Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
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Matthew Robertson

Summary

Detail-oriented telecommunications specialist skilled in infrastructure inspection, DC power testing, and technical reporting. Ensures compliance with health and safety standards while delivering projects on schedule. Strong communicator and problem-solver, thriving in both independent and team environments. Committed to professional growth and maintaining high standards of integrity and customer service.

Overview

1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience

Work history

Team Leader

Kier Group
Livingston, West Lothian
10.2023 - Current

Resolved on-site issues as primary escalation point for team concerns, promoting a collaborative problem-solving environment.

Liaised with diverse stakeholders, including site providers, client staff, and helpdesk administration, to facilitate smooth operations and communication.

Developed training materials to enhance skills of site operatives.

Conducted scheduled visits according to the agreed programme and completed them to the expected standard.

Assisted IMT/Ericsson team to effectively maintain and repair telecommunication infrastructure, ensuring continuous service reliability.

Carried out the inspections of towers, poles and fall arrest systems as well as testing anchor points, earthing and lightning protection systems.

Wrote reports and undertook general site maintenance tasks, ensuring that all work was completed safely and properly while understanding site safety and health and environmental issues.

Attendance of internal and external review meetings, ensuring PUWER, vehicle, calibration and training records are maintained.

Compiled daily reports to ensure thorough documentation of site activities.

Site Operative

Kier Group
Falkirk, Stirlingshire
08.2021 - 10.2023

Conducted inspections of towers, poles, and fall arrest systems, testing anchor points, earthing, and lightning protection systems to uphold safety standards.

Collaborated with IMT/Ericsson team to maintain and repair telecommunication infrastructure, ensuring operational reliability.

Conducted scheduled visits for quality assurance according to agreed programme, meeting expected quality standards.

Engaged in internal review meetings for process improvement and external review meetings; maintained PUWER, vehicle, calibration, and training records for compliance.

Lithographic Printer

Ink on Paper
Livingston, West Lothian
01.2015 - 07.2021

Sole responsibility for operating a B2 printing press, which includes the Heidelberg and Komori presses.

Monitor all aspects of the print process and communication lines to ensure maximum efficiency is maintained.

Resolved process issues and monitored output quality to maintain standards.

Ensured timelines were met with attention to detail and operational efficiency.

Maintained the printing press and monitored stock levels.

Cultivated strong relationships with clients and third-party partners to enhance collaboration. with third party partners and clients.

Crew Member

McDonald's
Straiton, Midlothian
04.2012 - 12.2014

Demonstrated strong communication and customer service skills while effectively managing multiple tasks and resolving issues calmly and professionally.

Managed concurrent tasks for both restaurant and drive-through, optimising order fulfilment in a fast-paced environment.

Prepared fast food according to company standards, ensuring quality and efficiency in a high-pressure environment.

Adhere to food hygiene regulations to maintain the sanitation and safety standards in the food preparation area.

Complied with strict health and safety, food hygiene, fire awareness, welfare, and environmental and waste procedures.

Operate a variety of single purpose cooking equipment ensuring sufficient produce to meet demand.

Process cash and card payments, ensuring the till balances at the end of each shift.

Education

GCSEs -

Penicuik High School
Penicuik, Midlothian
08.2007 - 06.2012

Skills


Professional Skills

Telecommunications Infrastructure Inspection

Tower and Pole Inspections

Fall Arrest System Inspection

Anchor Point Testing

Earthing & Lightning Protection Testing

DC Power Testing

Fault Finding & Diagnostics

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance

Site Surveys and Inspections

Telecommunications Network Maintenance

Technical Report Writing

Electrical Testing Equipment

Working at Height

Attention to Detail

Stakeholder Communication

Time Management

Planning & Organisation

Team Collaboration

Ability to Work Independently

Mentoring and Training

Decision Making

Adaptability

Safety Conscious

Continuous Improvement

Leadership & Supervision

Escalation Management

Software & Systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Digital Reporting Systems

Mobile Inspection & Asset Management Software

Calibration Record Management

Calibration Record Management

Certification

DC Electrical Testing & Installation

RF Hazards – Awareness and Monitoring

Asbestos Awareness

Roof Safety, Access and Fall Protection

Emergency First At Work

First Aid At Height

Off Road Vehicle Operating (4X4)

MAST & Tower Rescue

Manuel Handling

Signing, Lighting and Guarding

Vertical Installer & Steel Ladders

Personal Security Awareness

Safe Application of Pesticide using Hand Held Equipment

Pesticides – Hand Held Applicators

IPAF – Static Boom (1b)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Team Leader

Kier Group
10.2023 - Current

Site Operative

Kier Group
08.2021 - 10.2023

Lithographic Printer

Ink on Paper
01.2015 - 07.2021

Crew Member

McDonald's
04.2012 - 12.2014

GCSEs -

Penicuik High School
08.2007 - 06.2012
Matthew Robertson