Paul Dodson
Newton,Devon
Summary
Reliable and proactive with knack for troubleshooting and hands-on problem-solving. Demonstrates good teamwork and communication skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Maintenance person
Md Maintenance
Torquay, Torbay
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintenance repairs on holiday lets
Mastic Man
Sd sealant
Newton Abbot, Devon
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Sealant application on new buildings sealing anything from the flooring to the windows including bathroom and kitchens
- Driving from newton abbot to site from North Devon to the far end of Cornwall
- Making sure i had the correct materials for completion of my jobs
Fitter
Steve Bristow stone masonry
Newton Abbot, Devon
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Loading and unloading of van
- Van checks
- Stock checks for the right equipment to complete our daily jobs
- Cutting and polishing the worktops to finish the installation
- Carrying heavy stone worktop from van to the kitchen of new builds and residential homes
- Driving to jobs from Newton Abbot to as far as London
Yard manager
Keyline
Ottery St Mary, Devon
11.2020 - 03.2021
- Health and safety
- Moved stock around by hand, using forklift truck or lifting gear.
- Placing orders
- I was employed as yard manager but my time there running the transport of 6 lorries
- I planned the loads
- Planning of routes
Senior sales advisor
Jewson
Torquay, Torbay
01.2018 - 11.2020
- Maintained quality assurance standards for all products and services.
- Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.
- Demonstrated product features and functions to engage potential customers.
- Worked closely with marketing team to launch successful promotional campaigns.
- Answer calls taking customers orders
- Open and shutting the branch
- Closing the till and doing the banking
- Day to day running of the branch
Yard manager
Sw Slating and Tiling
Exeter, Devon
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Health and safety
- Forklift checks
- Stock ordering
- Receiving stock
- picking orders
- Loading lorries
Steel fabricator
Hy-Ten
Newton Abbot, Devon
04.2005 - 03.2017
- Health and Safety
- Risk assessments
- Daily Machine checks
- Stock receiving
- Picking orders
- Loading and unloading of deliveries and also loading our own lorries by using a crane and fork lift
- Using all machinery to cut and bend steel also using disc cutters and welder
General labourer
Gilpin Demolition
Newton Abbot, Devon
08.2003 - 04.2005
- Utilised PPE on site to prevent accidents.
- Used a variety of power tools, demonstrating versatility and adaptability on the job site.
- Inspected machinery for repair needs or removable blockages requiring attention.
- Stripped out buildings ready for demolition
Education
GCSEs -
coombeshead college
Newton Abbot, Devon 09.1988 - 06.2003
Skills
- Client communication
- Safety inspection
- Safety awareness
- Workflow coordination
- Maintenance planning
- Timekeeping
- Self-motivation
- Physical stamina
- Innovative thinking
- Power tools usage
- Machinery operation
- Groundskeeping
- Strategic thinking
- Reliable work ethic
- First Aid certification
- Metalworking abilities
- Customer engagement
- Welding abilities
- Relationship-building
- Proactive approach
- General cleaning
- Customer service orientation
- forklift
Affiliations
- Played Football for 19 years ran marathons and ultra marathons
Accomplishments
completed 21 marathons and ultra marathon and also played football to a local high standard
Languages
English
Intermediate
Timeline
Maintenance person
Md Maintenance
01.2024 - 07.2024
Mastic Man
Sd sealant
07.2023 - 12.2023
Fitter
Steve Bristow stone masonry
03.2021 - 02.2023
Yard manager
Keyline
11.2020 - 03.2021
Senior sales advisor
Jewson
01.2018 - 11.2020
Yard manager
Sw Slating and Tiling
03.2017 - 12.2017
Steel fabricator
Hy-Ten
04.2005 - 03.2017
General labourer
Gilpin Demolition
08.2003 - 04.2005
GCSEs -
coombeshead college
09.1988 - 06.2003
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