I consider myself to be a very conscientious worker who cares about the job in hand and who will work well both individually or as part of a team. I have excellent written and verbal communication skills and will work diligently to provide the best service I possibly can.

I have been highly regarded in all my previous employments which will be demonstrated in any references required.

Qualifications

City and Guilds Level 2 & 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Training & Experience

Fork Lift Licence held

Mobile Elevated Work Platforms Licence held

GEBA training

DIGI Weigh Machine training

Harness & Lanyard training

Foundation Certificate in Health & Safety in the Workplace

Fire Extinguisher training

Previous P4 Pass Holder

EXPERIENCE

April 05 - Present

Cumbrian Seafoods Ltd

Promotion to Shift Engineer

1 Reporting hygiene failures to the QA/QC Manager

2 Controlling & issuing all documentation related to machine breakdowns.

3 Regular maintenance via PPM work

4 Maintaining all operatives machines on a day/night shift basis to ensure smooth running of production

5 To ensure lines are up and running as quickly as possible after any breakdowns

6 To train operatives in all aspects of the safe running of machinery

7 To follow company rules as stated in the company handbook

8 Working as part of a 12 man team

9 Working on fryers at high temperature

10 Fire suppression Systems - Weekly log and tests

11 Wire belt installation and repairs

12 Hydraulic Maintenance and repairs

13 Factory start up procedures including starting boilers, steam & chilled water machines and hydraulic compressors

14 General maintenance of vacuum pumps

15 Effluent plant control

16 Daily readings to ensure oil levels on machines are running correctly

17 General electrical repairs - working with 24V, 240V and 315V

October 03 - April 05

Cumbria Seafoods Ltd

Maintenance Assistant

Cumbrian Seafoods Ltd is a very well established food processing factory producing large varieties of fish and seafood to major retailers.

My duties include:-

1 Reporting direct to the Shift Manager and Engineers.

2 Carrying out various repair work within the factory.

3 Assisting engineers in breakdowns and repair work.

4 Maintaining the factory areas via work order sheets.

5 To shadow shift engineers gaining experience in all areas of the factory.

6 To follow company rules as stated in the company handbook.

7 Working towards promotion to Shift Engineer

July 02 - October 03

Chubb Security

Security

After being made redundant from plumbing contracts and an injury I sustained I was forced to take light work in Security.

My duties included:-

1 Day to day supervision of all members of staff and customers

2 Organisation of daily deliveries within the area of work

3 Mobile patrolling of various sites

4 Weighbridge duties

5 Alarm Monitoring

6 Deister Control

7 Vehicle Searches

October 00 - July 02

Maurice Dalton

Plumbing & Heating Engineer

After successfully completing my apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering I went on to work for a highly successful plumbing contractor

My Duties Included:-

· Working on various large contracts in Cumbria such as Malcolm Wilson, M Sport, Sellafield and Westlakes Science Park

· Air conditioning duct work

· Pipework - Gas, water, air and oil installations

· Pump and motor installations

· Maintenance visits to domestic properties and industrial sites

· Fabrication Work

· Call out duties

· Working as part of a team or equally as well as an individual

September 96 - October 00

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Workington College and various placements

After leaving school I pursued a career in Mechanical Engineering which was something I always wanted to do, I worked in various placements as well as being in house on block and day release, whilst still doing my apprenticeship through the day I took a part time job in the evenings with a local firm to gain more experience and knowledge of this work

My Duties Included:-

· Working within a classroom environment.

· Working on job placements to gain knowledge of industry.

· Gaining qualifications of a high level in my chosen trade.

· Written and practical examinations to work towards completion of my qualifications.