Ben McConachie

I am looking for employment as an electrician apprentice. I have registered with the Tech in Ballymena to begin September 2023. I am a keen worker who will always work to the best of my ability. I learn quickly and am good at working with other people. I have also a full UK driving licence and my own transportation.

Education

September 2021 to June 2022

Foundation degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering

University of Portsmouth

September 2021 to June 2022

Attended Dalriada School Ballymoney Sept 2015- June 2021 and gained the following results —

A-Level or equivalent in physics

A-Level or equivalent in History

9 GCSE’s grade A-C

Maths - A

Biology - B

History - B

Physics - B

Religious Education - B

English - C*

Chemistry - C*

Physical Education - C

Work Experience

Bar Staff

The Wool Tower - Broughshane June 2022 to Present

during the summer I worked at weddings in the wool tower, I was responsible for bar work making the customers their drinks, I then was also responsible for doing the turns from the dinner set ups, the ceremony set ups, drinks receptions then also the dance floor. I was also responsible for collecting glasses, washing them and polishing them if required.

Bartender

Hollywood Bowl Group - Portsmouth October 2022 to June 2023

I was responsible for taking customers drink and food orders, after taking these orders and taking the correct payment and giving change if necessary I would then make the drinks that they had paid for and serve them.I was also responsible for making sure that the bar and surrounding areas were kept clean and tidy throughout my shift.

Food and Beverage Assistant

Galgorm Hotel- Ballymena May 2021 to August 2021

I was responsible for taking and putting correct orders through the till, I also served food from the pass. I also did things in the kitchen such as washing and polishing dishes. I also had responsibility behind the bar making a variety of different teas and coffees.The main part of my job came from afternoon teas, serving set menus of hot food and desserts of which I had to explain each part of to the customers

Delivery Driver

Domino's - Coleraine April 2021 to July 2021

Bagging up the correct orders for the correct addresses, driving to the house to deliver the pizza. Also involved in cleaning after the last orders are taking in.

Machine Operator

kiddieland - Portrush

March 2018 to September 2020

I help to make sure the rides are checked to be safe and clean, I help the customers on and off the rides safely. I operate the rides so that they are safe and enjoyable to give the customers the best experience possible. if there was a problem with either the rides systems or with a customer I was responsible for sourcing the problem and then beginning to solve the issue. I had to check the rides I was responsible for in the morning to see if there was any issues before allowing customers on the rides.I was responsible

for making sure the team that I worked with communicate well and effectively between both themselves and customers.

Production Worker

Armstrong Medical Ltd - Coleraine March 2020 to July 2020

During the first lockdown i was part of a team of 8 constructing different parts for air ventilators for hospitals for coronavirus victim, this was only temporary work during the first lockdown.

Customer Assistant

Dunnes Stores - Coleraine November 2019 to January 2020

I’m responsible for helping the customers with their needs and enquires to the best of my abilities as well as working at the tills taking in correct amounts of money and giving out the correct change when necessary. I help keep the shop floor, rails and shelves tidy and also helping with restocking and deliveries.

Kitchen Staff

kiddieland - Portrush March 2018 to August 2019

I was responsible for the taking of orders using good customer service skills, I then had to make the order that the customer wanted to a particular level of quality and safety and then I was responsible for serving the customer the food ordered. I was also responsible for taking the correct money needed to pay for the order and then also give out correct change to the customer.

Work Experience Placement

McAuley Engineering - Ballymoney February 2019 to February 2019

I did a week of engineering experience at McAuleys Ballymoney, I spent part of my time sorting delivery items which were all different parts into the correct places in the warehouse so that each department would take the right parts. The other part of my time was spent with the laser cutters mainly just observing and also building small parts the would later be used in the assembly of a rear ambulance lift.

Ride Assistant

Barry's Amusements - Portrush March 2017 to February 2018

I helped customers on and off the rides making sure everything was done safely, I was responsible for making sure all seatbelts and safety precautions were fastened and secured properly. I also cleaned the windows, counters, glass and floors surrounding my specific ride.

Skills

• can work in a team, good with money, good under pressure, self motivating, good decision making, time management (3 years)
• fast learner
• Machine Operator
• Bartending
• Food service
• Hospitality
• Customer service
• Cash handling
• Till operation