Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
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Thomas Colling

Sunderland,Tyne & Wear

Summary

Dedicated Trainee Electrician with hands-on experience at Robertson Homes and Advantex. Skilled in adhering to safety regulations, electrical testing, and inspection compliance. Holds certifications in EAL Electrical Installation (Level 2), currently pursuing Level 3 with a target grade of distinction, and 18th Edition BS7671 wiring regulations Certificate and NOCN Safety Certification. Committed to professional development through industry training and trade events. Career goal: to excel as a qualified electrician while ensuring high standards of safety and efficiency in all projects.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Trainee Electrician

Robertson Homes
Sunderland, Sunderland
09.2024 - Current

Work experience – Trainee Electrician Sep 2024 - Present
Robertson homes Lambton Park Estate Chester Le Street Durham (09/2024 to present)

. Installation of first fix and second fix
. Monitored commissioning of testing and inspection
. Adhere to safety regulations
. Liaising with various trades in a professional manner
. Observe fault finding process compliance with wiring regulations

Building Works and Stonework

Voluntary for Brother
Weardale, Durham
01.2020 - 07.2023

Build Stonework

Build Blockwork

Wall Ties, Damp proof, weep holes

Install concrete lintels and stone lintels

Wall plates

Training Administration Assistant

NHS STFT
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
01.2011 - 09.2019
  • Supported accurate record-keeping with proficient data entry skills.
  • Set up room bookings and courses on ESR
  • Keep accurate training records and advise on training requirements to staff
  • Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Improved customer satisfaction through prompt response to email and phone queries.
  • Maintained stock levels to avoid shortages in office supplies.
  • Handled sensitive information discreetly maintaining high level confidentiality at all times.
  • Handled incoming calls for staff, answering questions, directing calls and documenting messages
  • arranged filing systems for easy use and retrieval by personnel

Training Courses Attended - All Completed

Trust Induction Day 1

Child Protection Level 1

Mandatory Training Fire and Safety

Manual Handling Object Handler

Infection Prevention and Control

Introduction to Information Governance

Resuscitation Adult Basic Life Support

Conflict Resolution

Assertiveness Training

Mandatory Control of Infection

Property Renovation Assistant

Voluntary Family
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
09.2004 - 01.2011

I have worked for my father on a number of old and new housing of different architectural background. Roles to organise the development of the project within set time frames. Organising productively by communicating with suppliers and trades effectively then checking work, having keys cut, and organising maintenance and responsible for meeting legalities of the planning authority and local building regulators.

Areas Of Role:

- Planning time scale.

- Planning finance for jobs.

- Diary Management

- Hands on work.

- Organising trades with understanding of prices and time for separate works to be completed, checking of work.

DJ Student Union Manchester

Manchester Metropolitan University Students Union
Manchester
09.2002 - 09.2004
  • Collaborated effectively with other DJs during shared sets at festivals.
  • Cultivated an extensive knowledge of music history, influencing song choices.
  • Delivered personalised playlists tailored to specific themes or events.
  • Daily Telegraph 2003 best student DJ in Manchester award

BT Call Centre Advisor

BT Call Centre
Manchester
09.2001 - 09.2002
  • Assisted colleagues during peak times, promoting a supportive work environment.
  • Adhered strictly to data protection regulations during all interactions with customers.
  • Monitored queue times and adjusted according to call volume fluctuations daily.
  • Identified sales opportunities whilst addressing customer concerns, boosting company revenue indirectly.

Silver Service Waiter

Tavistock
Sunderland
09.1999 - 09.2001
  • Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring patron satisfaction.
  • Fostered pleasant dining atmosphere by promptly addressing any customer complaints or issues.
  • Adapted quickly to changes in menu or house specials, communicating these effectively to customers.
  • Ensured accurate bill generation and payment processing for seamless transactions.

