John Calver Email & Phone Number

Ipswich, United Kingdom

Responsibilities include:• Implementation of ISO:14001 environmental standard and managing daily running of ISO:9001:2008• Daily running of health and safety over two manufacturing sites (Suffolk and Essex) ensuring effective communication and support delivery to both teams• Commercial and contract capabilities working with clients from pre-qualification to completion delivering after sale service with individual care and compassion• Supporting and communicating with commercial, sales and finance teams• Projects and contracts manager – directly reporting to the MD delivered via Microsoft Projects and production planning, illustrating planning and highlighting key milestones across various stages of manufacture and supply• Key team player both within the company and with the customers project team• Follow up of prospective customer contacts and ability to maintain proactive contact with existing customer based not only in the UK but also worldwide• Performing well under pressure to successfully meet stringent deadlines • Working flexibly to meet the needs of the business showing compassion and enthusiasm• Strategically planning and co-ordinating meetings across a variety of departments • Responsible for introduction and compliance with COSHH & risk assessment development within the company• Management of site personnel and site liaison manager for large contracts• Responsible for National Grid Type Registration Approvals • Responsible for the submittal & approval of “RAMS”• Responsible for the procurement of on site services (heavy haulage and cranes)• Responsible for the compiling & acceptance of O&M technical manuals per contract• Responsible for monthly invoicing of contracts and vesting agreements• Extensive working knowledge of understanding technical specifications and drawings• PADS approval gained through working with network rail

Felixstowe

Responsibilities include:• Responsible for the daily management of the office and 8 members of staff• Lead the company through to gain the ISO:9001:2000 accreditation certification• Responsible for all Quality and Health and Safety Auditing as well as monthly reporting • