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Andrew Elkin

Sunderland,UK

Summary

Professional technician with high standards and focus on achieving results. Skilled in troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance for variety of systems and equipment. Strong team collaborator who adapts to changing needs and ensures reliability. Known for problem-solving abilities, mechanical aptitude, and effective communication skills.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance Technician

Chinacraft
01.1983 - 01.2022
  • Maintaining all stores across the UK on a daily as needed basis
  • Electrical works, rewiring, decorating and general maintenance as required on a store-by-store basis
  • Operated various hand and power tools to complete repairs.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
  • Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
  • Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
  • Successfully completed complex repair tasks within tight deadlines, minimizing disruptions to daily operations.
  • Installed new locks, door handles, and door closers.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete larger repair projects efficiently.
  • Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
  • Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures

After the company closed all UK stores in 2010 they move to real estate management.

  • Maintain the properties with the additional tasks of plumbing, bathroom fitting, kitchen fitting, tiling, repairing leaks, decorating, lighting and electrical works among many other daily tasks as needed by tenants and building management

Education

Shire lodge School - OLevel’s

Shire lodge School
07.1971

Skills

  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Problem solving ability
  • Building Maintenance
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Safety awareness
  • Hand and power tools
  • Painting
  • Plumbing Repairs
  • Apartment Maintenance
  • Door hardware
  • Lighting Systems

References

Maintenance Manager,

Bill Nixon, 07973 312 599

Personal,

Len Johnson, 020 8206 7407

Timeline

Maintenance Technician

Chinacraft
01.1983 - 01.2022

Shire lodge School - OLevel’s

Shire lodge School
Andrew Elkin