RICHARD MOLYNEUX
Exeter,Devon
Summary
Motivated Electrical Improver with extensive experience in industrial electrical installations, including wiring systems, lighting, sockets and containment (cable tray, basket, trunking, ladder rack, conduit bending). Proficient in safe isolation procedures, electrical inspection, basic testing. Interpreting engineering drawings and circuit diagrams.
IPAF 3a and 3b certified for mobile elevating work platforms
Skilled MIG, TIG, MMA welding and oxyacetylene welder/fabricator. Proficient in operating all hand tools.
Committed to advancing in the UK nuclear industry, prioritising safety and compliance in high hazard construction environments.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Welder & Fabricator
Army Commando, REME
Wattisham, Suffolk
2018.01 - 2026.06
- Achieved City & Guilds Level 2 Welding & Fabrication
- MIG, TIG and MMA welding. Oxyacetylene welding and cutting.
- Fabrication skills including cutting, forming and assembly
- Skilled with all power tools and bench grinders
- Interpreted fabrication and CAD drawings and worked to military and industry standards
- Produced RAMS, dynamic assessments across high hazard environments
Corporal / Section Commander
Royal Marines Commando
Lympstone, Devon
2001.04 - 2018.01
- Operational tours in Iraq and Afghanistan
- Led teams of motivated Marines in high pressure battle operations, rescue and aid missions.
- Conducted planning, safety briefings and risk assessments
- Responsible for team coordination, communication and logistics
- Operated highly specialised surveillance equipment to gather intelligence.
- Led team training exercises to enhance unit readiness.
Outdoor Pursuits Instructor
Outdoor Education companies
Ambleside, Cumbria
1993.01 - 2001.04
- Delivered and led rock climbing, water sport, caving and mountaineering activities
- Equipment inspections and safety checks. Risk assessments
- Developed strong supervision and communication skills
- Managed group dynamics effectively during challenging situations, maintaining morale and cooperation amongst participants.
- Fostered team spirit by leading group activities in outdoor settings
Education
GCSEs -
Southwell Minster School
Southwell, Nottinghamshire 2001.04 -
Skills
- Install electrical services (wiring systems, lighting, sockets)
- Electrical containment systems (tray, basket, trunking, ladder rack, conduit bending)
- Safe isolation procedures
- Electrical inspection and basic testing
- Read and understand engineering drawings, wiring and circuit diagrams
- Heating controls, thermostats and relays
- Industrial construction site safety
- IPAF Multi boom operations (3a and 3b)
- MIG / TIG / MMA Welding Oxyacetylene welding/ cutting
- Operate electrical tool, chop saws, grinders, combi drills, impact drivers etc
Certification
- City & Guilds 2365-03 Level 3 Electrical Installations (2026)
- City & Guilds 2365-02 Level 2 Electrical Installations (2025)
- BS 7671:2018 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2025)
- City & Guilds Level 2 Welding & Fabrication
- IPAF (3a) + (3b) mobile boom operator
- Security Clearance (SC) - Active 2031
- DBS Basic certificate
- First Aid at Work
- Full UK Driving Licence + D1
REFERENCES
Available on request.
Timeline
Welder & Fabricator
Army Commando, REME
2018.01 - 2026.06
GCSEs -
Southwell Minster School
2001.04 -
Corporal / Section Commander
Royal Marines Commando
2001.04 - 2018.01
Outdoor Pursuits Instructor
Outdoor Education companies
1993.01 - 2001.04