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I am ecstatic to be presented with an apprenticeship opportunity with Thales and I hope my commitment during our two week work placement has shown how serious I am about ascertaining the apprenticeship. I have developed many work-based skills and am eager to advance them further, especially within the broad spectrum of manufacturing activities. I am flexible in how I work, whether independently or as part of a team, and I rapidly assimilate new information. I have had a keen interest in engineering for many years, and this opportunity motivates me to push myself to secure an apprenticeship and eventually branch off to create my own company. I am enthusiastic about learning, flexible in taking on multiple responsibilities, and committed to achieving perfection in my work.…I am ecstatic to be presented with an apprenticeship opportunity with Thales and I hope my commitment during our two week work placement has shown how serious I am about ascertaining the apprenticeship. I have developed many work-based skills and am eager to advance them further, especially within the broad spectrum of manufacturing activities. I am flexible in how I work, whether independently or as part of a team, and I rapidly assimilate new information. I have had a keen interest in engineering for many years, and this opportunity motivates me to push myself to secure an apprenticeship and eventually branch off to create my own company. I am enthusiastic about learning, flexible in taking on multiple responsibilities, and committed to achieving perfection in my work.

Paul Kilby

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I am ecstatic to be presented with an apprenticeship opportunity with Thales and I hope my commitment during our two week work placement has shown how serious I am about ascertaining the apprenticeship. I have developed many work-based skills and am eager to advance them further, especially within the broad spectrum of manufacturing activities. I am flexible in how I work, whether independently or as part of a team, and I rapidly assimilate new information. I have had a keen interest in engineering for many years, and this opportunity motivates me to push myself to secure an apprenticeship and eventually branch off to create my own company. I am enthusiastic about learning, flexible in taking on multiple responsibilities, and committed to achieving perfection in my work.…I am ecstatic to be presented with an apprenticeship opportunity with Thales and I hope my commitment during our two week work placement has shown how serious I am about ascertaining the apprenticeship. I have developed many work-based skills and am eager to advance them further, especially within the broad spectrum of manufacturing activities. I am flexible in how I work, whether independently or as part of a team, and I rapidly assimilate new information. I have had a keen interest in engineering for many years, and this opportunity motivates me to push myself to secure an apprenticeship and eventually branch off to create my own company. I am enthusiastic about learning, flexible in taking on multiple responsibilities, and committed to achieving perfection in my work.

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I am ecstatic to be presented with an apprenticeship opportunity with Thales and I hope my commitment during our two week work placement has shown how serious I am about ascertaining the apprenticeship. I have developed many work-based skills and am eager to advance them further, especially within the broad spectrum of manufacturing activities. I am flexible in how I work, whether independently or as part of a team, and I rapidly assimilate new information.

I have had a keen interest in engineering for many years, and this opportunity motivates me to push myself to secure an apprenticeship and eventually branch off to create my own company. I am enthusiastic about learning, flexible in taking on multiple responsibilities, and committed to achieving perfection in my work.

Skills

Leadership

Experience Level

Leadership

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

DSA Officer at Education Authority, Student Finance NI

July 8, 2025 - Present

Manage Disabled Students Allowance applications, confirm eligibility for DSA, and coordinate Needs Assessments with Ulster University. Communicate with students regarding support arrangements, provide guidance on the funding process, and liaise with disability services to facilitate student wellbeing and support packages.

Crew Member at McDonald's, Belfast, Antrim

September 30, 2017 - July 15, 2025

Performed multiple duties including cooking beef burgers, chicken, and fries, keeping freezers stocked, cleaning floors, and providing customer service such as taking orders and making drinks and ice creams. Conducted full store cleaning at night including cleaning cooking equipment and setting up breakfast equipment by 5 AM.

Sales Assistant at Spar, Belfast, Antrim

January 31, 2018 - July 15, 2025

Maintained cleanliness and tidiness of the shop floor, stocked shelves, 'faced' items by bringing them forward on the shelves, worked with customers by taking orders, handling cash transactions, and providing correct change.

Work Placement at Thales, Belfast, Antrim

November 23, 2018 - July 15, 2025

Tested different parts of electrical equipment including encoder boards by probing electrical currents and running function tests via computer interfaces. Conducted conditioning tests by subjecting parts to temperature changes, pressure tests to detect leaks, and vibration tests to simulate vehicle terrain conditions. Responsible for ensuring all connections worked properly and the durability of equipment through multiple test stages.

Crew Member at McDonald's, Belfast, Antrim

September 30, 2017 - July 15, 2025

Performed various tasks including cooking beef burgers, chicken, and fries, and stocking on-floor freezers. Maintained cleanliness by brushing, mopping, and drying floors, and conducted full store cleaning during night shifts. Also handled customer service duties such as taking orders, collecting payments, and making drinks and ice creams. Responsible for setting up breakfast equipment by 5 a.m.

Sales Assistant at Spar, Belfast, Antrim

January 31, 2018 - July 15, 2025

Maintained shop floor cleanliness and tidying. Responsible for 'facing' shelves by bringing items to the front and stocking. Assisted customers by taking orders, handling cash, and providing change. Also checked customer's fuel needs.

Work Placement at Thales, Belfast, Antrim

November 23, 2018 - July 15, 2025

Tested electrical equipment parts including encoder boards using probes and on-screen schematics for function tests. Conducted conditioning tests by placing boards in temperature-controlled environments. Performed function, pressure, and vibration tests on tray equipment to ensure durability and leak integrity. Ensured all connections and buttons worked appropriately through systematic testing procedures.

Item Picker at Henderson's Food Service, Belfast, Mallusk

December 31, 2018 - July 15, 2025

Operated a pick truck to retrieve specified items from the warehouse and neatly placed them into cages for recipients. Maintained warehouse cleanliness by removing plastic and cardboard debris to ensure safety and smooth operation.

Warehouse Operative at B&Q, Belfast, Newtownabbey

January 1, 2019 - Present

Handled deliveries by unloading stock from lorries using forklifts and moving cages into the warehouse. Segregated stock into respective departments and assisted departments on the shop floor with stocking shelves. Managed overstock by storing items on higher levels and maintained cleanliness by removing cardboard from opened boxes.

Crew Member at McDonald's, Belfast, Antrim

September 30, 2017 - July 15, 2025

Performed various duties including cooking beef burgers, chicken, and fries, stocking freezers, floor cleaning using brushes and mops, customer service tasks such as taking and collecting orders, and making drinks and ice creams. Night duties included full store cleaning such as cleaning vats and grills and setting up breakfast equipment.

Sales Assistant at Spar, Belfast, Antrim

January 31, 2018 - July 15, 2025

Maintained shop floor cleanliness, faced and stocked shelves, worked with customers processing orders and fuel checks, cash handling including providing correct change.

Work Placement at Thales, Belfast, Antrim

November 23, 2018 - July 15, 2025

Tested various parts of electrical equipment including encoder boards using probes to check electrical current, function tests via computer guided schematics, conditioning tests involving temperature cycling, pressure testing to check seals, vibration tests simulating vehicle terrain conditions, and ensuring all connections on mechanical trays were working correctly.