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Work History
Education
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Affiliations
Certification
References
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Michael Birch

Mold,Flintshire

Summary

I am a dedicated and skilled professional, with extensive knowledge and experience of aircraft hardware, materials, and processes. I believe strong communication and organisational skills are key in ensuring health and safety compliance. I am known for attention to detail and the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively. My excellent work ethic has allowed me to successfully run my own Joinery business for 5 years.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Joiner

Birch Bespoke Furniture - Self Employed
Mold, Flintshire
04.2020 - Current


  • Built bespoke furniture for clients, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Ensured project completion within deadlines with meticulous time management skills, whilst always adhering to Health and Safety standards.
  • Fabricated high-quality joinery components to meet client specifications.

Semi-Skilled A350 Assembler

Blue Arrow
Broughton, Flintshire
01.2016 - 03.2020
  • Assembled and fit pre-made parts to form components on the A350 aircraft wing structure.
  • Improved overall efficiency by carefully assembling critical components.
  • Trained new staff.
  • Used hand and automated tools expertly to ensure precise assembly.
  • Identified and rectified faults during assembly stages.
  • Maintained clean and organised work areas.
  • Read and interpreted instructions to follow assembling specifications.

Technician Supervisor

Excel Signs
Wrexham, Wrexham
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Design and engineer various signage and work place solutions
  • Install bespoke signs across various businesses, utilising specialist tools.
  • Supervise Junior Sign Installer.
  • Produce risk assessments and method statements.

Interior Fixer

Self Employed Contractor
UK based, UK based
07.1999 - 01.2011
  • Design, installation and joinery
  • Partitions, suspended ceilings and dry lining
  • Correct and safe use of specialist power tools.

Quality Control Technician

GM Motors
Ellesmere Port, Wirral
07.1996 - 07.1999

· Working rotating shift patterns as part of a skilled team

· Checking and re-engineering various parts for faults/damage

· Repairing damage/parts

· Solving problems by creating solutions

· Keeping production moving

Education

BTEC First Diploma - Distribution

Welsh College of Horticulture
Northop, Flintshire
09.1993 - 07.1996

Higher National Diploma - Agricultural Engineering

Welsh College of Horticulture
Northop, Flintshire
09.1993 - 07.1996

GCSEs - Various

Mold Alun High School
Mold, Flintshire
09.1988 - 07.1993

Skills

  • Knowledge and experience of aircraft hardware, materials and processes
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Health and safety compliant
  • Strong team player who can also work effectively using my own initiative
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • A passion for always learning and developing my own capabilities

Affiliations

  • I have a passion for carpentry and unwind by snowboarding and biking in my spare time.

Certification

  • Airbus A350 Manufacturing Awareness Course - February 2016
  • Operator Training Course (Mobile Vertical) - October 2016

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Joiner

Birch Bespoke Furniture - Self Employed
04.2020 - Current

Semi-Skilled A350 Assembler

Blue Arrow
01.2016 - 03.2020

Technician Supervisor

Excel Signs
01.2011 - 01.2016

Interior Fixer

Self Employed Contractor
07.1999 - 01.2011

Quality Control Technician

GM Motors
07.1996 - 07.1999

BTEC First Diploma - Distribution

Welsh College of Horticulture
09.1993 - 07.1996

Higher National Diploma - Agricultural Engineering

Welsh College of Horticulture
09.1993 - 07.1996

GCSEs - Various

Mold Alun High School
09.1988 - 07.1993
  • Airbus A350 Manufacturing Awareness Course - February 2016
  • Operator Training Course (Mobile Vertical) - October 2016
Michael Birch