Chris Slacks

Nationality

British

Address

**B Brownhill Road, Catford, London, SE6 2EW

Telephone Number

079**-***-*** (mobile)

Email Address

acesep@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

An experienced and versatile cable and telecommunication engineer who has been actively involved in the telecommunication industry for over seventeen years. Particularly keen in working within the telecommunication or information technology based companies. Interested in expanding my knowledge-base within the sector and would like to be exposed to other areas within the industry.

Awards & Certificates & Training

• CSCS card

• Twice awarded crew member of the month.

• Awarded best service and service technician for the West London division and Kensington and Chelsea for Mains Communication

• Hold a certificate of CABWI for signing, lighting and guarding

• Hold a NRSWA for street works

• Obtained a certification in digital television and Broadband installations

• C.A.T & Genny trained

• City & Guilds in Streetworks and Excavation and Reinstatement - module 1 & unit 2

• SWQR card obtained

• NVQ trained in overhead and underground network

• Accenture trained in Height and Flat Roof Awareness/Risk Assessment and Access

• Gas Detection Unit (GDU) trained and Hawk trained

• Health and Safety awareness trained

Education

Bromley College, Bromley

1987– 1989

Courses taken:

Business Skills

English

Electronics

Mathematics

Experience

KPR (Carillion & Telent) Nov 2013 - Mar 2014

Title: Cable Recovery

• Identify and recover redundant BT cables using a winch from underground networks

• Follow necessary drawings and documentations/plans

• Transport recovered cables to designated scrap yard

• Set up the necessary road signs and abide by the local traffic controls

Inspirium - Contract MJQuinn Jan 2012 - Nov 2013

Title: Customer Service Engineer

• Residential and business installations

• Connecting telephone lines using e-side/d-side jumping in PCP and underground networks

• Diagnose and repair faults on internal/external and overhead networks to PCP and Exchange

• Provide professional support for business and residential customers

• Responsible for managing own day to day work schedule

• Site surveys

BT OpenReach May 2007 – Aug 2011

Title: Customer Service Engineer

• Installation of PSTN and broadband telephone lines

• Copper cabling through underground networks and Copper Jointing

• Connecting telephone lines using e-side/d-side jumping in PCP and underground networks

• Diagnose and repair faults on overhead and underground telephony networks and on the exchange

• Provide professional support for business and residential customers

• Site surveys

Hayes Contract – BT OpenReach (nights) Jul 2007 – Apr 2007

Title: Frames Engineer

• Installation of PSTN and ADSL broadband lines in the exchange

• Repaired faults in the exchange

• Involved in project to train over 400 new recruits

• Involved in supervising and training new recruits

• Responsible for checking work carried out by new recruits for quality standards

• Ensured that the work was closed off with control at end of night

Kellys Communication (NTL), London Apr 2005 – Jul 2007

Title: Cable and Broadband Engineer

• Installation of digital, analogue television services including telephones; cable Modems (Broadband) and CAT5 wiring

• One man cable installer

• Responsible for fault finding and resolving any outstanding issues

• Connected telephone lines using e-side/d-side jumping

• Site surveys

Excel and ECourier - London Jul 2004 – Jan 2005

Title: Courier

• Responsible for delivering parcels and packages

• Responsible for van

Kellys Communication (Telewest), London Aug 2002 – Apr 2003

Title: Cable and Broadband Engineer

• Responsible for installations of digital, analogue and broadband television services including telephones

• Service Technician support

• Responsible for fault finding and resolving any outstanding faults by close of business

• Connected telephone lines using e-side/d-side jumping

• Site surveys

Custom Communication, London Oct 2000 - Apr 2002

Title: Supervisor (NTL)

• Managed a large team

• Delegated assignments on a daily basis

• Responsible for installations and the quality of work

• Dealt with customer complaints and concerns

• Resolved any outstanding faults by close of business

• Responsible for insuring a presentable and equipped team

• Site surveys

Cole Communication, London Nov 1998 – Aug 2000

Title: Cable Engineer & Service Technician

• Installation of analog and digital cables including phone fittings

• Dealt with customer complaints

• Quality assurance checking at customer sites

• Responsible for company van

• Connecting telephone lines using e-side/d-side jumping

• Assisted with network projects

• Site surveys

RS Communications, London May 1997 – Nov 1998

Title: Cable Engineer & Service Technician

• Two man crew and one man cable installer

• Covered supervisors role by delegating jobs and acting as customer service officer

• Installation of cable television and telephone services

• Connecting telephone lines using e-side/d-side jumping

• Responsible for company van

• Site surveys

Mains Communication, London Apr 1996 – Apr 1997

Title: Cable Engineer & Service Technician

• Two man crew and one man cable installer

• Cable re-puller – Extracting and replacing damaged wires or cables from residential properties or MDU buildings

• Investigating and solving of cable and telephone faults

• Installation of cable television and telephone services

• Responsible for training and supervising new technicians

• Responsible for company van

• Site surveys

McNicholas Construction, London Jan 1995 – Mar 1996

Title: Cable Engineer & Service Technician

• Two man crew cable installer

• Responsible for solving fault requests

• Installation of cable television and telephone services

Additional Information

• Full driving license

• Member of a roller hockey team.

• Enjoy participating in sporting activities especially football and running

The name and address of two referees are available on request

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