Brian Hunter
Maybole
Summary
Hands-on technician with 7+ years’ experience as a self-employed Plumbing & Heating Engineer, carrying out fault-finding, repair, servicing, and installation work in a heavily regulated environment. Proven ability to follow technical instructions and strict safety guidelines, use hand tools and test equipment effectively, and maintain accurate records. Known for strong attention to detail, an organized and clean working area, and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to manage time, adapt to changing work scopes, and collaborate with customers, suppliers, and other trades to deliver high-quality outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumbing & Heating Engineer/Handyman
AllRound Gas Services
Maybole, Ayrshire
10.2019 - Current
- Installed, serviced, and repaired central heating systems, boilers, and associated mechanical components, following technical manuals and standard procedures.
- Performed diagnostic checks, fault finding, and functional testing on boilers and heating systems to verify performance and safety before returning equipment to service.
- Maintained accurate job records, including test results, parts used, and work completed, in line with regulatory and company standards.
- Worked within strict gas safety regulations, consistently adhering to safety protocols, PPE requirements, and industry guidelines to protect customers and self.
- Used a wide range of hand tools, meters, and basic test equipment safely and effectively for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Kept work areas and customer sites clean and organized during and after jobs, ensuring tools and materials were stored properly and minimizing waste.
- Managed self-employed schedule, prioritising tasks to effectively meet customer appointments, emergency callouts, and project deadlines.
- Liaised with suppliers, subcontractors, and other trades to coordinate work scope, meet deadlines, and resolve issues quickly.
- Communicated with customers and partners about issues, options, and progress, handling emergency callouts and managing expectations effectively.
- Take pride in delivering high-quality work, consistently checking work for accuracy and compliance with standards.
- Extensive experience working within heavily regulated gas and heating industry, strictly following safety protocols and procedures.
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills; able to identify gaps to standard and resolve or escalate issues appropriately.
- Experienced in managing own schedule, prioritising tasks, and completing work within agreed timeframes, including emergency callouts.
- Maintain clean, organized work areas and tool sets, supporting efficient and safe working practices.
- Work well independently and in collaboration with others, building good working relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.
- Sought opportunities to build new skills, improve methods, and enhance quality of work.
Education
LCL Certification - Natural Gas – LPG Changeover, Leisure Accommodation Vehicles, Residential/Park/Homes
10-2021
National Accredited Certification Scheme for Individual Gas Fitting Operatives - CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1
CNNI
03-2018
Skills
- High-quality work
- Accuracy
- Compliance
- Safety protocols
- Fault-finding
- Troubleshooting
- Task prioritization
- Time management
- Emergency callouts
- Organization
- Efficient working practices
- Collaboration
Timeline
Plumbing & Heating Engineer/Handyman
AllRound Gas Services
10.2019 - Current
LCL Certification - Natural Gas – LPG Changeover, Leisure Accommodation Vehicles, Residential/Park/Homes
National Accredited Certification Scheme for Individual Gas Fitting Operatives - CENWAT, CKR1, HTR1
CNNI