Darren Kent
Northampton,Northamptonshire
Summary
Multi-skilled Handyman experienced in providing flexible, dependable support to maintenance departments. Adapts proactively to varied installation, repair and servicing tasks, completing within agreed timeframes. Supports multidisciplinary teamwork for excellent workplace productivity and performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Handyman
Deep water Solutions
Northampton, Northamptonshire
02.2019 - Current
- Communicated clearly with supervisors and sub-contractors to understand work orders and coordinate tasks.
- Increased appliance lifespans and cost-effectiveness through regular maintenance.
- Controlled inventory of repair, maintenance and cleaning supplies.
- Prioritised safe systems of work in line with health and safety policies and method statements.
- Cleaned and maintained building interior and exterior.
- Performed planned maintenance to keep facilities in proper working order and detect repair needs.
- Troubleshot breakdowns and performed reactive maintenance, implementing further action to prevent recurrence.
- Removed previous paint layer by sandblasting, scraping and sanding.
- Removed snow and debris from walkways, minimising risk of injury.
- Went above and beyond to provide timely, reliable and friendly service.
- Performed basic electrical tasks, plumbing repairs and maintenance work.
- Maintained lawns by mowing, watering and pulling weeds.
- Determined tools and equipment needed to complete maintenance and repair jobs quickly.
- Removed and repaired carpet and wood flooring.
- Prepared, painted and patched up surfaces for improved appearance.
Pond Construction and Maintenance
Deep Water Solutions
Northampton, Northamptonshire
02.2013 - 01.2019
- Assessed costs of labour and materials for each project, ensuring adherence to budgetary requirements.
- Maintained strict construction schedules, identifying and solving issues within the shortest timeframe to minimise delays.
- Determined elevation levels and grade of construction grounds to best proceed with.
- Maintained high-quality standards while administering good construction safety practices with all on-site activities.
- Monitored daily construction details and progress, preparing schedules and supervising completion of final punch lists to maintain.
- Visited field locations to conduct emergency repairs and restore function.
- Tested recently repaired equipment to verify repair quality.
- Examined parts closely to detect breakages and excessive wear due to misuse or equipment failures.
- Worked with customers to implement good use, care and repair strategies.
Education
GCSEs -
Featherstone School
London 09.1982 - 07.1987
Skills
- Tiling and plastering
- Landscaping
- Painting
- Indoor and outdoor painting
- Plumbing
- Electrical installation and repair
- Joinery
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Project budgeting
- Carpentry
- Power and hand tool operation
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
General Handyman
Deep water Solutions
02.2019 - Current
Pond Construction and Maintenance
Deep Water Solutions
02.2013 - 01.2019
GCSEs -
Featherstone School
09.1982 - 07.1987
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