Profile: Confident and thoughtful worker. I always push for success. I can work equally as well on my own or as part of a team. I hold a full, clean driving license and have my own transport. My personal interests include Harley Davidson motorcycles and motorsports.

I am computer literate, and excellent in all forms of communication, written or spoken.

Employment History

MARINE ENGINEERING MECHANIC Sep 1969 to May 1974

Royal Navy

Trained in the operation and maintenance of steam, diesel and hydraulic machinery, fire fighting, damage control and leadership. Promoted to Marine Engineering Mechanic, 1 ^st class. Passed Royal Navy Maths and English exams to qualify for advancement to leading rate. Left on completion of engagement.

CONTRACTORS PLANT FITTER May 1974 to Feb 1978

Pendle Homes, Reginald Road, St Helens

Workshop and site repair and maintenance of wide variety of contractors plant, HGV and company cars. Made redundant.

CONTRACTORS PLANT FITTER Feb 1978 to Oct 1979

Hireplant, Tanhouse Lane, Widnes

Workshop and sit repair and maintenance of contractors plant. Also on the job supervision of apprentices. Left for job with improved conditions.

CONTRACTORS PLANT FITTER Oct 1979 to Feb 1981

Vibroplant, Pickerings Road, Widnes

Workshop and site repair of contractors plant. Made redundant.

HACKNEY CAB DRIVER Feb 1981 to Apr 1984

Self employed

SEMI SKILLED PLUMBER Apr 1984 to Nov 1986

J&I Construction, 33 Garmoyle Road, Liverpool

Installing hot and cold water systems, bathrooms, kitchens, drainage and rainwater systems. Also involved in general building work. Left to start training course.

TRAINEE PLUMBER Nov 1986 to Jul 1987

Skills Training Agency, Castle Rise, Runcorn

Trained in the installation and maintenance of domestic hot and cold water systems, central heating, sanitary systems, laying drains, cast iron and plastic guttering, rainwater pipes and soil stacks, gas fitting, use of lead, copper, plastic and mild steel pipework for supply and waste. Oxy-acetylene welding, brazing, and lead burning. Attained a distinction in City & Guilds craft certificate.

PLUMBER Jul 1987 to Oct 1991

J&I Construction

Hired on a casual basis to install bathrooms, kitchens, central heating and rewiring domestic properties. Acted as foreman for labourers and tradesman involved within job. Unable to offer more permanent work.

ACTIVELY SEEKING EMPLOYMENT Oct 1991 to Jul 1992

CABLE INSTALLER Jul 1992 to Oct 1992

CSC Satellites, 131 Launceston Close, Runcorn

Installing cable and satellite TV systems in multi storey buildings. The main location being Warrington General Hospital, installing TV and computer cables throughout the wards. Also installed arial and satellite systems in the Liverpool area and College bank area of Rochdale. Employer was eventually unable to meet commitment of employees.

INSTALLATION ENGINEER Oct 1992 to Jul 1993

Telec Communications, Unit 20 Enterprise Centre, Washington St, Bolton

Telec became the main contractor after CSC, employed on a temporary basis to complete the contract in Rochdale. Then involved in the installation of door entry systems within the Liverpool, Manchester and Cheshire areas. Made redundant due to lack of work.

ACTIVELY SEEKING EMPLOYMENT May 1993 to Sep 1993

PLUMBER, FOREMAN Sep 1993 to Apr 2004

Design 7, Bridgewater Foundry, Victoria Rd, Runcorn

General management of all aspects of on site works, ordering materials, managing staff and coordinating jobs. Installation of kitchen appliances, gas and electric, electric showers and power showers, air baths, extractor fans, low voltage lighting, central heating systems and domestic rewiring. Tiling and basic joinery.

Foreman Apr 2004 to Apr 2005

Play Supplies Ltd, Unit 20, Hunts Cross Shopping Mall, Hunts Cross, Liverpool L24 9WA

Play Supplies are a subdivision owned by the same group of people who owned Design 7. Main responsibilities were those held within Design 7, but in the field of children's soft play areas. Installation of the play areas, all to ROSPA safety standards.

After working locally with this company for 12 years, the change to Play Supplies meant working mainly out of town. This did not suit my family commitments.

PLUMBER 1.6.2005 to 10.5.2006

Foundry Home Furnishings, Bridgewater Foundry, Victoria Road, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5RU

Installation of bathrooms, kitchens and bedroom furniture.

Company went into Liquidation.

Other Experience

I have experience in installing unvented hot water systems, domestic rewiring, damp proof injection and timber treatment.

Skills / Achievments

CSCS Certificate, registration No, 399106

Health & Safety Certificate

Passed the ACOPS Gas Safety course, BPEC registered No, BEN06972

Formally CORGI registered

Qualifications

Attended: Arundle Comprehensive School

Liverpool, Merseyside.

Term: September 1964 to September 1969.

GCE O Level: Engineering Workshop Theory and Practise

Geometrical and Engineering Drawing

CSE: Mathematics

English

Physics

Woodwork