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Robert Dickson

Robert Dickson

Plumbing & Heating Engineer
Bonnyrigg,Midlothian

Summary

Skilled plumbing and heating engineer/ business owner with talent for managing jobs independently, meeting deadlines and maintaining compliance with standards. Thorough in completing tests and rectifying problems. Background includes private residential, commercial and contractual work.

Goal-driven leader with dynamic management skills. 9 years coordinating teams of trades on both private 2/3 men projects to high-level projects.

I am a detail-oriented individual with skill for utilising critical thinking to make situations safe and making logical decisions quickly, whilst working both alone and in a team when required. A team player with strong organisational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Plumbing & Heating Engineer (Owner)

3rd Degree Plumbing & Heating
Bonnyrigg, Midlothian
02.2016 - Current
  • Managed work of external heating and plumbing contractors on larger projects.
  • Supervised and positively motivated apprentices.
  • Made estimates of project costs, issued invoices and collected payments.
  • Handled installation and maintenance work in domestic and commercial buildings.
  • Took steps to understand workplace hazards to comply with safety rules and procedures.
  • Undertook minor general plastering, joinery work and other associated multi-trades duties.
  • Worked to deadlines and timescales and liaised with the trades and customers to see jobs from ideas to completion.
  • Nurtured an effective brand image by building coordinated, integrated marketing strategies.
  • Facilitated business spend tracking by implementing new expense management software.
  • Oversaw daily operations of business, supervising [Number] employees, including [Number] direct reports.
  • Maintained consistent quality of service, training new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Coached and mentored junior plumbers in [Task] and [Task], ensuring meticulous attention to accuracy.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge around current [Type] regulations for optimised safety compliance.
  • Identified project issues quickly to minimise delays.
  • Liaised with coordinating construction teams to synchronise workflows.
  • Organised material supplies to facilitate smooth construction works.
  • Maintained site health and safety compliance for safe, secure working environments.
  • Installed plumbing and heating systems and executed tests to verify functionality.
  • Serviced and certified boilers through statutory testing.

Plumbing & Heating Engineer

JSB Plumbing & Sons
Edinburgh, Edinburgh
08.2011 - 02.2016
  • Worked in a timely manner to manage a busy schedule, consistently meeting operational expectations.
  • Maintained detailed, accurate records and time sheets for all completed plumbing work.
  • Carried out thorough fault-finding to efficiently and accurately diagnosis and repair central heating/boiler/ electrical issues.
  • Collaborated with office manager's to ascertain requirements for the day, working tirelessly to achieve them.
  • Completed all works to high standards in line with company and industry requirements.
  • Maintained accurate property and file records on repair works and progress on jobs.
  • Conducted boiler servicing, diagnosing faults and replacing defective parts as well as installations.
  • Carried out periodic inspection and testing of gas-fired installations and appliances.
  • Participated and provided out of hours emergency services when necessary while on a roster.
  • Communicated with customers to explain correct operation of gas appliances and importance of regularly servicing gas appliances.
  • Cleaned and tidied work sites after job completion.
  • Took steps to understand workplace hazards to comply with safety rules and procedures.
  • Worked to deadlines and timescales and liaised with managers and customers for schedule changes.
  • Kept van stock and tidy work vehicle.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Plumbing & Heating

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh's Telford College)
Edinburgh
08/2011 - 02/2015

ACS (Accredited Certification Scheme) Gas Safe -

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh's Telford College)
Edinburgh
05/2015 -

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Product Design

Lasswade High School Centre
Midlothian

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Mathematics

Lasswade High School Centre
Midlothian
08/2009 - 08/2010

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English

Lasswade High School Centre
Midlothian

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - German

Lasswade High School Centre
Midlothian
08/2009 - 08/2010

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Physical Education

Lasswade High School Centre
Midlothian

GCSEs - Physics

Lasswade High School Centre
Midlothian

GCSEs - Art & Design

Lasswade High School Centre
Midlothian

Craft & Design

Lasswade High School Centre
Midlothian

English

Lasswade High School Centre
Midlothian

Geography

Lasswade High School Centre
Midlothian

Skills

  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Astute problem-solver
  • Brilliant time management
  • Excellent communication
  • Inspecting and testing
  • Fault-finding analysis
  • Regulatory certification
  • Record-keeping requirements
  • Safety & Health inspections

Languages

English
Native
German
Intermediate

Timeline

Plumbing & Heating Engineer (Owner)

3rd Degree Plumbing & Heating
02.2016 - Current

Plumbing & Heating Engineer

JSB Plumbing & Sons
08.2011 - 02.2016

NVQ Level 3 - Plumbing & Heating

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh's Telford College)
08/2011 - 02/2015

ACS (Accredited Certification Scheme) Gas Safe -

Edinburgh College (former Edinburgh's Telford College)
05/2015 -

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Product Design

Lasswade High School Centre

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Mathematics

Lasswade High School Centre
08/2009 - 08/2010

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - English

Lasswade High School Centre

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - German

Lasswade High School Centre
08/2009 - 08/2010

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - Physical Education

Lasswade High School Centre

GCSEs - Physics

Lasswade High School Centre

GCSEs - Art & Design

Lasswade High School Centre

Craft & Design

Lasswade High School Centre

English

Lasswade High School Centre

Geography

Lasswade High School Centre
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