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Will Makinson

Wigan

Summary

Expert in fire alarm systems, CCTV, and low voltage technologies with proven proficiency in drone operations and piloting. Strong foundation in data Cat6, intruder systems, and access control, complemented by exceptional problem-solving skills. Effective communicator with experience in social media marketing and Google Workspace. Dedicated to enhancing security solutions and driving innovation in technology-focused environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Service engineer

ASEL Security
Wigan
09.2024 - 08.2025
  • Specialising in CCTV intruder alarms fire alarms security systems (CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms, Intercom Systems, Visitor Management Systems etc) supporting brands such as Panasonic, Avigilon, Xplan, Microtech, Kantech, Pelco, Axis, FLIR & HIK Galaxy ATS also fire

Fire and Security Engineer + Drone survey

AV Elite Systems Ltd
Wigan
12.2019 - 01.2024
  • I started my own company back in December 2019 as I wanted to make a difference and better life for my self
  • I also have my Drone license which had for 6 years where I now do drone surveys and photography along side this I have surveyed wind turbines factories houses for estate agents filming and many other projects this is a big passion of mine now
  • Specialising in CCTV intruder alarms fire alarms security systems (CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms, Intercom Systems, Visitor Management Systems etc) supporting brands such as Panasonic, Honeywell, Avigilon, Xplan, Microtech, Kantech, Pelco, Axis, FLIR & HIK

CCTV Security Engineer

Clarion Security
Manchester
07.2019 - 12.2019
  • Clarion security systems 2019 - 2019
  • Specialising in CCTV intruder alarms fire alarms security systems (CCTV, Access Control, Intruder Alarms, Intercom Systems, Visitor Management Systems etc) supporting brands such as Panasonic, Honeywell, Avigilon, Xplan, Microtech, Kantech, Pelco, Axis, FLIR & HIK

Field Engineer

Occupeye
Blackburn
06.2017 - 07.2019
  • For occupy, we install utilisation sensors witch monitor the usage of rooms desk and buildings and then present it to the client so they can see the usage we do an offline config an then we do an on line where we will set a dash bored up an a 4g network or we wire it cat 6e into there network so they can keep an eye on it them selves we deal with a lot of big company BARCLAYS, DVLA, NHS MOJ, and so on

Electricians Mate

Micron Electrical
01.2017 - 05.2017
  • Doing from first fix to second fix on all electrical work
  • Running in dater cable CAT 5 CAT 6 CCTV also testing an fault finding

Pump Engineer

Serfilco International
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • SERFILCO Thermoplastic Pumps
  • Filter Chambers
  • Filtration Systems
  • Filtration Media
  • Pump
  • Experience in plastic welding and fusion welding
  • I built pumps and filtration systems from scratch for chemical plants, our biggest customers being Roles Royce and B.A.E Systems

Maintenance Manager

Kara's Plating
01.2011 - 12.2015
  • Looking after all machines and filtration systems, pumps, extraction units
  • Building control panels
  • Experienced in single and 3 phase electrical
  • Reason for leaving - got offered a job at Serfilco.

Sole Trader Business

01.2010 - 12.2011
  • Offering a wide range of both domestic and digital engineering; TV aerials, Freesat, CCTV, Sky, Home Networks, TV fittings.
  • Responsible for dealing with customer both via telephone and face to face.
  • Responsible for business management.
  • Responsible for business accountancy.
  • Reason for leaving - laid off.

Engineer installing Freesat and digital aerials

Euro Aerials
Wigan
01.2008 - 12.2010
  • Wall mounting of plasma televisions, along with the installation of surround sound systems.
  • Responsible for liaising with all customers via both telephone and face to face.
  • Reason for leaving - laid off.

installation Engineer fitting Broadband and digital satellite

01.2006 - 12.2008
  • For customers.
  • Responsible for liaising with customers directly via both telephone and face to face.
  • Reason for leaving - redundancy.

installation Engineer fitting Broadband and digital TV

01.2003 - 12.2006
  • Pulling cable through the street to customers houses so they could get cable TV and internet also fitting phone lines.
  • Responsible for liaising with customers directly via both telephone and face to face.
  • Reason for leaving - to pursue employment with Sky.

Telecommunications Engineer

North West
01.2001 - 12.2003
  • Contracted to BT to work around the North West in BT Exchange Rooms on the MDF frame carrying out fault finding.
  • Installing Broadband to customer homes and business premises.
  • Reason for leaving - to pursue employment with Telewest.

Education

GCSE or equivalent -

Skills

  • Fire Alarm
  • CCTV
  • Low Voltage
  • Drone operators
  • Drone pilot
  • Data Cat6
  • Intruder systems
  • Access Control
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Social media marketing
  • Google Workspace

Certification

  • ECS Card, 02/01/24, 02/01/27, C1650336
  • Asbestos Certificate, Unknown, Unknown
  • Fire Programming Certificate from C-Tech, Unknown, Unknown
  • IPAF, Unknown, Unknown

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

Affiliations

  • GOLF
  • FOOTBALL
  • GYM
  • STRONGMAN

Timeline

Service engineer

ASEL Security
09.2024 - 08.2025

Fire and Security Engineer + Drone survey

AV Elite Systems Ltd
12.2019 - 01.2024

CCTV Security Engineer

Clarion Security
07.2019 - 12.2019

Field Engineer

Occupeye
06.2017 - 07.2019

Electricians Mate

Micron Electrical
01.2017 - 05.2017

Pump Engineer

Serfilco International
01.2015 - 12.2016

Maintenance Manager

Kara's Plating
01.2011 - 12.2015

Sole Trader Business

01.2010 - 12.2011

Engineer installing Freesat and digital aerials

Euro Aerials
01.2008 - 12.2010

installation Engineer fitting Broadband and digital satellite

01.2006 - 12.2008

installation Engineer fitting Broadband and digital TV

01.2003 - 12.2006

Telecommunications Engineer

01.2001 - 12.2003

GCSE or equivalent -

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