Baljinder Kalwan
Walsall, West Midlands, UK
***************@*******.**.**
Summary:
I am a very hard working, proactive and self-motivated individual. I have varied experience working for myself as well as for different companies; I adapt well to new environments and like to meet new people. I work well as an individual as well as within a team. I am very committed and punctual whilst being calm and driven. I thrive on deadlines and pressure, I am always willing to develop my skill set. I act with integrity and professionalism at all times and treat others with respect.
Key Skills & Strenghts:
Employment:
October 2014 – March 2025
Company: PHS Compliance
Title: Portable Appliance Test Engineer
Duties:
Portable Appliance Testing
Training new colleagues
Maintaining customer relations
General engineering duties
Water temperature testing and emergency lighting testing
Always Adhere to company Health and Safety policies
Participate in online training and awareness courses
July 2004 – October 2014
Company: PTSG (formerly R. Langston Jones)
Title: Portable Appliance Test Engineer
Duties:
Portable Appliance Testing
Training new colleagues
Maintaining customer relations
General engineering duties
July 2003 – July 2004
Company: DHL
Title: Delivery Driver
Duties:
Sorting and organising parcels
Loading parcels into delivery vehicles
Delivering and collecting post and parcels
Driving a 7.5ton/van vehicle
Maintaining a high level of customer service (face to face with public)
July 2002 – July 2003
Company: Graceland Enterprises
Title: Driver/Labourer
Duties:
Labouring work
Stripping out
House clearance
General driving duties
Collecting materials from wholesaler
Small DIY jobs
July 1995 – January 2002
Company: Park Wines
Title: Manager (Self employed)
Duties:
Cash Handling
Maintaining a high level of customer service
Managing staff 5 members of staff
Replenishing diminished stock
Visit wholesalers and keep an eye on new products to launch within the shop
January 1990 – July 1995
Company: S McNellies & Sons
Title: Panel Beater/Coachbuilder
Duties:
Repair work
Jig work
Welding
Paint work
Coach building
Education & Training:
October 2011- October 2012
Company: Chill Air Training Academy
Title: CG 6127 Technical Certificate in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Level 2 2079 F-Gas City & Guilds NVQ
I am currently part of the ‘Institution of Refrigeration’
December 2005
Title: Portable Appliance Testing Course City & Guilds 2377.02 level
1990 - 1993
Titles:
YTS engineering parts 1-3 – PASS
Vehicle Body Repair part 1-3 – PASS
Wielding Qualification Mig Tig Arc and Gas - PASS
References are available upon request
Team work
Strong work ethic
Attention to detail
Communication
Customer Service
Punctuality