Robert Barlow
Oxford,Oxfordshire
Summary
I wish to continue using my skills gained and have the enthusiasm to work within a forward thinking and motivated organization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Facilities Assistant at AMES
Temporary Staffing Service
Oxford, Oxfordshire
05.2023 - Current
- Planned, organised and oversaw the delivery of efficient and effective repair and maintenance requirements.
- Maintained a positive, can-do attitude across varied duties for effective maintenance and cleaning service.
- Carefully monitored building security, ensuring safe, responsible key-holding and locking up processes.
- Managed bin areas. Following building guidelines to guarantee waste material was handled in a safe and hygienic manner.
- Directed contractors for site repairs and recorded work performance after completion.
- Accepted deliveries of goods and conveyed to appropriate storage areas.
- Undertook decoration and improvement works to guarantee impeccable presentation of premises.
- Facilitated smooth on-site operations by providing emergency and absence cover.
Assistant Caretaker
Matthew Arnold School
Oxford
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Accepted deliveries of goods and conveyed to appropriate storage areas.
- Kept toilets and wash areas clean and tidy.
- Inspected cleaning and care taking equipment, made minor repairs and reported defects.
- Undertook decoration and improvement works to guarantee impeccable presentation of premises.
- Directed contractors for site repairs and recorded work performance after completion.
- Sustained building functionality by conducting plumbing, unblocking drains and other minor repairs.
- Managed bookings for any buildings or rooms available for hire.
- Performed daily opening and closing duties, paying close attention to site security at all times.
- Verified fire signage and equipment to be legally compliant.
HGV Driver
Jewson
Oxford
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Maintained up to date knowledge on road safety legislation by attending driver safety meetings.
- Drove customer loyalty, providing a superior level of customer service through loading assistance, professional communication.
- Prepared and submitted digital tachograph records to ensure consistent operational compliance with regulations.
- Performed pre-trip vehicle inspections to ensure maximal reliability, checking tyres, lights, oil and water levels.
Forklift Driver
Jewson / Saint Gobian
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Loaded and unloaded lorries with palletised goods to support trans-shipment operations.
- Maintained clear and hazard-free work sites.
- Performed detailed preoperative forklift inspections to guarantee safe working order.
- Thoroughly inspected forklifts on a weekly basis to identify wear and damage.
- Filled out relevant paperwork to high standards and on time.
- Kept surrounding areas clean and free from obstructions and spills to minimise accidents.
Technical Support Officer
OUSS
- This included creating a new Security Control Room in the Innovation Building including the implementation of the audio-visual side of the CCTV and working on the radio system, 1-1 Training of new Team members
- Creating a working environment for specialist engineers, updating the OUSS Radio system radios with DTS, repairing the CCTV systems helping the Patrol officers to achieve their duty's
- I was committed to push myself harder for OUSS, I am continuing to benefit from all the knowledge I have attained
- I completed a comprehensive review of all the CCTV system for OUSS as part of my duties including publishing an audit book and a user guide booklet
- Scheduled upgrades and configuration to align management information systems.
- Trained and mentored support staff to provide exceptional customer service and swift resolution.
- Researched latest information to stay abreast with trends.
- Observed performance of hardware and software to maintain functionality and reliability.
- Implemented ICT support procedures and techniques to achieve maximum quality and continuous service improvement.
- Identified skills and performance gaps to provide resources and additional training.
- Supported loading of peripheral equipment with selected materials.
- Answered user questions about hardware and software operation to help resolve problems.
- Installed new software for users and monitored version and patch update requirements.
- Tracked computer system and network performance to identify root causes of issues.
- Completed investigations to check on reported errors, reproduce problems and trace faults.
- Prepared equipment for staff use, installing cables, operating systems, and software.
- Established and troubleshot network and data communications systems.
Security Patrol Officer
Oxford University Security Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Enforced safety protocols through increased video surveillance and effective access control.
- Established effective access control systems, logging staff and visitor movement for accurate site records.
- Safeguarded employee and visitor health, safety and assets through effective on-foot patrols and CCTV observation.
- Remained focused and vigilant during long periods of sitting, walking and standing for dependable security services.
- Conducted fire and security alarm testing to create stable systems.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Handled day-to-day and emergency incidents with a calm, professional demeanour, enabling positive outcomes.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property and monitoring CCTV cameras.
- Responded to alarms and investigated disturbances, contacting local law enforcement personnel in escalating situations.
- Closely observed CCTV surveillance systems to monitor movement of goods and other personnel.
- Prepared regular written logs and incident reports at close of each shift for management team.
- Responded immediately to emergency situations, remaining professional, calm and effective under pressure.
- Analysed and produced course-of-action reports, escalating security concerns to management when necessary.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism and general misconduct by providing highly visible security presence and patrols.
- Provided friendly, courteous and efficient front-desk assistance, earning consistently positive customer feedback.
- Administered effective first aid and liaised with emergency services.
- Adjusted security systems and equipment to gain better coverage of car parks, interior and exterior buildings.
- Updated reports and logbooks on security actions performed, supporting smooth and safe facility operations.
- Triaged problems quickly, providing precise and clear information to enable prompt security support.
Porter
Merton College
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Escorted guests to and from rooms, assisting with their luggage and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Communicated with coworkers and managers to coordinate tasks.
- Kept high-traffic areas free of litter and obstacles.
