Patrick Giles

Reliable and practical handyman with extensive experience gained through engineering, mechanical assembly, maintenance, woodworking, DIY projects, and community work. Skilled at fault finding, repairing, assembling and maintaining equipment, using hand and power tools, reading drawings, and completing jobs to a high standard. Friendly, trustworthy and safety-conscious, with excellent customer service skills and a strong work ethic.

Member / Contributor - Bexhill Men's Shed

(2026-01)

• Carry out woodworking, mechanical repairs, electronics repairs, 3D printing projects, tool use, fabrication and general maintenance
• Repair household items and help other members with practical projects

Volunteer Retail Assistant - Age UK / Save the Children / Cancer Research UK

(2026-01)

• Assist customers, move and prepare stock, assemble displays, keep premises tidy and support day-to-day shop operations

Electronics Engineer - Scientifica Ltd

(2014-01 - 2026-12)

Developed excellent practical skills including mechanical assembly, sheet metal work, equipment installation, fault finding, workshop activities, documentation and working safely with tools and machinery.

Patient Support Driver - South Central Ambulance Service

(2017-01 - 2025-12)

Provided reliable service, maintained vehicles, assisted vulnerable people and demonstrated professionalism and dependability.

BSc (Hons) - Engineering

HNC - Engineering

ONC - Engineering

Electrical qualifications - City & Guilds