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Michael James Ward

Watlington,Oxfordshire

Summary

Experienced in estate maintenance and building work, with strong attention to detail and proficiency in machinery operation. Skilled in property maintenance and design making, aiming to improve operational efficiency in challenging environments. Committed to delivering high quality service and tenant satisfaction

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work history

Property maintenance

Self employed
Watlington, Oxfordshire
2025.04 - Current
  • Undertook groundskeeping duties, keeping outdoor spaces neat and inviting.
  • Ensured safety by conducting regular inspections of machinery and equipment.
  • Followed planned preventative maintenance schedule strictly, minimising sudden faults or breakdowns.
  • Coordinated property maintenance for enhanced living standards.
  • Conducted regular property maintenance to preserve its charm and appeal.
  • Improved estate efficiency by overseeing property maintenance and repairs.
  • Managed property maintenance issues, ensuring swift resolution to minimise disruption to residents.
  • Managed property maintenance and repairs, ensuring tenant satisfaction.
  • Coordinated property maintenance issues between tenants and landlords swiftly, resulting in minimal disruption.
  • Managed property maintenance issues to ensure a high living standard.
  • Performed minor plumbing tasks as part of property maintenance duties; provided comprehensive service to clients.
  • Handled daily property maintenance for improved tenant satisfaction.

Groundwork's & maintainable engineer

Wormsley estate
Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire
2021.11 - 2025.04

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  • Designed and built new infrastructure to improve and enhance facilities
  • Liaised with management understanding their needs and translating them into reality
  • Conducted research to stay updated on latest industry trends and technologies.
  • carried out routine maintenance and repairs on buildings, roads, underground services, machinery and equipment
  • Delivered cost-effective solutions for complex problems.
  • Cooperated with cross-functional teams during projects
  • Managed multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality work.
  • Minimised safety risks with thorough inspections and maintenance schedules.
  • Resolved complex issues, applying troubleshooting and critical thinking to address numerous solutions.
  • Advised on equipment failures and potential repairs to restore functionality.
  • Supported management decision-making with expert-level technical guidance.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, integrating engineering expertise with other areas of knowledge to achieve common goals.
  • on call for emergency works

Publican

C&M Three Shoes LTD
Marlow , Buckinghamshire
2018.08 - 2021.11
  • Saved costs, negotiating supplier pricing for stock, equipment and utilities
  • Checked all areas of building to ensure working order and cleanliness, planning maintenance and working with contractors on larger planned projects
  • Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
  • Supervised team of 12 employees in my establishment, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.

Maintenance General Farm Hand

Robert Holmes
Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire
2004.01 - 2018.08
  • Constructed fencing and gates
  • Prepared pens and sheds for animal arrivals,
  • Herded cattle effectively for safe, secure movement and transportation.
  • Performed maintenance tasks including repairs to water pipes,water troughs
  • Operated machinery including tractor,tele handler and 360 excavator
  • Welding repairs to doors, gates, livestock barriers and machinery

Shot Blaster / Powder Coater

Sprayblast Engineering LTD
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
2014.01 - 2018.08
  • Confidently operated heavy duty equipment and potentially dangerous machinery following product manuals.
  • Worked to specific production schedules and adopted new techniques to achieve customer specifications and requirements.
  • Maintained and cleaned tools and machinery to extend equipment life and maximise ROI.
  • Adhered to health and safety and environmental regulations.
  • Safely stored and loaded materials for despatch.
  • Removed old paintwork with abrasive blasting methods and applied new coatings with industrial paint spraying equipment.
  • Used various metal finishing techniques to products, including powder coating, metal grinding, sand-blasting, buff polishing and metal brushing.
  • Studied work orders to obtain extensive understanding of metal product's desired finish and coating.

Stone Mason, Heritage & Architectural

Coulon Stone
Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire
2010.01 - 2015.01
  • Operated forklift safely by following all procedures carefully.
  • Improved project completion time, multi-tasking on heavy equipment, including forklifts.
  • Performed general labour functions by cleaning, end-sorting, operating machinery and completing paperwork for proper documentation while following all safety and quality procedures.
  • Planned and developed wide variety of structures using stone, including walls, archways, piers, monuments and tombstones.
  • Assisted in repairing and replacing stonework on old buildings and other structures.
  • Read drawings and work orders to create stone cuttings and carving to customer's exact specifications.
  • Mixed grout and cement to desired textures to make fixings for stone walls, buildings and other projects.
  • Prepared stone bases for engraving and cutting by sanding and polishing, ensuring high-quality, accurate finish.
  • Marked dimensions onto stones before cutting, ensuring accurate and precise project finish.
  • Safely used variety of tools, including chisels and hammers to carve and cut stones to desired shapes.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Mig welding

Kennet & thames
Oct 2022 -

Certificate of Higher Education - 180 excavator

Dene valley training
April 2022 -

Certificate of Higher Education - 360 excavator

Dene valley training
May 2023 -

Certificate of Higher Education - Abrasive wheel machines

Lantra awards
Nov 2023 - 2028.11

Certificate of Higher Education - FAA level 3 award in emergency first aid at work

Nuco training
Mar 2022 - 2025.03

NVQ Level 2 - Engineering

Wye Valley
Bourne End

Certificate of Higher Education - Catastrophic bleeding course

Trecmed first aid training
Nov 2022 - 2025.11

Certificate of Higher Education - Working at heights

Lantra awards
July 2022 - 2027.07

Certificate of Higher Education - Manual handling

Kennet & Thames
Mar 2023 -

Certificate of Higher Education - Chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting

Lantra awards
April 2022 - 2027.04

Certificate of Higher Education - Mobile boom mewp

Ipaf
Jan 2022 - 2026.12

Skills

  • Power tool usage
  • Physically fit
  • Cost controls
  • Decision making
  • Property maintenance familiarity
  • Property maintenance
  • Machinery operator
  • Mig welding
  • Rural property maintenance
  • Machinery servicing and maintenance
  • Track maintenance understanding
  • Responsive property repairs
  • Rural property maintenance
  • Machinery servicing

Timeline

Property maintenance

Self employed
2025.04 - Current

Groundwork's & maintainable engineer

Wormsley estate
2021.11 - 2025.04

Publican

C&M Three Shoes LTD
2018.08 - 2021.11

Shot Blaster / Powder Coater

Sprayblast Engineering LTD
2014.01 - 2018.08

Stone Mason, Heritage & Architectural

Coulon Stone
2010.01 - 2015.01

Maintenance General Farm Hand

Robert Holmes
2004.01 - 2018.08

Certificate of Higher Education - Mig welding

Kennet & thames
Oct 2022 -

Certificate of Higher Education - 180 excavator

Dene valley training
April 2022 -

Certificate of Higher Education - 360 excavator

Dene valley training
May 2023 -

Certificate of Higher Education - Abrasive wheel machines

Lantra awards
Nov 2023 - 2028.11

Certificate of Higher Education - FAA level 3 award in emergency first aid at work

Nuco training
Mar 2022 - 2025.03

NVQ Level 2 - Engineering

Wye Valley

Certificate of Higher Education - Catastrophic bleeding course

Trecmed first aid training
Nov 2022 - 2025.11

Certificate of Higher Education - Working at heights

Lantra awards
July 2022 - 2027.07

Certificate of Higher Education - Manual handling

Kennet & Thames
Mar 2023 -

Certificate of Higher Education - Chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting

Lantra awards
April 2022 - 2027.04

Certificate of Higher Education - Mobile boom mewp

Ipaf
Jan 2022 - 2026.12
Michael James Ward