David Philip Robertson
Alyth,Perthshire
Summary
Facilities management professional with strong expertise in inspection, preventative maintenance, and risk assessment. Demonstrated success in overseeing contract compliance and implementing environmental sustainability initiatives. Proficient in planning facility upgrades and scheduling maintenance to improve operational efficiency. Knowledgeable in DSEAR Regulations and comprehensive facilities systems management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Facilities Supervisor
Standard Aero
2022.02 - 2026.01
- Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations, maintaining high safety standards.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance productivity across facilities department.
- Managed contractors, facilitating smooth operational execution.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance activities, significantly reducing breakdown frequency.
- Reviewed supplier contracts to secure improved terms and conditions.
- Controlled expenses effectively, achieving cost reductions within budget constraints.
- Implemented process improvements to drive efficiency and optimise operations.
Electrical Crane Service Technician
Alatas UK
2021.03 - 2022.02
- Responsible for planned, preventative and reactive maintenance of cranes in a number of different environments. Involved in mechanical and hydraulic maintenance of cranes.
Electrical Technician
HCS Control Systems
2020.01 - 2020.11
- Responsible for the manufacture, installation, service and maintenance of electrical equipment and components for hydraulic power units and umbilical reelers.
Regional Facilities Manager
Historic Environment Scotland
2019.04 - 2020.01
- Responsible for the tendering and implementation of maintenance contacts for work being carried out on historic sites across the North of Scotland.
Shop Maintenance Engineer
Greggs PLC
2017.03 - 2019.04
- Responsible for all aspects of facility maintenance across a large number of shops in the north of Scotland.
Facilities Engineer
Sodexo Remote Sites
2015.06 - 2017.03
- Responsible for all aspects of facility maintenance at several office sites in Aberdeen.
- Electrical, joinery, plumbing and general maintenance tasks carried out.
- Responsible for PAT testing of portable electrical equipment.
- Responsible for supervision of contractors, issuing of permits and risk assessments.
Reef Subsea Dredging and Excavation / X-Subsea Dredging and Excavation
2013.05 - 2015.03
- Responsible for the electrical maintenance, repair and servicing of hydraulic power units and the associated dredging equipment.
- Responsible for maintenance and minor repair of sonar equipment and cables.
- Responsible for the electrical maintenance of office and workshop facilities.
- Work carried out worldwide and offshore.
Large Power Metering Operative
Scottish and Southern Energy
2008.01 - 2013.01
- Responsible for the installation, inspection and testing of CT and Whole Current Specialist metering on both Low Voltage and High Voltage (33kV/110V and 11kV/110V) systems.
- Main duties included the installation and changing of meters in large business premises and SSE owned Power Stations, Windfarms and Substations.
Ground Electrical Engineer
Royal Air Force
2003.01 - 2008.01
- As Ground Electrical Engineer, was responsible for a wide range of ground support equipment. This responsibility included the maintenance and servicing of a variety of motors and generators with power ratings from 7kW to 90kVA. Other duties included the maintenance and servicing of Portable Appliances using the PAT tester.
Education
Certificate of Achievement - Legionella Management for Water Systems
City & Guilds
Authorised Person Mechanical & Pressure Systems
City & Guilds
2024.01 -
First Aid At Work
British Red Cross
2024.03 -
Management of Working at Height
MRS Training
2025.07 -
Managing Work in Confined Spaces
MRS Training & Rescue
2024.10 -
Trade Training
Royal Air Force – No.4 School of Technical Training
2003.08 - 2005.11
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical Engineering
City and Guilds
Scottish Standard Grade
Blairgowrie High School
/2001 - 2005.01
Skills
- Facilities inspection
- Preventative maintenance practice
- Risk assessment capability
- Contract compliance oversight
- Environmental sustainability practices
- Facility upgrades planning
- Maintenance scheduling
Personal Information
- Title: Facilities Supervisor/Electrical Maintenance Engineer
- Date of birth: 1985-11-15
Affiliations
- Hillwalking
- Football
- Reading
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Management of Working at Height
MRS Training
2025.07 -
Managing Work in Confined Spaces
MRS Training & Rescue
2024.10 -
First Aid At Work
British Red Cross
2024.03 -
Authorised Person Mechanical & Pressure Systems
City & Guilds
2024.01 -
Facilities Supervisor
Standard Aero
2022.02 - 2026.01
Electrical Crane Service Technician
Alatas UK
2021.03 - 2022.02
Electrical Technician
HCS Control Systems
2020.01 - 2020.11
Regional Facilities Manager
Historic Environment Scotland
2019.04 - 2020.01
Shop Maintenance Engineer
Greggs PLC
2017.03 - 2019.04
Facilities Engineer
Sodexo Remote Sites
2015.06 - 2017.03
Reef Subsea Dredging and Excavation / X-Subsea Dredging and Excavation
2013.05 - 2015.03
Large Power Metering Operative
Scottish and Southern Energy
2008.01 - 2013.01
Trade Training
Royal Air Force – No.4 School of Technical Training
2003.08 - 2005.11
Ground Electrical Engineer
Royal Air Force
2003.01 - 2008.01
Certificate of Achievement - Legionella Management for Water Systems
City & Guilds
NVQ Level 3 - Electrical Engineering
City and Guilds
Scottish Standard Grade
Blairgowrie High School
/2001 - 2005.01