Gavin Thompson Email & Phone Number

Jarrow, Gb

Lanchester, County Durham

Drum Industrial Est & Stanley Sites

Stanley County Durham

I’m the Engineering Manager for Coveris Rigid UK Ltd, a Packaging manufacturer with a global footprint. In this role, I lead the company’s engineering team overseeing twelve Multi-Skilled Engineers, one Engineering Supervisor and four Apprentices; I also have full responsibility for the annual engineering spend/budget of £1.2 million.I am currently working on a €9m project, which has involved the engineering fit-out and construction management of a new factory, including, new chillers… Show more I’m the Engineering Manager for Coveris Rigid UK Ltd, a Packaging manufacturer with a global footprint. In this role, I lead the company’s engineering team overseeing twelve Multi-Skilled Engineers, one Engineering Supervisor and four Apprentices; I also have full responsibility for the annual engineering spend/budget of £1.2 million.I am currently working on a €9m project, which has involved the engineering fit-out and construction management of a new factory, including, new chillers and compressors plus pipe work, power upgrade 700KVA to 3.2MVA, which included a new HV switch and transformers, a new 5000amp LV suite and a new power bus bar supply system, I was also involved in a 20,000 pallet warehouse installation project. This has been a great learning experience for me and is something which I enjoyed doing.Before joining Coveris I worked for Kavli and Europa Magnetics. Both organisations taught me a lot. I’m truly passionate about my work and always eager to connect with other engineers and like-minded people. I enjoy all aspects of my job.I’m always interested in hearing from former colleagues, managers, or just interesting creative people, so feel free to contact me if you’d like to connect. Show less

Gateshead, Tyne And Wear

I worked in the Maintenance Department of the food production and packaging area on a variety of machines, repairing breakdowns and keeping the PPM schedule up to date.Equipment /Tasks • Form Fill and Seal • Tube filling • Automated process pipework • CIP cleaning • Compressors • Blast chiller and spiral chiller• High care area • Lights and important services • Preparation For BRC • Various drives and control systems• Electrical… Show more I worked in the Maintenance Department of the food production and packaging area on a variety of machines, repairing breakdowns and keeping the PPM schedule up to date.Equipment /Tasks • Form Fill and Seal • Tube filling • Automated process pipework • CIP cleaning • Compressors • Blast chiller and spiral chiller• High care area • Lights and important services • Preparation For BRC • Various drives and control systems• Electrical Installation Show less

Nebosh General Certificate, Health And Safety

Btec Hnc, Mechatronics

Btec Onc, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Ilm Level 3, Leadership And Management