Education

Electrical Installation Level 3 EAL - Electrics

East Durham College
Peterlee
09.2024 -

Electrical Installation Level 2 EAL - Electrics

East Durham College
Peterlee
09.2023 - 09.2024

HND - Business Enterprise

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
09.2001 - 09.2004

Advanced GNVQ Business Studies - Business Studies

St Aidans Sixth Form
Sunderland
09.1999 - 09.2001

A Level - Geography

St Aidans Sixth Form
Sunderland
09.1999 - 09.2001

GCSEs - All Subjects

St Aidans RC School
Sunderland
09.1994 - 09.1999

Skills

Work experience – Trainee Electrician Sep 2024 - Present

Robertson homes Lambton Park Estate Chester Le Street Durham (09/2024 to present)

Installation of first fix and second fix

Monitored commissioning of testing and inspection

Adhere to safety regulations

Liaising with various trades in a professional manner

Observe fault finding process compliance with wiring regulations

Work Experience – Trainee Electrician

Advantex Washington Sunderland

Observed scotch case junction box installation

Experienced splicing of fibre optic cable

Correct layout of BMS systems

Installation of patch panels in a data cable

EAL Electrical Installation and maintenance Level 2 – Pass

EAL Electrical Installation and Maintenance Advanced Level 3 – currently working at merit target grade distinction

18th Edition BS7671 wiring regulations Certificate

Health and safety in the construction environment certificate NOCN Level 1

Trade day Hartlepool CEF (Nov 2024):

Observed different brands of tools and equipment

Spoke to manufacturers about their products

Engaged with possible clients about job opening

Bosch tools introduction training certificate:

Correct usage of multiple power tools

Identified appropriate tool for the job

Trained in upkeep and maintenance of tools

Student

Bending steel and plastic conduit

Using cut and dye to thread conduit

Riveting metal at angles

Using cables twin and earth 25mm, 15mm singles, FP200

Skilled in using SWA cable

Wiring circuits in sockets and lighting

Installing smoke alarm, motor and heating circuits

Skills

Electrical Expertise

Safety and Compliance

Fibre optic knowledge

Installation of all types of containment or metalwork

Understanding of wiring diagrams and work manuals

Manufacturing

Small parts assembly

Data experienced

Equipment operation

Electrical Testing and inspecting

Affiliations

  • I enjoy all sports and camping and take part in outdoor pursuits walking, cycling and swimming. I have attended the sponsored run ‘Race for Grace’ Sunderland’s children’s hospice in Sunderland. I enjoy and can use maps to a high standard, regularly visiting the Lake District, camping or staying in camping barns as a base to go walking up mountains. I Completed St.Cuthbert’s way 5 day charity walk for St. Michaels and all Angels church Houghton Le Spring. I enjoy listening to music and playing the drums. Cycling and camping in south of France, and a holiday in India.

Accomplishments

- Built my own summerhouse out of bricks and blocks.

- Daily Telegraph Juice DJ 2003

- North of England hockey trials.

- Full clean driving license - 23 years

Certification

Electrical Installation Level 2 - passed

Electrical Installation Level 3 - working towards Distinction

NOCN Safety Certificate - working towards

BS 7671 18th Edition Certificate Qualification - working towards

Timeline

Electrical Installation Level 3 EAL - Electrics

East Durham College
09.2024 -

Trainee Electrician

Robertson Homes
09.2024 - Current

Electrical Installation Level 2 EAL - Electrics

East Durham College
09.2023 - 09.2024

Building Works and Stonework

Voluntary for Brother
01.2020 - 07.2023

Training Administration Assistant

NHS STFT
01.2011 - 09.2019

Property Renovation Assistant

Voluntary Family
09.2004 - 01.2011

DJ Student Union Manchester

Manchester Metropolitan University Students Union
09.2002 - 09.2004

HND - Business Enterprise

Manchester Metropolitan University
09.2001 - 09.2004

BT Call Centre Advisor

BT Call Centre
09.2001 - 09.2002

Advanced GNVQ Business Studies - Business Studies

St Aidans Sixth Form
09.1999 - 09.2001

A Level - Geography

St Aidans Sixth Form
09.1999 - 09.2001

Silver Service Waiter

Tavistock
09.1999 - 09.2001

GCSEs - All Subjects

St Aidans RC School
09.1994 - 09.1999

Additional Information

Reference

Curtis Whittle, Electrics Lecturer, East Durham College, Technical Academy

curtis.whittle@eastdurham.ac.uk

(0191) 5182000

Thomas Colling