Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
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Paul Brian Gibbons

Paul Brian Gibbons

silloth,Cumbria

Summary

Dependable maintenance and repair professional with talent in troubleshooting and resolution. Addresses challenges with resourceful problem-solving and knowledge of health and safety procedures, Reading and understanding wiring diagrams , hydraulic schematics along with using manufacturers software.

With Management experience expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.

I am also polite and professional person with strong communication and multitasking skills. Experienced in resolving customer complaints within company guidelines and using own initiative. Implements customer follow-up to uphold service standards and guarantee customer satisfaction.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work history

Engineer

Aerial Platforms Limited
Carlisle, Cumbria
09.2023 - Current

• Service and repair access platforms – in workshop and on customers premises.
• Carry out inspections.
• Communicate with customers about service schedules and operating equipment.
• Keep detailed records of repair work carried out.
• Use company software to keep records and plan work.
• Record and maintain stock levels in workshop and service vehicle.
• Understand and adhere to Health and Safety regulations in workshop and at customers premises.

Plant Fitter

Gap Group
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Carrying out pre hire inspections, servicing, and repairs
  • Responding to breakdowns during workshop hours and out of hours
  • Keeping up to date and detailed records both paper and virtual
  • Using online and hard copies to locate and ordering parts

Assistant Tool Hire Manager

Travis Perkins
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Carlisle
  • Assisting Tool Hire Manager with day to day running of department
  • Developing the business to increase revenue by building customer relationships
  • Maintaining stock levels to meet customer demand
  • Carrying out test and run procedures along with repairing hire fleet
  • Supporting team to develop knowledge of equipment and services to improve customer satisfaction

Security Operative

Vectis Group Security Ltd
07.2021 - 12.2021
  • Static guarding of high risk / high value premises and property
  • Completing patrols of sites in line with customers' requests
  • Detailing any incidents, damage and or risks found while carrying on patrols
  • Giving detailed and accurate information via Radio, Phone and written reports

Night Warden

Parkdean Resorts, Thorness
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Carrying out regular night patrols including use of Swipe boxes
  • Night Key holder unlocking entertainment complex for staff
  • Providing an emergency response to residents and holidaymakers throughout the night
  • General maintenance and grounds keeping duties
  • Resident accommodation checks.

Duty Traincrew Manager

London Northwestern Railways
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Ensuring appropriate level of traincrew resources
  • Check and implement traincrew changes in accordance with short term planning and emergency requirements
  • First contact and liaison point for traincrew
  • Responsible for authorising additional working hours for traincrew to meet service need
  • Investigating and resolving issues involving the safe running of rail service
  • Ensure traincrew adhere to strict drug and alcohol policy before they carry out safety critical duties
  • Maintaining detailed and up to date records on computer database.

Day off Cover Manager

Royal Mail Group
06.2018 - 06.2020
  • Providing day off cover for multiple delivery offices based on the Isle of Wight
  • Ensuring adequate staff levels to the Universal Service Obligation within budget
  • Weekly rostering and planning of staff shifts
  • Liaising with transport department to ensure fleet meets scheduled maintenance and repairs while keeping adequate fleet resources on road
  • Dealing with customer complaints and enquiries
  • Providing daily reports to area manager regarding performance and expenditure
  • Providing detailed handover reports to colleagues via Microsoft Office applications for the following day.

Senior Conductor

London Northwestern Railways
09.2005 - 05.2018
  • Ensuring the safe and punctual running of trains throughout my duty
  • Maintaining high levels of customer safety
  • Providing a first class customer service
  • Carrying out regular ticket checks to protect the company's revenue.

Fitter

Mawsley Machinery
05.2004 - 09.2005
  • Restoration and repair of plant machinery for sales
  • Maintaining a safe working environment as required by Health & Safety guidelines.

Mobile Fitter

ST Fleet Services Ltd
11.2001 - 05.2004
  • Servicing, inspection and repair of heavy goods vehicles
  • Planning and prioritising workload
  • Adhering to Health & Safety procedures at different sites.

Customer Service Engineer

British Telecom
11.1999 - 11.2001
  • Installation and repair of domestic and commercial phone lines
  • Planning and prioritising own workload
  • Providing excellent communication with customers to ensure a quality service.

Apprentice Plant Fitter

06.1997 - 11.1999
  • Plant
  • All duties associated with and required to gain experience within the field of Plant maintenance.

Education

Moulton Secondary School
1997

Skills

  • Welding
  • Hand and power tools
  • Electrical and mechanical repairs
  • Calibrations and adjustments
  • Equipment operations
  • Welding and fabrication
  • Heavy lifting
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Repair work
  • Systems and automation applications
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer rapport
  • Workforce development
  • Operations oversight
  • Cash handling
  • Cash and card processing
  • Problem solver
  • Creative problem solving
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Telephone skills

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Engineer

Aerial Platforms Limited
09.2023 - Current

Plant Fitter

Gap Group
04.2022 - 09.2023

Assistant Tool Hire Manager

Travis Perkins
12.2021 - 03.2022

Security Operative

Vectis Group Security Ltd
07.2021 - 12.2021

Night Warden

Parkdean Resorts, Thorness
07.2020 - 07.2021

Day off Cover Manager

Royal Mail Group
06.2018 - 06.2020

Duty Traincrew Manager

London Northwestern Railways
06.2017 - 05.2018

Senior Conductor

London Northwestern Railways
09.2005 - 05.2018

Fitter

Mawsley Machinery
05.2004 - 09.2005

Mobile Fitter

ST Fleet Services Ltd
11.2001 - 05.2004

Customer Service Engineer

British Telecom
11.1999 - 11.2001

Apprentice Plant Fitter

06.1997 - 11.1999

Moulton Secondary School
Paul Brian Gibbons