- Kept reception area in pristine condition for excellent first impression.
- Delivered post, packages and other items.
Firefighter (Retained)
Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service
Oxford
01.2004 - 01.2011
- Retained Fire-fighter.
- Assisted in salvage operations and post fire operations.
- Completed consistent testing and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to verify readiness.
- Maintained strong knowledge of firefighting principles and suppression methods.
- Evaluated situation at emergency sites to determine and execute most effective methods for saving life and property.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires, locating and eliminating hot spots to prohibit flaring or rekindling.
- Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
- Communicated with dispatch personnel to report fire status and request additional aid.
- Provided station tours, pre-incident surveys and installed smoke detectors to provide fire education to public.
- Educated public and community on fire safety and prevention methods to increase awareness.
- Cleaned and performed general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations in compliance with regulations.
- Inspected alarms, hydrants, sprinkler systems and standpipe systems for operational use to minimise incidents.
- Supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
- Recorded violations of fire codes or ordinances and recommended corrective action.
- Inspected all equipment following each fire call to ascertain effective functionality of hoses, breathing masks and fire tools.
- Established water supplies, connected hoses and directed water onto fires.
- Filled firetrucks with water, sandbags and fuel to maintain proper supply of materials in trucks.
Design Technician
Stewart Milne Timber Systems England
Witney
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Timber frame Houses & Flats
- Developed targeted solutions for potential issues by assessing design requirements.
- Maintained accurate document version tracking and published final drawings for construction.
- Produced basic quantitative material requirements to guide budget discussions.
- Made drawings for manufacturing customised components.
- Engaged clients face-to-face and through online meetings to provide advice on optimal design and production methods.
- Monitored and updated project progress on online collaboration portals.
- Updated drawings post-calculations to accommodate required design changes.
- Attended site visits to carry out surveys for upcoming projects.
- Liaised with Project Managers to produce outline drawings for design concepts.
- Collected and collated data from architects and subcontractors to produce AutoCAD designs.
- Utilised current manufacturing techniques to improve final production outcomes.
CAD Design Engineer
Platform Design Limited
Farringdon, Oxford
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Oversaw end-to-end product design for various projects from concept to manufacture.
- Redesigned hardware components, analysing and improving existing designs to minimise product costs.
- Performed design validation testing of prototypes and off-tool samples.
- Designed parts using injection moulding techniques to create high-performing moulds.
- Provided technical engineering support to develop New Product Integrations.
- Led client meetings and workshops to define project goals and product specifications.
- Established Standard Operating Procedures to manufacture new products.
- Created detailed CAD models and drawings for architectural designs and blueprints.
CAD Draughtsman
Sales Achievement Ltd / store development group
Bicester, Oxfordshire
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Maintained accurate document version tracking and published final drawings for construction.
- Attended site visits to carry out surveys for upcoming projects.
- Engaged clients face-to-face and through online meetings to provide advice on optimal design and production methods.
- Collaborated with architects and designers to turn design concepts into production phases.
- Developed targeted solutions for potential issues by assessing design requirements.
- Worked with internal team and external suppliers for accurate design execution.
- Liaised with Project Managers to produce outline drawings for design concepts.
- Used sketches, mock-ups and prototypes to convey design possibilities to clients.
- Updated drawings post-calculations to accommodate required design changes.
- Utilised current manufacturing techniques to improve final production outcomes.
- Presented design proposals to clients for assessment and approval.
- Made drawings for manufacturing customised components.
- Collected and collated data from architects and subcontractors to produce AutoCAD designs.
- Produced basic quantitative material requirements to guide budget discussions.
Education
Competent Firefighter -
Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service
Oxford, OxfordshireCity & Guilds Certificate - AutoCAD
Oxford College of Further Education
BSc (Hons) - Product Design
University of East London
Foundation Product Design -
Barking College
Welding Practice E.M.F.E.C level I & II - Welding
Oxford College of Further Education
OxfordSkills
- Microsoft office programs
- Auto CAD software
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety inspections
- Safety compliance
- Forklift licence holder
- Load securing methods
- Operational record maintenance
- Reporting
- Office hardware: eg, fax machines, printers/copiers
- MOTRbo radio systems
- CCTV Flir latitude system
- Forklift operation
- Trauma and casualty care
- Incident reporting
- Emergency response
- Security patrol
- First aid and CPR
Timeline
Facilities Assistant at AMES
Temporary Staffing Service
05.2023 - Current
HGV Driver
Jewson
01.2022 - 01.2023
Forklift Driver
Jewson / Saint Gobian
01.2022 - 02.2023
Assistant Caretaker
Matthew Arnold School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Security Patrol Officer
Oxford University Security Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
Porter
Merton College
01.2012 - 01.2016
Firefighter (Retained)
Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service
01.2004 - 01.2011
Design Technician
Stewart Milne Timber Systems England
01.2004 - 01.2008
CAD Design Engineer
Platform Design Limited
01.2001 - 01.2003
CAD Draughtsman
Sales Achievement Ltd / store development group
01.1999 - 01.2001
Technical Support Officer
OUSS
Competent Firefighter -
Oxfordshire Fire & Rescue Service
City & Guilds Certificate - AutoCAD
Oxford College of Further Education
BSc (Hons) - Product Design
University of East London
Foundation Product Design -
Barking College
Welding Practice E.M.F.E.C level I & II - Welding
Oxford College of Further Education
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