William Watson

Electrical Improver with experience supporting electrical installations on major industrial projects, including panel installations, containment, cable installation, terminations, testing and commissioning. Reliable, safety-conscious and committed to developing into a fully qualified industrial electrician, with a particular interest in the energy, utilities and infrastructure sectors. Seeking to build a long-term career delivering critical electrical infrastructure across the UK.

Electrician's Mate at skcg electrical, shotton paper mill (2025-05 – Present)

• Installed and connected MCCs, distribution boards, control panels and associated equipment, working from electrical drawings and specifications.
• Installed containment systems including cable tray, ladder rack, basket, conduit and trunking in industrial environments.
• Pulled, dressed, labelled, glanded and terminated SWA and multicore power/control cables.
• Carried out 3-phase terminations, earthing and bonding of electrical equipment in accordance with site standards.
• Assisted with industrial motor installations including isolators, power connections, star/delta terminations and commissioning checks.
• Performed electrical testing including continuity, insulation resistance and polarity testing, supporting fault finding and commissioning activities.
• Experienced working safely on large industrial sites, including MEWP operation, permit systems and strict adherence to health and safety procedures.

Project Lead at Hyde Precision Components (2024-07 – 2025-05)

Managed aerospace manufacturing projects from planning to delivery within both commercial and military sectors. Coordinated teams and suppliers to meet tight deadlines, resolving problems on and off site to keep production moving. Hands-on tasks including fetching materials, preparing jobs, and ensuring readiness for production.

Experienced in following detailed technical specifications and safety procedures (COSHH assessments, environmental compliance, ISO specs). Skilled in Power BI, MS Projects, ERP software (SAP), and technical documentation to plan and track complex jobs.

General Labourer / Groundworker at Cronulla (2018-09 – 2019-09)

• Civil groundwork: trenching, drainage installation, levelling, soil compaction.
• MEWP operation and safe working at height during installations.
• Used angle grinders, breakers, and core drills for demolition and fitting tasks.
• Safe removal/disposal of hazardous materials per site procedures.

BSc in Mathematics with Sports Science – University of Loughborough (2025)

A-levels in Maths, Further maths and Physics – Queen's Park High School (2015)