Paul Symes

Experienced Technician

Talent

LondonMember since July 4, 2026

Ability to work well within a team and manage teams and workloadsAbility to work to precision and creatively with handsThorough and pay attention to detailStrong knowledge of dentistryExtensive experience working with acrylicsKnowledge of manufacturing production and processesStrong customer service skillsInjection moulding machinesProsthetics Department managementCasting & Trimming ModelsGum shields manufacturing

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I am a hardworking, enthusiastic, and diligent technician. Having worked for over 20 years in prosthetics, I bring a vast experience in dental and other specialist areas. Creativity and working with my hands is what I do best, and the precision outputs are of a high standard. As a father of four, I have put my hand to just about every creative model you can imagine, in addition to being 'the fixer of everything'.

Experience

Lunchtime Supervisor/Catering Assistant - Burlington Primary School

(2017-02)

Supervising and managing a team during lunchtime at local primary school.

To ensure the smooth running of the lunchtime activities: Ensuring children are suitably nourished, behave well and adhere to the lunchtime routine.
School Maintenance: Support for the caretaker in maintenance of the school building and grounds
Extension of hours due to excellent execution of responsibilities

Part Time Customer Delivery Driver - Tesco

(2022-09)

Delivering groceries to Tesco customers at their home addresses

Vehicle maintenance: Daily vehicle safety checks
Delivery driving: Drive a 3.5 tonne long wheel-based van.
Customer Service: Drive to scheduled customer times and provide an excellent and friendly service.

House Husband & Father - Self-employed

(2009-04 - 2017-01)

Supporting and nurturing three children.

School support – trips etc
Scout Assistant to Scout Leader
'Fixer of everything' around the house
Supporting the children with their creative projects – Easter eggs, costumes for theme days, plays and assemblies, Tudor houses, Roman swords, Anderson shelters, plants, baking

Dental Technician (Prosthetics) - West Surrey Dental Lab

(1988-09 - 2009-04)

Responsible for the day-to-day management of the lab's prosthetic department. Managing incoming workload, allocations and timings as well as deliveries to dental surgeries.

Prosthetics Department management - Managing Prosthetics Workload, booking jobs out, deliveries, maintaining clean working environment and maintenance of stock levels and machinery for the department
Casting & Trimming Models: Casting models from dental alginate impressions using different types of plaster
Setting up for wax-try-in: Processing wax try-ins using the 'lost wax' process
Finishing dentures: Trimming using micro motor and polishing acrylic dentures on a lathe.
Case Analysis: Discussing cases directly with surgeons and attending surgeries for more difficult cases
Gum Shields: Manufacturing of gum shields using pressure forming equipment based on dental impressions provided by surgeons.
Promoted to manage the prosthetics department
Trained & Skilled in the use of injection moulding machines
Trained & skilled in the manufacture of gum shields

Part time work experience - Hill Mason

(1986-09 - 1998)