Server / Front of House - Toby Carvery
(2026-05)
Experience Gained
- Deliver friendly and efficient customer service in a busy restaurant environment
- Greeting and seating guests, explaining the carvery process and menu options
- Take drink and dessert orders and served items promptly
- Handled customer queries and ensured a positive dining experience
- Processed card and cash payments accurately using till systems
- Clear and reset tables quickly to maintain service flow
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of the dining area
- Worked effectively as part of a team during busy periods
Trainee Engineering Placement - AkzoNobel Manufacturing - Ashington
(2025-09)
Experience & Learning Areas:
- Developing a foundational understanding of electrical, mechanical and automation engineering
- Supporting basic project management tasks, including planning and documentation
- Learning safe and effective use of small hand tools, assisting with training activities where required
- Gaining introductory knowledge in vibration analysis to support predictive maintenance
- Using CAD software to view, update, and produce simple engineering drawings under supervision
- Learning core principles of Health & Safety, including workplace standards and legislation
- Supporting Health & Safety investigations, collecting information and learning root-cause analysis
- Participating in continuous improvement activities, including problem-solving and efficiency projects
Work Experience - AkzoNobel Manufacturing - Ashington
(2024-07 - 2024-08)
Experience Gained
- Shadowed the engineering team, learning about machinery maintenance and reliability practices
- Gained understanding of asset tactics and how they improve equipment performance
- Learned about sustainable plant processes, including washing and reusing water to reduce waste
- Supported the facilities management team with electrical maintenance tasks
- Observed manufacturing processes across different departments, gaining insight into high-scale paint production
