurants.
  • Regularly work with single-phase and three-phase electrical systems, including programming and configuring control panels to ensure optimal performance.
  • Travel to site across the whole of the UK, delivering reliable and high-quality service with minimal disruption to client operations.
  • Manage parts ordering to ensure timely delivery of materials and efficient project completion.
  • Oversee and coordinate the work of on-site engineers to maintain safety standards, improve productivity, and ensure consistent, high-quality results.

Apprentice Electrician

Build Contracts
Baxenden, Lancashire
04.2020 - 10.2021
  • Assisted in the installation and troubleshooting of the electrical systems and equipment, ensuring functionality and adherence to safety standards.
  • Installed wiring systems with precision, following project specifications and building regulations.
  • Used measuring tools to accurately cut and prepare wiring, contributing to efficient and high-quality installations.
  • Inspected components for loose connections and damaged insulation, performing adjustments to maintain system integrity.

Waiter

Bertram's Restaurant
Burnley, Lancashire
09.2019 - 04.2020
  • Developed strong customer service skills by providing friendly, efficient and attentive service in a fast paced environment.
  • Gained experience in handling customers orders, managing special requests and resolving complaints professionally.
  • Built confidence in multi-tasking, prioritising main tasks and staying calm under pressure during busy shifts.

Apprentice Welder

CED Fabrications
Clayton le Moor, Lancashire
07.2019 - 09.2019
  • Gained hands on experience welded box sections, developing accuracy and consistency.
  • Supported experienced welders by preparing weld surfaces, setting up equipment and organising materials to ensure smooth workflow.
  • Cut and ground metal components to correctly fit and remove impurities.
  • Learned and applied workplace health and safety procedures while performing welding and fabrication tasks.

Crew Member

McDonald's
Burnley, Lancashire
12.2017 - 07.2019
  • Adapted quickly to a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, serving customers efficiently and maintaining a high standard of service.
  • Took customer orders, prepared food, and ensured consistent quality in both front-of-house and kitchen roles.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues to ensure positive dining experiences.
  • Monitored food stock rotation, checked expiration dates, and logged waste accurately to maintain food safety standards.
  • Developed strong teamwork and communication skills by working closely with colleagues to coordinate tasks during busy shifts.

Education

GCSEs -

Blessed Trinity RC College
Burnley
09.2012 - 06.2017

NVQ Level 2 - Engineering

Burnley College
Burnley, Lancashire
09.2017 - 05.2019

Skills

  • Basic electrical installation and wiring
  • Fault-finding and equipment troubleshooting
  • Installation of fans, ductwork, and control systems
  • Use of electrical tools and measuring instruments
  • Parts ordering and materials management
  • Strong teamwork and communication
  • Ability to work safely in fast-paced environments
  • Reliable, adaptable, and eager to learn
  • Electrical engineering
  • Maintenance and repair
  • Health and Safety Compliant
  • On-call maintenance
  • Technical reporting
  • CSCS, IPAF & PASMA Card Holder
  • Asbestos Awareness training course

References

References available upon request.

About

I am a friendly, reliable, and responsible individual with a strong work ethic and a focus on delivering high-quality results. I'm honest, trustworthy, and take price in being in being someone others can depend on, complemented by a good sense of humour that helps create a positive working environment. I enjoy PC Gaming and exploring the technical side of computers, as well as walking my dogs in my spare time. I'm eager to continue learning and developing my skills as I work towards building a long-term career in a hands-on, practical role.

Timeline

Installation Engineer

R. Briggs
10.2021 - Current

Apprentice Electrician

Build Contracts
04.2020 - 10.2021

Waiter

Bertram's Restaurant
09.2019 - 04.2020

Apprentice Welder

CED Fabrications
07.2019 - 09.2019

Crew Member

McDonald's
12.2017 - 07.2019

NVQ Level 2 - Engineering

Burnley College
09.2017 - 05.2019

GCSEs -

Blessed Trinity RC College
09.2012 - 06.2017

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