Steven Sexton

I am a practical, hands-on individual with extensive experience operating, maintaining and troubleshooting a wide range of machinery and equipment across garden maintenance, landscaping and catering environments. I bring strong problem-solving ability, a high attention to detail and a commitment to working safely and efficiently. My background includes customer-facing roles where reliability, clear communication and professionalism were essential.

I am motivated to develop my skills and learn a skilled trade as a service engineer. I am known for being calm under pressure, adaptable, hardworking and eager to learn. I am looking for a long-term career development and aspire to put my extensive knowledge from the food and drink industry with my hardworking drive and machinery knowledge and experience.

Garden Maintenance - SGS Garden Services (Self-Employed) - Northampton

(2024-01)

• Maintaining and repairing a wide range of mechanical equipment including mowers, ride-on machines and powered hand tools, ensuring safe and reliable operation.
• Diagnosing faults, carrying out routine servicing and performing minor mechanical repairs to reduce downtime and maintain efficiency.
• Managing day-to-day operations with strong attention to detail, accuracy and accountability for customer satisfaction.
• Applying health & safety procedures, risk assessments and safe-working practices when using tools, chemicals and machinery.
• Building strong customer relationships through clear communication, reliability and professional service delivery.

Landscape & Garden Maintenance - JR Garden Solutions - Northampton

(2015-01 - 2024-01)

• Operating, maintaining and troubleshooting a wide range of equipment including chainsaws, hedge cutters, fencing tools, compact machinery and landscaping tools.
• Planning and delivering projects involving groundworks, landscaping, vegetation management and tree surgery, often requiring technical problem-solving and adaptability.
• Interpreting customer plans and specifications, ensuring work is completed accurately, safely and to deadline.
• Conducting pre-use checks, routine maintenance and safe operation of machinery in line with health & safety standards.
• Working independently and as part of a team, taking responsibility for task organisation, prioritisation and quality control.

Head Chef - Anchor Farm Catering - Northampton

(2021-01 - 2023-01)

• Managing high-pressure event operations, coordinating equipment, logistics and team members across multiple sites.
• Operating and maintaining commercial kitchen equipment, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient use.
• Applying strong organisational skills, time management and attention to detail when preparing large-scale orders.
• Communicating directly with clients, adapting to requirements and maintaining a professional, customer-focused approach.

Manager / Head Chef - The Workhouse - Brixworth

(2019-01 - 2020-01)

• Leading daily operations including equipment checks, stock control, scheduling and team supervision.
• Ensuring compliance with strict hygiene, safety and documentation standards — transferable to engineering environments requiring procedural accuracy.
• Training staff, delegating tasks and maintaining high performance under time-critical conditions.
• Managing customer expectations and resolving issues quickly and professionally.

Quality Assurance Technician - Greencore - Northampton

(2017-01 - 2019-01)

• Conducting inspections, audits and quality checks, ensuring products met strict safety and compliance standards.
• Recording data accurately using digital systems (including Excel), interpreting results and reporting findings to management.
• Working to tight deadlines while maintaining precision, documentation accuracy and adherence to procedures.
• Training new staff on quality processes and paperwork, demonstrating strong communication and technical understanding.
• Collaborating with technical and development teams to resolve issues and improve product reliability in manufacturing.

City and Guilds NVQ - Professional Chef Diploma Levels 1, 2 and 3

Level 2 - Food Safety

BTEC - Hospitality