About
Highly proficient Telecommunications Engineer with 4+ years of hands-on fibre optic installation, splicing, and fault resolution experience in both underground and overhead networks. Leverages a diverse background in recruitment and logistics to excel in project coordination, stakeholder management, and operational efficiency, consistently delivering high-quality results while adhering to stringent safety and industry standards. Seeking to apply proven technical expertise and strong leadership skills to drive successful telecommunications projects.
Work
The Fibre Group
|Telecommunications Engineer - Fibre
Northampton, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Currently serving as a Telecommunications Engineer, responsible for the end-to-end installation, maintenance, and fault resolution of fibre optic networks while ensuring strict compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
Highlights
Successfully installed, spliced, and tested fibre optic cables across underground and overhead networks, ensuring high-quality connectivity and minimal service disruption.
Diagnosed and resolved complex fibre faults using advanced OTDR and power meters, significantly reducing downtime and improving network reliability.
Coordinated daily activities between Traffic Management and Civils teams, providing critical guidance on traffic light setup and excavation locations to ensure site safety and project alignment.
Conducted comprehensive site surveys, identifying cost-saving opportunities and suggesting alternative routes to enhance project efficiency and reduce operational expenses.
Operated and configured specialized fibre blowing machines for smooth and successful cable installation into SubDucts, maintaining high standards of quality and efficiency.
Perkins Engines Ltd
|Machine Operative/Forklift Truck Driver
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Managed machine operations and forklift duties within a busy factory environment, ensuring continuous production, adherence to quality standards, and safe material handling.
Highlights
Adjusted and operated multiple production machines, performing necessary changeovers and pre-operation checks to ensure continuous, high-quality output and minimal unplanned stops.
Safely operated Forklift Trucks for loading, unloading, stacking, and storing products, adhering to all Health & Safety regulations and conducting daily safety checks.
Collaborated effectively with team members and support teams to maintain continuous production of correct products at high quality levels, optimizing material flow and reducing waste.
Optimum Lettings
|Lettings Negotiator (Part Time)
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Managed client inquiries and property viewings as a Lettings Negotiator, facilitating rental agreements and ensuring timely customer service.
Highlights
Responded to customer queries regarding rental properties, effectively registering applicant details and verifying eligibility to streamline the leasing process.
Identified potential applicants for available properties and successfully arranged/conducted property viewings, facilitating positive client engagement.
Negotiated rental agreements between landlords and tenants, ensuring mutually beneficial terms and efficient closure of deals.
Taskmaster Recruitment
|Driving Recruitment Consultant
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Drove recruitment efforts for driving positions, managing client relationships, candidate sourcing, and full lifecycle recruitment processes to meet business growth targets.
Highlights
Increased branch sales by 15% within 6 months and expanded active driver pool from 20 to over 60 within just a few months, significantly boosting operational capacity and revenue.
Generated new business through cold calling and maximized existing client relationships, including £multi-million accounts, to consistently achieve sales and service delivery targets.
Managed end-to-end recruitment, from candidate pre-screening and interviewing to job matching and induction, ensuring high-quality placements across the UK.
Ideal Shopping Direct Limited
|Logistics Administrator (Temporary Position)
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Provided essential administrative support for logistics operations, streamlining processes and coordinating communications across departments to resolve delivery issues.
Highlights
Supported efficient logistics operations by undertaking a wide range of administrative functions and assisting in process improvement initiatives.
Communicated extensively with all departments to effectively resolve logistics and delivery issues, ensuring smooth workflow and timely resolutions.
Utilized in-house software (SAGE, ISIS, Citrix) to assign materials, track progress updates, and maintain accurate records, enhancing operational transparency.
HMP Littlehey
|Prison Officer Support Worker (OSG) – Agency Worker
Littlehey, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Provided critical operational support to prison officers, assisting in maintaining security, safety, and prisoner movement within a challenging environment.
Highlights
Provided operational support to prison officers during peak periods, contributing to the maintenance of security and safety protocols within HMP Littlehey.
Assisted with gate duties, monitored designated areas, and responded promptly to staff requests, upholding strict procedures and health & safety regulations.
Worked effectively as part of the prison team, demonstrating professionalism and adherence to protocols in a secure and demanding environment.
Bourne Salads
|Team Leader
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Supervised a production team, overseeing all aspects of operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and resolving production issues to meet daily targets.
Highlights
Supervised a team of production staff, reporting to the Shift Manager and ensuring strict adherence to Health & Safety policies and quality standards.
Resolved production issues efficiently, minimizing downtime and maintaining continuous workflow to meet daily performance targets.
Completed daily reports on team performance and production metrics, providing accurate data for operational decision-making.
Kelly Communications (on behalf of BT Openreach)
|Telecommunications Engineer
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Installed, spliced, and tested copper and fibre cabling as a BT accredited Engineer, ensuring high-quality telecommunications infrastructure deployment.
Highlights
Executed the installation, splicing, copper jointing, and testing of various fibre cabling modes as a BT accredited Engineer.
