1. GARETH ARMITAGE
26 Griffith Terrace
West Allotment
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE27 0EG
Mobile: 07445 736 343
Email: g.armitage@gmail.com
Profile
A focused, driven and hardworking individual with over 10 years’ experience of working within construction
and engineering industries. Utilising excellent communication skills to form good working relationships with
both colleagues, subcontractors and clients. Able to work well with others, as well as using my own initiative
to complete all tasks to a high standard, achieving targets and deadlines. Proficient in time management,
organising my own workload, multi-tasking and delegating tasks accordingly. Pragmatic, enthusiastic and
able to demonstrate responsibility and reliability in my approach to work. Looking to build upon my previous
skills, I am seeking to work within the renewable energy sector where I aim to progress and further develop
my skills and knowledge.
Key Skills
 Excellent Team Player
 Problem Solver
 Enthusiastic
 Pro-Active
 Excellent Attendance
 GWO Certified
 Approachable
 Reliable
 Flexible
 Honest
 Pragmatic
 CCNSG Certified
Employment History
Windex engineering ltd
Service and Maintenance Technician June 2015 – Present
In this role, I ensure all the relevant rams are in place before commencing the job. That all PPE is checked
and in suitable and safe condition before use and any defects are reported immediately. Main duties involve
general inspection of towers service and maintenance oil changes, fault finding and repairs of major parts
such as gearbox replacements and blade bearing exchanges
MD Wind Aug 2015 – June 2016
Wind Turbine Installation & Service Technician
Communicating over the radio via VHF for the positioning of the tower sections, I assisted in the erection of
the towers, ensuring all bolts were positioned in the right place, as well as dropping and connecting the cables
from the nacelle down to the control panel, using a high torque for tensioning the bolts. Completion involved
painting, touching up, cleaning the interior walls and also keeping the site clean and tidy at all times, adhering
to strict health and safety policies and procedures.
Port of Tyne Mar 2015 – Aug 2015
Slinger Banksman
Liaise with crane operators via VHF on the position of their jib and grab when unloading cargo from out of the
hold. Skills included basic slinging and banksman skills, rigging plant machinery with correct chains for lifting
and reporting any instances to the team leader and port supervisor.
OGN, Wallsend Feb 2014 – Mar
2015
Semi – Skills Labourer
Working on many different projects such as the Jacket and Topside for major company BP for an oil rig based
in the North Sea. I also worked on the Enquest Producer FPSO. Duties included top man duties on the cargo
oil tanks, liaising with the Health and Safety team and utilisation of gas monitors. Worked in a diverse range
of environments including confined spaces, working at heights, cable management, as well as fire watching
for the welders. General housekeeping was a must, as well as good communication skills.

2. References available on request.
Carlisle Interiors, Northampton (Based) Jan 2010 – Feb 2014
Shop Fitter
Whilst at Carlisle Interiors I worked on some large commercial projects such as Curry’s, Halfords, Dunelm
Mill, Focus, B&Q, Homebase in locations throughout Britain and Europe. On occasions appointed as team
leader or Project Manager, I worked mainly as part of a team. Monitoring and adhering to weekly targets and
deadlines as set by the client. Utilising many sorts of tools such as basic hand tools and power tools such as
Mag drills, reciprocating saw, hand drills, nut runners, circular saws, angle grinders, jog saws etc. Used fork
lift trucks on a daily basis to transport goods around. Adhered to strict Health and Safety Policies and
Procedures in accordance with relevant implemented risk assessments and method statement. Kept the site
clean and tidy at all times, and followed the Sustainability and Recycling code of the organisation.
EC-Tech, Swansea MAY 2008 – Dec
2010
Electrical/Mechanical Engineer
Assisted in the installation of some of the biggest conveyor/carousel and automated picking systems in the
world for companies including Amazon and Ebuyer. Effective communication within the team was imperative
to ensure tasks were completed in a timely manner. Practical duties on a conveyor system, included pulling
of electrical cables and wiring up the main DBboards, air lines being pulled in for the brake systems throughout
and utilisation of MEWPS such as scissor lifts and cherry pickers. Tools utilised included electrical and power
tools such as oden cutters, tor 4.5-40mm, embla 0760, eeb 1060 twin type, belt moulders, mag drills, hand
drills, roller inserters, jacks and nut runner. We also installed and serviced refrigeration units for Tesco, Asda,
and Morrisons. Robotic line machines for Proctor and Gamble were also installed.
KDL Systems MAR 2006 – May
2010
Shop Fitter
Installed large scale high bay pallet racking and mezzanine floors in locations throughout Great Britain and
Europe. Working as part of team of highly trained and competent staff due to the heights worked during the
installation process, good communication skills were key. Used machinery on a daily basis including fork lift
trucks, MEWPS, scissor lifts, cherry pickers and cranes, employing VHF communication to liaise with the
operator. Other duties included slinger banksmen duties, rigging and hand signalling should communications
fail. Tools that were used for the role were mag drills, reciprocating saws, laser levels, power drills etc.
ARRIVA, Blyth Jun 2003 – Feb 2006
PCV Driver
Face to face customer service including handling customer queries, driving responsibly ensuring the safety of
the members of the public and transporting clients to their destined locations. Following routes and performing
cash transactions.
Education and Training
Maersk Training (Hull College), Tyne and Wear 2015
- Present
 Maersk Level 1 NVQ Diploma: Staying safe in the wind turbine sector.
 Maersk Level 1 NVQ Diploma: Safe working practices in the wind turbine sector.
 GWO: Working at Heights
 GWO: Fire Awareness
 GWO: First Aid
 GWO: Manual Handling
 GWO: Sea Survival
 Oil and Gas Medical
 CCNSG Safety Passport
 Mines Rescue Confined Space
 VHF Communications
 Electric and Electronics Basic Awareness
 Major and Minor Cabling
 Haulage Systems
 Bolt Toeque and Tensioning
 FTL, Reach, Counterbalance, Bendi
 Slinger Banksmen

3.  BOSIET Training  OCR
GCSE
Left school with an excellent standard of education, successfully completing numerous GCSE’s.