1. Warren Hobson
9 Drake Ave, Manchester M221BT
Warren.hobsonwh@gmail.com
07790627652
PROFILE
A highly dedicated, hardworking and trustworthy individual with over 15 years’ experience across a wide variety of
industries. Including Telecoms, Construction and Engineering.
As a Team Manager I am dedicated to continuous process improvement in the face of rapidly evolving and
changing markets. I am extremely results-orientated and proactive in addressing and resolving problems. I
have drive, excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, with management experience and a willingness to take
on added responsibility to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and
advanced complex problem solving skills. My commitment to hitting targets and understanding business needs
is a particular skill.
KEY SKILLS
Worked Base Skills Personal Skills
Team Management Excellence in Customer Service
Data Analysis Organized and hard working
People and Project Management Good timekeeper
Coaching and Mentoring Motivation
Technical Support Human Resources
Qualifications Gained
NVQ level3 Mechanical machine engineering
NVQ level2 business management
Team Technology Modular 1, 2, 3 passed (internal accreditation for team managers)
Openreach MEWP Operator (Hoist), Exchange frames trained,Copper and FTTC accreditations
Forkliftcounterbalancelicense
NASWRA Street works
GCSE in Math’s, English,science,Art, IT, Geography, Design & Technology.
CAREER HISTORY
Kelly Communications, North West June 2012 to present
Telecoms/Satellite Engineer/ Senior Team Manager
In my time at Kelly Communications I worked my way up from a satellitefield engineer on the Hughes Project installingfor
the National Lottery, moving onto the Openreach project first as an installation engineer to then become a Team Manager,
I was Responsiblefor managing a team of 20-30 engineers based in the Manchester, Mersey, Lancashireand Cumbria areas
of the North West. My Duties included,making sureengineer’s hit the targets set by monitoringtheir productivity,
complaints and completion rates.
Health and safety is key and on sitedaily checks aredone to make sureall engineers areadhering to and complyingwith
Health and Safety Procedures,
After justover a year as team manager, I was aligned into an Area Managers position dueto my drive and commitment, I
overlook the operation and guide the managers where needed to ensure all targets aremet on performance.
My team consists of 7 Team Managers and approx.150 engineers stretching from the midlands up through the North West
to the boarders of Scotland.
From the delivery of the day to day jobs to brakingdown the “raw “data into a format the team mangers can use through
MicrosoftExcel amongst other programs, This includes quality and health and safety reports. I also havethe roleof making
sure the North west/North Midlands area has sufficientresourceto cope with the client’s demands. Monitor the P & L
reports and complete the weekly wages ensuringall relevantpayments are met.
Duringmy time with the Kelly Group I was asked to assiston a new contractwhich the group had obtained, with Vodafone
being the client,in this short time I learntmany things regardingthe fibre network and the supply of direct fibreto both
homes and business. I learntthe technical understandingof both how fibre works as wel l as the network infrastructureof
Vodafone, one of the key skills learnton this projectwas the importance of meeting deadlines in regards to serviceand
delivery and the business implications to the clientand the company when these deadlines arenot met.

2. Hobsons Choice Plastering Service 2009 to 2012
Plaster
Self-employed Plasteringservice,mainly domestic work plastering,dry liningand render, working to a high standard,my
main aspects of this job were preparation and finish of any plasteringworks needed from small patch work to full housere-
skim.Over my time as a plasterer I also picked up other skillsclosely linked to the plasteringindustry,someminor works
includingJoinery,plumbingand brickwork.
S.M.C. Euroclamp 2004 to 2009
Multi-skilled Engineer
Workingas a Hydraulic fitter,my rolewas based around the fittingof Hydraulic fork liftattachments for various industries,
my main duties included assembly,repair and serviceof all types of hydraulic equipment workingfrom CAD drawings,in my
time working for SMC I also picked up various other skillsrelatingto the industry,I covered works on the CNC milling/
turning machines,spray paintingin thebody shop when needed as well as managing the engineers stores area for several
months due to business needs.
Sat-vision ltd 2002-2004
Satellite installation Engineer
Satelliteinstallation and repair,I worked on a national contractinstallingand repairingsatelliteequipment for homebase
store’s radio in a two man team, from full installation and commissioningtheRF equipment in store, to call outrepairs this
was a national contractworkingaway frequently.
W.Kilbride and Sons 1999 to 2002
Multi-skilled Engineer
My role within this company was as a mechanical fitter workingfor the largestprintfinishingcompany in Europe, I carried
out serviceand repair of the various machines supplied to the industry.With the onsiteinstallation and commissioningof
the machines,good customer interaction skillswas a necessity with this role.My duty’s included workingin a factory
environment as well as workingaway at times. As I was still youngI started as an Assistanton the installations and would
often assistthe Main engineer, before leavingI was being sent out as the “Lead” engineer due to my drive commitment and
also logical thinkingunder pressure. At times Machinery up to £100 000 would be installed into someof the largestprint
finishing factories.
Ingersol/ Dresser Rand 1997 TO 1999
Apprentice Engineer
Apprentice engineer- working to obtain NVQ level 3 in Machineengineering/ fitting. As an apprentice most of my time was
spent in the trainingschool work shop,beingshown/ trained the methods needed to work to precision standard Micron
tolerances,and the use of all engineeringmachines/ equipment and techniques.
HOBBIES/ INERESTS
My main hobbies – Keeping marinefish and corals,readingbooks,I enjoy most sports and liketo play darts when I can.
REFERENCES
Darrell Oxley
Project Manager- Carillion Telent
39a Glendalecrescent
Lostock hall
Preston PR55YA
Telephone- 07506550135
Darrell.Oxley@me.com
Julie Little
Accounts Manger
45 Plowden Rd
Manchester
M221GT
Telephone- 07712727009
Littlejulie@hotmail.co.uk