Robert McAinsh
Walrow,Somerset
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Prison officer
Department of Justice
Perth, Western Australia
08.2014 - 10.2023
- Built respectful but assertive relationships with prisoners, utilising innate negotiation abilities to maintain peace and promote positive environments.
- Resolved incidents calmly, maintaining best-possible safety and security of prison staff and offenders.
- Understood underlying security issues within designated working areas, successfully managing issues.
- Diligently supervised prisoners throughout shifts including during meal times, recreation periods, sport and work assignments.
- Managed prisoner grievances and complaints to conclusion or upward referral.
- Expertly communicated with people from diverse backgrounds to provide best-possible safe, secure prison care.
- Anticipated misconduct and misbehaviour of prisoners to maintain control, discipline and security within correctional centres.
- Performed internal and external escort duties of prisoners with meticulous attention to detail to avoid incidents.
- Received, inducted and discharged prisoners following established procedures.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of all rules, policies and laws that governPrison Officer practice.
- Acted as professional role model to other staff and those within prison care.
- Identified vulnerable people in custody and handled instances of self-harmin accordance with SPS Talk To Me protocols.
- Performed thorough searches of prisoners and cells to reduce contraband items.
- Kept accurate and timely data in prisoner records and carried out other administrative duties.
- Established meaningful working relationships to encourage positive approach to rehabilitation and personal development.
- Encouraged prisoners to participate in work and education programmes.
- Identified security and safety issues, immediately notifying supervisors of concerns.
- Supervised prisoners during mealtimes and recreation time to prevent safety issues.
- Stayed calm and poised during heated, difficult or stressful situations, alleviating conflicts.
Property Maintenance
Self Employed
OCEAN REEF, Western Australia
01.2011 - 08.2014
- Applied best practices to comply with health and safety regulations.
- Repaired doors, locks and handles of properties within desired timeframes.
- Monitored external contractor repair work to determine value for money, compliance and quality of work.
- Swept, dust and mopped floors before performing maintenance work.
- Performed carpentry and painting of walls and drywall to desired requirements.
- Handled requests for emergency repairs quickly and efficiently.
- Unclogged drains, removed debris and patched up leaks for necessary repairs.
- Handled and stored cleaning chemicals and equipment following safe procedures.
- Lifted and carried heavy objects to designated location to clear up space.
- Ordered maintenance stocks appropriately to maintain service continuity.
- Examined equipment and machinery to verify functionality.
- Informed supervisor regarding limited supplies to maintain consistent inventory.
- Replaced light bulbs, sockets and switches of residential and commercial properties.
- Replied to requests for emergency repairs and clean-ups.
- Drafted and submitted maintenance reports to supervisor.
Construction site manager
McIntosh homes ltd
Pilton, Somerset
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Ran multidisciplinary team of 20+ to successfully execute projects valued up to £250000].
- Devised realistic schedules and programmes for construction activities.
- Coordinated labour and construction materials to ensure site met targets outlined in production programme.
- Managed team of 20+ sub-contractor tradespeople.
- Strategically deployed construction staff to maximise productivity.
- Provided strong presence on site to coordinate execution of construction works.
- Identified and implemented safety, productivity and efficiency improvement initiatives.
- Filed and maintained all subcontractor documentation for future reference.
- Communicated with clients and customers to proactively deliver relevant information.
- Delivered short-term plans and performance requirements, holding weekly progress meetings.
- Collaborated with construction administration consultants to schedule field observations.
- Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
- Enforced quality procedures for all temporary and permanent construction and installation activities.
- Managed site instructions, daily diary, record sheets and other forms of site reporting.
- Reported on progress, problems and information requirements.
- Performed detailed safety briefings and new team member inductions, reducing onsite risks.
- Organised site's workload and resources to optimise output and productivity.
- Directed team of [Number] and ensured staff were equipped with appropriate materials, guidelines and skills to perform well.
Education
City and guilds - Construction, Bricklaying
Somerset College of Arts and Technology
Taunton 09.1978 - 06.1985
Skills
- Excellent communicator
- Authoritative demeanour
- Effective decision maker
- File and record maintenance
- Ethical standards of conduct
- Occupational hazards and safety precautions
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Prison officer
Department of Justice
08.2014 - 10.2023
Property Maintenance
Self Employed
01.2011 - 08.2014
Construction site manager
McIntosh homes ltd
08.2010 - 12.2010
City and guilds - Construction, Bricklaying
Somerset College of Arts and Technology
09.1978 - 06.1985