What type of job are you looking for?
I'm lokking for a welding job: MIG, ARC, TIG, in Netherlands.
What nationality are you?
I'm British.
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
I speak native English, a little French, and a little German. I speak "tourist" Greek.
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
I would like to work in Netherlands or Belgium. I have worked in Netherlands before, and get on well with the people there.
What countries have you worked in?
Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Crete / Greece.
What countries do you have a visa to work in?
I am an EU citizen (English), so am able to work in the whole of Europe.
What field do you currently work in?
At the moment, I'm working on house and gardeneng maintenance, including maintenance of machines, and make staircases and railings.
What fields have you worked in before?
Since 1992, I've been a welder and metal fabricator, but previously worked as a vehicle repairer. I also worked briefly, as a SCUBA instructor in Ireland. While at school, doing A'levels, I worked part time as a barman.
What qualifications do you hold?
G6 pipe (ARC) Flux cored MIG (horizontal and vertical) MIG (horizontal fillet) First aid in the workplace
PADI: Open Water Scuba Instructor BSAC: Open Water Instructor First responder(first aid-diving related) Oxygen administration for divers ASSET: diving equipment maintenance ASSET: cylinder testing ASSET: gas mixing
O'level: mathematics, statistics, biology, chemistry, physics, geography, english (language), use of english, computer studies.
A'level: biology, chemistry.
Degree(hons): biology
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
Both are important, as the former shows others your ability to understand formal concepts, while skills show others your aptitude and abilities concerning your chosen interests/job choice.
Describe the benefits of working with others
It's great to work with others for the following reasons; Human company is desirable. The task gets done faster than if you did all the jobs yourself. More complex tasks can be completed if many skilled workers, trained in different disciplines work together.
Describe the benefits of working alone
I have been self employed as a welder, and enjoyed it as I was allowed to consult with the client, and make suggestions toward improving the product. Working alone allows me to show the client/employer my skill as a tradesman, being 100% accountable for the work I've done.
What was your worst working experience?
Some places I've worked in had no organisation, and many of the finished constructs weren't build to the correct specification, so they all had to be altered on site. This meant that they took much longer than they should/ time was wasted.
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
There are many, but the most important I think, is do the job correctly the first time, understand what is required of you, and if you have any questions, ask. If you are making a mistake, have the sense to realise, stop, then seek clarification from my superior/foreman.
What unique skills do you have?
I'm diligent, honest, realistic, capable, able to work as part of a team, and also with others. I'm sociable, intelligent, can use computers, enjoy a challenge, like to solve problems. I have a full driving licence for cars and motorcycles.
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
I love the sea, so my ideal job would be welding/testing in a ship repair or construction environment. I also like the cleanliness of stainless-steel, and enjoy welding that.
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
I enjoyed ship repair in Netherlands very much, as so much was done in so short an amount of time. The turn-around for ships entering and leaving the repair yard was very rapid. I enjoy working on varied projects, and seeing the finished constructs, built to the customers specifications. I love seeing the raw steel plate, box and pipe, being transformed into a useful construct.
Wjat are the least interesting aspects of your field?
There aren't really any in my opinion, although, sometimes, long periods in the workshop (months) can become a little boring, but that is balanced by the stability which is a positive aspect to the work environment.
Please replace this with a question of your own
Although I'm a very experienced mild-steel and stainless-steel welding operative, my welding codes are out of date, so I would like to take a welding test at the site of my place of work, then recode. I'm looking for an employer who will see my potential, and allow me to become a valued member of their workforce.
How can potential employers contact you?
I can be contacted easily through email; timcgoddard@gmail.com
I can also be contacted via telephone; 030 69 3055 4837 (this is my Greek mobile number)
I am presently living in Crete/Greece, but will travel up to Northern Europe soon.
