David Cosgrif

Qualified electrician with a wide knowledge of installation, standards of practice and legislation. Experienced in installing, maintaining and repairing electrical systems, mainly in a domestic environment. Excellent written and spoken communications with the public and an enthusiastic attitude. An ability to work carefully and methodically with a flexible approach to working hours and conditions.

Electrician at Mears (2022-07 – Present)

Mears are one of the largest providers of repairs, maintenance, installation and regeneration services in the UK and work locally with Milton Keynes Council on their many thousands of homes. As an electrician, I am involved in the electrical testing of both tenanted and void properties, installation of new equipment and accessories, such as fuse boards, fans, smoke alarms, general repairs and electrical certification in the form of EICR's, EIC's and Minor Works.

EV Installer at Plug-Me-In (Lowri Beck) (2022-01 – 2022-05)

Installing and testing Electric vehicle charging points at domestic properties. Manufacturers equipment included Ohme, EO, Indra and Wallbox. General maintenance and repairs to existing EV chargers was also undertaken. Other duties included surveying and photographing properties to assist with materials and costing processes.

EV Installer at Powered Solutions (2021-05 – 2021-09)

Installation of various brand name home charging equipment including Pod Point, Rolec, Ohme, Sync and Wallbox.

Electrician at British Gas (2017-06 – 2021-05)

Responsible for visiting the large British Gas customer base as an electrician, installing and maintaining/repairing the fixed electrical equipment and accessories both inside and outside properties. Duties would include organising and prioritising customer appointments, installing fuse boards, fans, PIR floodlights, sensors and smoke alarms as well as general repairs or replacements.

Electrician at McIntyre Electrical Ltd (2016-11 – 2017-06)

Working on a sub-contractor basis, responsible for installing and certifying new fuse boards in the Milton Keynes council housing sector. Ensuring all work is carried out to current wiring regulations and safety guidelines.

Electrician at Connect Property Services (2016-03 – 2016-11)

Serving the Beds/Herts area social housing sector, duties included maintaining and repairing electrical wiring, equipment and accessories, tracing and rectifying electrical faults, fuse board installations and completing certification.

Self-Employed NICEIC Electrician at Omega Electrics (2009-06 – 2016-02)

Working for myself as a self-employed NICEIC registered domestic electrician. A typical week could involve attending to customer enquiries, scheduling times, preparing quotes, advertising and promoting the business, liaising with other trades if necessary and keeping up to date with the electrical industry. General work undertaken would include fuse board installations, fault finding and diagnosis, lighting and PIRs, fan installations, rewires or partial rewires, external supplies to outbuildings, circuit design and NICEIC certification.

TEC20/30 in Four week Electrical Training Course – Technique Training, Chesterfield (2010 – 2010)

City & Guilds 2330 in Level 2 Electrotechnical (Theory, Practical) – Milton Keynes College, Woughton Campus (2011 – 2011)

City & Guilds 2330 in Level 3 Inspection & Testing (Theory, Practical) – Milton Keynes College, Woughton Campus (2012 – 2012)

18th Edition Wiring Regulations and Level 3 Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation – Trade Skills 4U, Leeds (2019 – 2019)

Domestic Ventilation Course – Vent Axia Limited, Crawley (2023 – 2023)

City & Guilds 2391-52 in Initial & Periodic Electrical Inspection and Testing – NICEIC Head Office Dunstable (2024 – 2024)