Meet Your Colleagues - David Bickerstaffe

Here at SERC we are keen to promote internal colleagues to allow staff the opportunity to get to know each other and put a face to the name, particularly due to the size and scope of SERC.

This week’s “Meet your Colleagues” features David Bickerstaffe. David is a Customer Service Assistant, working within Customer & Community Services here at SERC.

What does your role at SERC involve?

My role at SERC involves dealing with the public in a number of ways; I sort mail from the public and to staff members, I answer any queries people phoning in might have, I also handle certificates that are handed to students as well as other more general office duties.  

Tell us a bit about your background?

When I left Rupert Stanley College my 1st job was in the Civil Service; in Lisburn Training Centre back in August 1991, then I joined Lisburn Institute of Further & Higher Education College in September 2000 which is now known as SERC.

What 3 words best describe you? 

Helpful, Kind, Social

What do you like to do outside of work?  

I love the North Coast and take trips up there whenever I can, usually staying for a week. Its very relaxing up there, especially near the seaside where I can hear the waves of the sea while going on a walk or sitting watching the world go by. l also stayed in Blair’s Holiday Park Portrush in a static caravan and I also use a house in Portstewart on the NW200 course for race week and other times through the year I also own two classic cars, both Ford Granada’s. Taking them to car shows is always fun.

If you could swap jobs for a day who would it be and why?  

Motor companies are always making new cars, and since I am into my cars, I would like to be the person to test drive them and try them out.

List 3 items you would want with you if you were stranded on a deserted island?  

• Lifetime supply of steak and chips
• Phone
• Tent 

What is your favourite film and why?

I really like the Carry-On films, they’re old but I think they’re hilarious. I also enjoy the Fast and Furious films for the action and cars.  

Where do you most want to travel, but have never been?  

I’m not too big on travelling so I honestly can’t say where I would like to go, but in the past, I enjoyed going to England and France.

What is your top tip for keeping healthy (either physically or mentally) during the lockdown?  

Make sure to stretch your legs and take a small minute break to refocus yourself if you are getting stressed.

If you would like to partake in “Meet Your Colleagues” please contact Calum Donaldson (Marketing and Engagement Intern) at cdonaldson@serc.ac.uk for more details.