Ensured compliance with BT Openreach standards during all installation and maintenance activities, contributing to network reliability.
Applied specialized technical skills to deliver robust telecommunications infrastructure solutions for a major client.
IKEA Distribution Centre
|Warehouse Operative
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Managed warehouse operations, including goods-in, picking, packing, and dispatch, while also providing induction training for new team members.
Highlights
Inspected and checked incoming goods for quantity, type, and quality, ensuring inventory accuracy within a large distribution facility serving the Southern region.
Efficiently picked orders, packaged, and labelled products on pallets, completing final checks prior to dispatch using OP Truck and Counterbalance Forklift.
Delivered comprehensive week-long induction training to new team members on company policy, health & safety, and operational procedures, enhancing team proficiency.
DHL Debenhams
|Onsite Recruitment Consultant & Onsite Account Manager
Peterborough, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Progressed from Warehouse Operative to Warehouse Manager's Assistant and then to In-House Recruitment Consultant, managing recruitment, staff supervision, and operational targets for up to 100 agency staff.
Highlights
Achieved promotion from Warehouse Operative to Warehouse Manager's Assistant in 2012, demonstrating exceptional performance and leadership potential.
Managed full-cycle recruitment, including advertising, selection, induction, and training for various departments, handling all associated administration and rota planning.
Led and supervised shift teams of 80-100 agency staff, assigning tasks and resolving operational issues to consistently achieve KPI and efficiency targets.
Successfully managed recruitment advertising and selection processes, ensuring a steady supply of qualified staff for diverse departmental needs.
Solway Food
|Junior Supply Chain Administrator
Corby, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Summary
Supported efficient supply chain operations through administrative functions, managing goods-in, liaising with the Warehouse Manager, and coordinating deliveries.
Highlights
Undertook a variety of administrative functions to support the effective and efficient delivery of supply chain operations within a food manufacturing company.
Managed the process of goods entering the warehouse, coordinating with the Warehouse Manager and collating all associated paperwork, including supplier delivery notes.
Scheduled and booked in deliveries and collections, contributing to streamlined logistics and inventory management.
Education
Riga State Technical Printing Centre
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Diploma
Offset Printing
Courses
Offset Printing Techniques
Printing Technology
Graphic Arts Production
Riga Secondary School 85
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Secondary Education
General Studies
Languages
English
Latvian
Russian
Certificates
Microsoft Excel Basic Certificate
Issued By
Various Issuers
Reach Truck & Counterbalance Licence (RTITB) Fully Accredited
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RTITB
Health & Safety Certificate
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Various Issuers
MTC PCHE - 2 Battery Changer
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Various Issuers
Business Management Diploma
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Various Issuers
Business and Administration Level 2 Certificate
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Various Issuers
Project Management Diploma
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Various Issuers
Digital Marketing Diploma
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Various Issuers
CSCS Green Card
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CSCS
CSCS Labourer
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CSCS
FAIB - EFAW
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FAIB
K008 Accreditation
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Various Issuers
LSS 01 Accreditation
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Various Issuers
N028 Accreditation
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Various Issuers
A8 Accreditation
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A12 Accreditation
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A15 Accreditation
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C4 Accreditation
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D1 Accreditation
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E1 Accreditation
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Various Issuers
E4 Accreditation
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F5 Accreditation
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N6 Accreditation
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Various Issuers
Skills
Telecommunications & Fibre Optics
Fibre Optic Installation, Fibre Splicing, Fibre Testing, OTDR, Power Meters, Fibre Terminations, Joint Enclosures, Site Surveys, Network Schematics, Fibre Blowing Machines, Copper Jointing, NRSWA, PIA Accreditation (SA001, SA002, S007, S008).
Logistics & Warehouse Operations
Goods-in Processing, Item Picking, Delivery Preparation, Quality Control, Stock Audits, Powered Pallet Truck (PPT) Operation, OP Truck Operation, Forklift Operation (Reach Truck, Counterbalance), Loading/Unloading, Stacking, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Administration, Logistics Coordination.
Recruitment & Workforce Management
Recruitment Advertising, Interviewing, Job Matching, Client Registration, Payroll Management, Workforce Management (up to 120 staff), Absence Management, Disciplinary Procedures, Cold Calling, New Business Generation, Candidate Sourcing, Induction Training, Account Management.
Operational Leadership & Management
Team Leadership, Staff Supervision, Project Coordination, Operational Efficiency, KPI Tracking, Performance Reporting, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Health & Safety Compliance, Traffic Management Coordination, Site Setup.
IT & Software
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Spreadsheets, Recruitment Software, Warehouse Management Software, Stock Management Software, SAGE, ISIS, Citrix.
Customer Service & Stakeholder Management
Customer Service (face-to-face, telephone, email), Stakeholder Management, Client Relationship Management, Needs Assessment, Negotiation, Communication.
Manufacturing & Production
Production Operations, Quality Standards, Manual Tasks, Machine Operation, Changeovers, Equipment Setup, Production Monitoring.
References
References
Available on request