Career summary
2002 – 2013 BRITISH ARMY (ROYAL ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS)
Ex Forces (REME) Mechanical Engineer.
• February 2002 –(12years) Serving in the British Army, both in barracks and on deployment, while specialising in the field of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
• Vehicle mechanic and junior manager
Vehicle/Equipment Inspector
HM Forces (Army)
January 2003
Inspected a wide range of vehicles and equipment to VOSA standard. Which Ensured Drivers/Operators could meet targets set with the minimum of disturbance to routine.
Ensured all aspects of the Health and safety at work act; adhered to minimise the risk of injury.
Carried out daily checks to ensure registers for lifting tackle, COSHH, and PPE were up to date.
Successfully maintained the workshop COSHH cabinet contents and associated safety data sheets.
Recorded and maintained hard copies and database copies of vehicle inspection reports, to achieve a successful pass on yearly external equipment audits.
Assessed the costing of damage to vehicles after road traffic accidents, major assembly failure and roadside bombs.
Liaised and tasked relevant outside repair agencies to undertake work on contracted equipment, ensuring equipment is fit for purpose and ready for next scheduled use.
Attended weekly meetings with senior management, extracted and disseminated relevant information to my team.
Used and passed on knowledge of MANCAT II the MAN Truck Diagnostic computer.
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer
Vehicle Mechanic Team Member
Diagnosed and repaired faults on various equipment types.
Supervised and certify the repairs carried out by more junior tradesmen.
Achievements:
Highlighted, documented and provided a solution to a costly problem with valued equipment which has an essential role in Afghanistan.
Eased the transition between old and new documenting and reporting system. From paper and filling cabinets to a computer system. This involved teaching myself then training others on the workings of the system.
Identified the lesser skilled members of my team and rectified these issues with appropriate remedial training.
Spent time in the Middle East as part of the Operational Mentor and Liaison Team. Giving the Afghanistan National Army vital Knowledge and Training to Work safely, efficiently and without Supervision in the future
Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer (Vehicles)
• Vehicle Inspector 2009
Inspected a wide range of vehicles to VOSA standard. Which Ensured Drivers/Operators could meet targets efficiently
Recorded and maintained hard copies and database copies of vehicle inspection reports, to achieve a successful pass on yearly external equipment audits.
Assess the costing of damage to vehicles after RTAs, major assembly failure and roadside bombs
Liaised and tasked relevant repair agencies to undertake work on contracted equipment, ensuring equipment is fit for purpose .
• Junior Production Manager 2009-2010
Supervised teams of up to 15 junior mechanics during daily tasks.
Facilitated the training and development of junior mechanics.
Identify weaker members of my team and rectified these issues with appropriate remedial training.
Coached and mentored junior tradesmen so that they are able to progress not only in the capabilities at trade, but also in other aspects of their military career.
Delegated work out to achieve efficient working practice, therefore ensured targets and deadlines were met.
Diagnosed and repaired faults on various equipment types.
Supervised and certified the repairs carried out by more junior tradesmen.
Electro – Mechanical Engineer (Equipment and Vehicles)
Inspected a wide range of vehicles to VOSA standard. Which Ensured Drivers/Operators could meet targets set with the minimum of disturbance to routine.
Recorded and maintained hard copies and database copies of vehicle inspection reports, to achieve a successful pass on yearly external equipment audits.
Assessed the costing of damage to vehicles after road traffic accidents, major assembly failure and roadside bombs.
Liaised and tasked relevant outside repair agencies to undertake work on contracted equipment, ensuring equipment is fit for purpose and ready for next scheduled use.
Attended weekly meetings with senior management, extracted and disseminated relevant information to my team.
Junior Production Manager
Supervised teams of up to 20 junior mechanics during daily tasks.
Facilitated the training and development of junior mechanics.
Coached and mentored junior tradesmen so that they are able to progress not only in their capabilities at trade, but also in other aspects of their military career.
Delegated work out to achieve efficient working practice, therefore ensured targets and deadlines were met.
Key Skills:
• Mechanical Engineering and Fitting
• Electrical Engineering
• Maintenance
• Quality Assurance and Assessment
• Communication
• Analysis and Problem Solving
• PAT Testing
• Auditing and Reporting
• Team Work and Team Leadership
• Advanced PC Literate.
Education And School:
School of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers
2001 – 2003
Maths, English, Science; Performing Engineering Operations
VT Land : Trade Proficiency – Inspector, Vehicles
VT Land : Trade Proficiency – Vehicle Mechanic Class 1
Queen victoria School (GCSE ,Maths,Physics,English)
Other Qualifications
NEBOSH General, Fire Safety ,Risk Management and Environmental Management.
Full UK Driving Licence and Forklift Licence,Including Counter balace rough terrain JCB.
