Tom Gale
Trefonen,Shropshire
Summary
Reliable and hardworking engineer with over nine years of experience across telecommunications, electrical installation, and industrial maintenance. For the past four years, I have worked for Openreach as a Telecommunications Engineer, specialising in fibre jointing, cabling, surveying, testing, and network fault resolution. Although I have enjoyed my time with the company, I have chosen to accept their voluntary redundancy scheme, with my final day being 31st July 2026.
I am now seeking a long-term career opportunity where I can take pride in my work, continue developing my skills, and remain committed for the future. I am recognised for delivering excellent customer service, maintaining high safety standards, and building strong working relationships. I work equally well independently or as part of a team and am always eager to learn new skills and take on fresh challenges.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Telecommunications engineer
Openreach
2022.05 - 2026.07
-Promoted to Advanced Engineer with increased responsibility.
-Led Passive Optical Network (PON) build teams from start to completion.
-Carried out fibre cabling, jointing, testing, and fault resolution.
-Achieved N23 accreditation to audit own work and colleagues’ work standards.
-Completed surveying work using Orion and produced accurate field data.
-Provided management cover when required.
-Delivered excellent customer service while maintaining safety and productivity targets.
Maintenance engineer
Wynnstay Group
2017.09 - 2022.05
-Assisted with maintenance and repair of mill machinery and production lines.
-Supported operations in a 24/7 shift-based manufacturing environment.
-Executed preventative maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs.
-Acquired electrical and mechanical engineering experience.
Apprentice electrician
TG electrical / Princes electrical
2014.08 - 2017.09
-Completed apprenticeship across domestic, commercial, and industrial projects.
-Installed, tested, and maintained electrical systems.
-Gained broad practical experience across varied sites and environments.
-Achieved Level 2 and Level 3 Electrical Installation qualifications.
Education
Yale College
Wrexham /2011 - /2014
Marches School and Technology College
Oswestry /2006 - /2011
Skills
-Fibre network fault finding and problem solving
-Fibre jointing, cabling, splicing, and testing
-FTTP installation and commissioning
-Team leadership and job coordination
-Coaching and mentoring colleagues
-Strong health & safety awareness
-Excellent communication and customer service
-IT proficient: Orion, CSS, Microsoft Excel
-Strong timekeeping, attendance, and work ethic
-Underground Cabling
-Frames Fibre, OCR & ODF
-Ribbon Jointing
-Cabling at Height
Courses and Certification:
-Orion Network Surveying
-Category BE Trailer Licence
-Emergency First Aid
-Asbestos & COSHH Awareness
-Manual Handling
-NRSWA Signing, Lighting & Guarding
-EUSR (Energy & Utility Skills Register)
-Environmental Awareness
-N23 Accredited Auditing
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Telecommunications engineer
Openreach
2022.05 - 2026.07
Maintenance engineer
Wynnstay Group
2017.09 - 2022.05
Apprentice electrician
TG electrical / Princes electrical
2014.08 - 2017.09
Yale College
/2011 - /2014
Marches School and Technology College
/2006 - /2011