Pete Simmons
Portsmouth
Summary
Proactive and resourceful professional with background in managing teams and ensuring smooth operations in various settings. Expertise in problem-solving and communication, with strong emphasis on maintaining high standards and improving workplace efficiency. Committed to creating safe, well-maintained environment that supports organisational goals and enhances overall productivity.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Facilities Supervisor
Danfoss
Havant, Hampshire
2025.02 - Current
- Managed day-to-day facilities operations, ensuring high standards of service delivery across cleaning, security, maintenance, and site support functions.
- Controlled departmental budgets, monitored expenditure, and implemented cost-saving initiatives while maintaining operational efficiency and service quality.
- Supervised and trained facilities, cleaning, and security staff, conducting inductions, performance reviews, and ongoing development to improve team performance and compliance.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained operational processes, procedures, and documentation to support compliance, consistency, and efficient service management.
- Conducted regular risk assessments, site inspections, and health & safety audits, ensuring compliance with company policies and statutory regulations.
- Coordinated contractors and external service providers, monitoring performance against SLAs and resolving operational issues promptly.
- Led sustainability initiatives across facilities operations, promoting environmentally responsible practices and improving overall site efficiency.
- Monitored and reduced energy consumption through effective management of lighting, HVAC systems, and equipment usage, contributing to cost savings and carbon reduction targets.
- Implemented waste reduction and recycling programmes to support environmental compliance and sustainability objectives.
- Worked with contractors and suppliers to identify energy-efficient solutions and sustainable operational improvements.
- Conducted regular reviews of utility usage and environmental performance, producing reports and recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Maintained accurate records, reports, and compliance documentation, supporting audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Responded effectively to incidents and emergencies, implementing corrective actions and ensuring a safe and secure working environment for staff and visitors.
Machine room supervisor
CBRE
Portsmouth, Portsmouth
2017.08 - 2025.02
- Electrical and Data installation work for IBM within a controlled environment
- Installing power and associated containment, testing and inspecting new and old installations
- LV AP for Data Centre
- Installing Copper and fibre optic cabling, splicing and testing
- Installation of Hardware/switches
- Final end to end patching of servers
- 24/7 call out support for Critical plant equipment
- PPM and reactive works including HVAC,Pumps,Motors,VSD,Emergency lighting and Fire Alarm testing
- Supervising a team of 6 to meet business critical deadlines and quoting the installation work up to £250k across multiple sites
- Customer quotes returned within SLA timeframes all to internal, manufacture and industry standard
- Planned, managed and executed a £20m new customer DC installation
- Raising PO's and Ordering
- Control of WIP report
- Create and review SSOW,RAMS,FSPs
- Manage sub-contractors visits ensuring compliance in line with regulations
- Storing records and service sheets as per statutory and company guidelines
Critical services Technician
Johnson Controls
Portsmouth, Hampshire
2015.09 - 2017.07
- Electrical and data installation within a Data centre
- Install of armoured cabling and containment to supply racks
- Installation of lighting
- Testing of new and old installations single and 3 phase
- Installation of Fibre and Data cabling
Fabric technician
Emcor
Portsmouth, Hampshire
2010.09 - 2015.09
- Provide maintenance to offices and Plant equipment at large satellite manufacturing site
- With 2500 people on site
- Duties included:
- Plumbing
- Electrical installation and maintenance
- Carpentry
- Plastering
- Painting and decorating
- Monthly PPM's
- Fire alarm tests
- Issue Permits to subcontractors
- Carry out Risk assessments
Building maintenance Engineer
LR Simmons Builders and Decorators
Portsmouth, Hampshire
2003.03 - 2010.09
- Covering all aspects of building work and maintenance
- My role included
- Plumbing- Bathroom installations, wet rooms, en suites, leaks
- Carpentry- Kitchen installations, hanging doors, install new flooring, skirting boards and architrave
- Minor electrical work
- Plastering
- Painting and decorating
- Tiling
- Drainage
- Roofing
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - City & Guilds HV Awareness
PPL Training
Slough2024-11
GCSEs - English, Science, Maths, PE, Design Technology
Priory School
SouthseaDiploma of Higher Education - Level 2 City & Guilds 6160 Confined Space
Arco Professional safety services
Portsmouth2024-05
Diploma of Higher Education - Level 3 City & Guilds 2391
Brian Scadden Associates
Portsmouth2020-06
Diploma of Higher Education - EAL Level 3 BS7671 18th Edition
EAL
Portsmouth2019-03
Diploma of Higher Education - Level 3 City & Guilds 2365 Electrical installation
Highbury college
Portsmouth2013
NVQ Level 2 - Level 2 Engineering Operations 500/9836/6
EAL
Portsmouth2012-07
Diploma of Higher Education - Level 3 City & Guilds 2377
Brian Scadden Associates
Portsmouth2010-12
AS-Levels - Sports Science, English, Psychology, BTEC Sports Science
Portsmouth College
PortsmouthSkills
- Time management
- Computer literacy
- Leadership
- Motivation
- Methodical thinking
- Learning agility
- Stakeholder management
- ILM Level 3 management
- CDCTP Professional
- LV Authorised Person
- IOSH
- Authorised Person Legionella
- Facilities management Level 4- In progress
Timeline
Facilities Supervisor
Danfoss
2025.02 - Current
Machine room supervisor
CBRE
2017.08 - 2025.02
Critical services Technician
Johnson Controls
2015.09 - 2017.07
Fabric technician
Emcor
2010.09 - 2015.09
Building maintenance Engineer
LR Simmons Builders and Decorators
2003.03 - 2010.09
Diploma of Higher Education - City & Guilds HV Awareness
PPL Training
GCSEs - English, Science, Maths, PE, Design Technology
Priory School
Diploma of Higher Education - Level 2 City & Guilds 6160 Confined Space
Arco Professional safety services
Diploma of Higher Education - Level 3 City & Guilds 2391
Brian Scadden Associates
Diploma of Higher Education - EAL Level 3 BS7671 18th Edition
EAL
Diploma of Higher Education - Level 3 City & Guilds 2365 Electrical installation
Highbury college
NVQ Level 2 - Level 2 Engineering Operations 500/9836/6
EAL
Diploma of Higher Education - Level 3 City & Guilds 2377
Brian Scadden Associates
AS-Levels - Sports Science, English, Psychology, BTEC Sports Science
Portsmouth College