James Hills
Gravesend
Summary
I am a very reliable and observant individual, have very good work ethics and excellent practical skills, achieved through my work. I enjoy working as part of a team, but also independently. I am a happy person and am motivated by the atmosphere at the work place and by the possibility of improving my career prospects.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Engineer
Standard Chartered Bank
London
01.2025 - Current
- Van coil maintenance
- Basic reactive jobs.
- LA water treatment.
Shift Technician
Pinsent Masons
London
10.2017 - 12.2024
- Completed paperwork related to customer orders accurately and promptly.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered replacement parts when necessary.
- Operated a variety of hand tools, power tools, and shop machinery safely and efficiently.
- Performed regular maintenance on all pumps and AHU units, including oil changes and filter replacements.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable safety regulations while performing repairs or installations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service outside normal business hours.
- Coordinated with other shifts to ensure smooth handovers.
- Used the BMS to control building management systems.
Mobile Maintenance Technician
Platinum
London
12.2015 - 10.2017
- Troubleshot complex electrical and mechanical issues with minimal downtime.
- Ensured proper functioning of facility's HVAC system by performing regular maintenance checks.
- Conducted preventive maintenance procedures according to established schedules.
- L8 Water treatment
Hot and Cold Engineer
ISS
10.2015 - 12.2015
- Adjusting AC units via computer to customers requirements.
Electrician
Norland Managed Services
11.2013 - 10.2015
- To carry out general maintenance and building maintenance as directed by the Manager/Property Service Manager;
- To assist in maintaining a safe working environment and to follow the requirements of Ability’s Health and Safety Manual (policies and procedures) and any local codes of set working practices;
- To ensure that annual service and inspections are completed by contractors with the maintenance of boilers, central heating, hot and cold water services, fire equipment, hoists
- As directed by the Manager/Property Service Manager to make minor repairs to furniture and fixtures, windows, locks, gutters, fences and paths;
- To load, unload and move furniture and equipment when and where necessary;
- To repair electrical installations;
- To provide basic plumbing assistance, drain cleaning etc.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Norland through PRS Agency
Wembley Stadium
03.2012 - 10.2013
- Lamp repair and changing
- Maintenance / repair to joinery and doors (including lock alignment and modification to doors)
- Maintenance / minor repair to building fabric
- Painting / touching up to properties
- Mechanical / electrical repairs
- Repair to plumbing systems and clearing blockages
- Emergency lighting testing where appropriate
- Repair and change carpet tiles, flooring as appropriate
- Repairs and maintenance to ceiling tiles, and any general repair to the facility that is required to maintain the standard of the building.
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Self-employed
Kent
01.2007 - 01.2012
- Maintenance, Lamp repairs, Painting
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Commercial Office Buildings
Canary Wharf / Fenchurch
09.2006 - 01.2007
- Reactive, Planned, Preventive Maintenance
- Computerised PPMs
- Maintenance and Repair of the electrical building equipment – lighting and power
- AHU’s FCU’s Cooling towers; Air conditioning units; PAT Testing
Electrical Apprenticeship
The Power Service
06.2001 - 09.2006
- I was frequently asked to go to jobs on my own and have covered all aspects of electrical installation required for my City & Guilds qualification along with the following without supervision:
- Periodic inspection and testing
- Fault finding and rectification
- Part P inspection and PAT testing
Education
Swan Valley Community School
Swanscombe07.2001
Wentworth Juniors
07.1999
City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate - Electrical Installation
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- HVAC systems
- Reactive maintenance
- Water treatment
- Building management systems
- Safety compliance
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Technical troubleshooting
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Electrical systems expertise
- Communication proficiency with clients line managers
Other Skills Training
Driving Licence B, 20 years
Timeline
Shift Engineer
Standard Chartered Bank
01.2025 - Current
Shift Technician
Pinsent Masons
10.2017 - 12.2024
Mobile Maintenance Technician
Platinum
12.2015 - 10.2017
Hot and Cold Engineer
ISS
10.2015 - 12.2015
Electrician
Norland Managed Services
11.2013 - 10.2015
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Norland through PRS Agency
03.2012 - 10.2013
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Self-employed
01.2007 - 01.2012
Electrical Maintenance Engineer
Commercial Office Buildings
09.2006 - 01.2007
Electrical Apprenticeship
The Power Service
06.2001 - 09.2006
Swan Valley Community School
Wentworth Juniors