Simon Strangward
Walsall,England
Summary
A dedicated technician with extensive expertise in fire safety, fire prevention, conducting risk assessments and the relevant tasks to ensure adhering to all fire regulations. Demonstrating strong leadership skills and promoting fire awareness and prevention throughout the health care group via training and the coordination of fire drills. Skilled in operating fire panels, detectors, fire call points and their related systems. A proven track record of accurate record-keeping and hazard identification. Committed to ensuring the safety of individuals during emergencies, with a deep understanding of fire prevention and evacuation aids, supporting vulnerable people. Career goals include advancing in the fire safety sector specialising in sprinkler systems with a current objective being to gain level 3 NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Maintenance technician
Exemplar Health Care
Walsall, West Midlands
2022.06 - Current
- Troubleshot electrical issues effectively minimising downtime.
- Adhered to all standard operating procedures ensuring compliance and safe operation.
- Ensuring Care home compliance with fire regulation
- Conduct fire drills and evacuation practices across multiple care homes.
- Deliver staff training on fire prevention, emergency actions, and evacuation procedures to over 150 staff members
- Carry out fire‑safety walkarounds and identify common fire‑risk hazards.
- Operate fire panels, remove/reinstall smoke detectors, and activate call points.
- Install and check door closers and support fire‑door compliance.
- Complete weekly fire‑extinguisher inspections and liaise with fire‑safety contractors.
- Perform fire‑door checks (gaps, seals, hinges, closing action).
- Understand UK fire‑safety legislation and fire‑risk‑assessment principles.
- Knowledge of fire‑extinguisher types and their correct applications.
Landscaper
Wonderlawn
Lichfield, Staffordshire
2022.04 - 2022.11
- Established contracts and performed installations or renovations
- Catered for gardens, offices and drive ways for public and schools
- Increased customer relations with 100% happy clients
Service Engineer
SKY
Birmingham, West Midlands
2018.07 - 2022.03
- Utilised Field Services Tools comfortably
- Exceeded company desired weekly ACE
- Diagnosed machines and products to optimize efficiency
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues
- Dynamic risk assessment to ensure safety of customers and myself before commencing work
- MBU specialist
- Enhanced operational efficiency, implemented new service protocols.
- Assembled mechanical components following specifications.
- Wore proper PPE and complied with OSHA standards to reduce risks and hazards
- Ensuring that all work was completed before signing off
Sales executive
Vodaphone
Birmingham, West Midlands
2017.02 - 2017.09
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.
- Conducted daily inventory checks to manage stock levels accurately.
- Improved customer service by efficiently handling queries and complaints.
- Followed company procedures and guidelines for smooth retail operations.
- Teamwork
- Ensured KPI's are met
Field Technician
Virgin Media
2014.07 - 2015.01
- Identified technical issues to prevent potential malfunctions.
- Carried out field repairs for increased equipment longevity.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using varieties of hand and power tools for effective task completion.
- Performed diagnostic tests for accurate fault detection.
- Repaired damaged equipment, ensuring minimum downtime.
- Mitigated risks by following established safety protocols.
- Improved system performance by conducting regular maintenance checks.
- Ensuring that all work was completed before signing off
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Sports Science
Sutton Coldfield College BMet
Birmingham, BIR 2007.09 - 2008.07
NVQ Level 3 - Coaching Sports and Health & Safety
Bournville College
Birmingham, BIR 2004.09 - 2006.07
GCSEs - GCSE
Lordswood Boys' School
Birmingham, BIR 2001.09 - 2006.07
Skills
- Advocate for health and safety, fire prevention and promote a strong fire safety culture through training and leadership exercises
- Identify the causes and preventions of fires and explosions and manage actions and protocols thereafter
- Identify risk and implement fire prevention and protection methods, conducting risk assessments
- Strong understanding of fire safety procedures and evacuation protocols
- Ability to lead and coordinate fire drills with confidence
- Competent operating fire panels, detectors, call points, and related systems
- Practical skills in equipment inspection, including extinguishers, emergency lighting, and fire doors
- Familiarity with fire safety legislation and fire risk assessment principles
- Problem solving when faults arise and effective
- Experience working in multitude of high risk environments which strengthens compliance awareness
Affiliations
- Badminton
- Build computers
- General DIY
- Landscaping
Accomplishments
I have won multiple Badminton tournaments around the country, am still part of the county and train every week. My most recent tournament was in Wycombe and our group got through to the semi-finals.
I have also recently taken part in a charity hike to mount snowdon. Prior to this charity event I also raised money for Huntingson Disease and sky dived 111,000 feet. I am a practical problem solver that enjoys hands on activities.
Certification
Manual handling
Fire marshall
Fire safety
Fire drills
Fire evacuations
Security and awareness protocals
Languages
English
Native
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance technician
Exemplar Health Care
2022.06 - Current
Landscaper
Wonderlawn
2022.04 - 2022.11
Service Engineer
SKY
2018.07 - 2022.03
Sales executive
Vodaphone
2017.02 - 2017.09
Field Technician
Virgin Media
2014.07 - 2015.01
Certificate of Higher Education - Sports Science
Sutton Coldfield College BMet
2007.09 - 2008.07
NVQ Level 3 - Coaching Sports and Health & Safety
Bournville College
2004.09 - 2006.07
GCSEs - GCSE
Lordswood Boys' School
2001.09 - 2006.07