Callum Nicholls

Reliable and hardworking professional with experience working within engineering, operational, customer-facing and supervisory environments. Currently employed as a Design Engineer within an industrial engineering business, where I work to established procedures, maintain high standards of accuracy and safety, identify issues and work collaboratively with production and engineering teams.

I have extensive experience working in busy, physically demanding environments through previous hospitality and retail roles, including more than six years at Toby Carvery where I progressed to Kitchen Assistant Manager.

I hold a full UK automatic driving licence and have completed Confined Space Training.

I am comfortable working independently and as part of a team, following Health & Safety procedures, working outdoors or in practical environments and adapting to changing workloads and priorities.

I am looking for a practical, hands-on role where I can apply my reliability, safety awareness, attention to detail and strong work ethic.

Design Engineer — Vacuum Furnace Solutions Ltd

Walsall | June 2024 – Present

• Work within an industrial engineering environment, following established Health & Safety procedures and company processes.
• Produce and review engineering drawings and technical documentation to a high standard of accuracy.
• Work closely with engineering, production and project teams to ensure work is completed safely and correctly.
• Identify discrepancies, potential issues and hazards and communicate these to the appropriate colleagues.
• Carry out structured checks to ensure work meets specifications and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation relating to ongoing engineering projects.
• Manage multiple tasks and changing priorities while meeting required deadlines.
• Use a methodical approach to investigating problems and identifying practical solutions.
• Completed Confined Space Training to further develop knowledge of safe working practices within restricted working environments.

Health & Wellbeing Coach — MAN V FAT

Oldbury & Kidderminster | February 2022 – Present

• Independently manage weekly football-based weight-management sessions supporting more than 80 members across two locations.
• Set up and organise sessions and ensure activities operate safely and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate member, attendance and performance records.
• Communicate instructions, rules and safety expectations clearly.
• Identify and respond appropriately to issues arising during sessions.
• Work independently and take responsibility for the smooth running of activities.
• Coordinate with colleagues, venue staff and members to resolve operational issues.

Retail Assistant — Iceland

Merry Hill | November 2021 – January 2024

• Worked effectively within a busy retail environment while maintaining high standards of customer service.
• Assisted with stock handling, replenishment, checkouts and general shop-floor duties.
• Followed workplace Health & Safety and operational procedures.
• Worked efficiently while standing and moving for extended periods.
• Responded to changing priorities and supported colleagues during busy periods.

Kitchen Assistant Manager — Toby Carvery

Burnt Tree Island, Tipton | January 2015 – November 2021

• Progressed into a supervisory position within a busy, physically demanding working environment.
• Supervised colleagues and organised workloads during high-pressure service periods.
• Trained staff in operational procedures, Health & Safety, food hygiene and expected working standards.
• Carried out practical duties while maintaining required safety and cleanliness standards.
• Identified and responded to hazards and operational problems.
• Worked long and varied shifts including evenings and weekends.
• Ensured equipment and working areas were maintained safely and appropriately.
• Adapted quickly to changing staffing levels, workloads and operational requirements.

MSc Sports Performance Analysis — University of Worcester

2023–2024 | Pass

BSc (Hons) Football Coaching and Performance — University of Wolverhampton

2021–2023 | 2:1

A-Levels / Level 3 Qualifications — Sandwell Academy

Business – C | ICT – C | BTEC Sport Development – D*D

GCSEs — Sandwell Academy

Including English, Maths, Science, ICT, Business, Sport, PE and Catering.