James D.

VIP Engineer at Sky

Grimsby, England, United Kingdom

About

I've worked at Sky for a number of years crafting my trade in the industry. I now work within our VIP team and I work in the following areas: Cloud based WiFi, Cisco Systems, IT Networking and Satellite design and infrastructure mainly in a commercial environment. Within my team we manage Sky's Guestlist customers using roped techniques to complete satellite installs. I have completed courses with the CAI, gained a CSCS card and IPAF 3a and 3b licences

Experience

  • Sky (10 yrs 1 mo)
    • VIP Engineer
      Jun 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Working within a reactive team across the UK and Europe my responsibilities include: - Bespoke Satellite Systems: Design, plan, install and service for our Retail Stores and stands and VIP/Guest-List customers. - Installation of IT networks: Commercial and Residential. - Maintaining Sky's 'Cloud WiFi' throughout the country working with our teams in Sky Business. - Bespoke project management. - Event management; working alongside internal and external stakeholders. - Product launch deployment. - Working at Height using a number of different platforms. SAT Trained with a enhanced experience in MDU systems including Fibre and Coax IRS.

    • VIP Engineer (Secondment)
      Jul 2021 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs

      Assisting the VIP team with ongoing project work. - SRS Installs, Refits and Servicing - Sky Guest List Customer Installs. - Bespoke Satellite installs. - In house Sky commercial Installs - Provide up-skill training to DTH and SE engineers Now it’s been announced. Sky Glass I’ve been involved in the launch of our new Glass product. This has involved: - Installing Sky Glass into our Guest List and Influence customers homes. - Modifying our Retail Stands - Assistance with the installations at our Launch event.

    • Specialist Engineer & MDU Systems Engineer
      Oct 2020 - Jun 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Continuing with DTH practices but with additional skills. - Installing Sky Q in MDU systems. - Installing and Maintaining our Cloud network across Sky Business. - Installing and Servicing Sky TV across Sky Business. - Using Roped techniques to install Sky TV. Along with extended CAT and DAT ladder techniques. - Taking day to day escalations for H&S and Line of Sight issues. - Mentoring New and Existing engineers - Coaching best practices to engineers across the region.

  • Recruitment Consultant at Adecco Group UK & Ireland
    Sep 2015 - Jun 2016 · 10 mos

    Building and maintaining relationships with clients and creating a vast portfolio of candidates. I'm the sole recruiter working on Adecco Grimsby's permanent desk. Looking into many different industries we are thriving towards success. I arrange interviews for candidates in many different industries. Working closely with clients to understand their business needs and fulfilment. If you are a client looking to add to your team or maybe a candidate looking to take the next step in their career then please get in touch with myself: [email protected]

  • Sales Executive at Hartwell
    Jun 2014 - Sep 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos

    - Following Hartwelll 13 step sales process - Take an initial enquirer into a sale, deliver and follow up - Maintain stock quality - Assist with manufacture standards, training and development

  • Customer Service Agent at BT
    Apr 2012 - Jun 2014 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    - Apprentice customer service advisor - Dealing with inbound calls; faults - Up Selling additional products to customers. - Escalation Manager duties, handle complaints with company procedures. - Apprentices awards - Maintaining high KPI targets - Being complaint with system regulations and targets of inbound/outbound calls and wrap times.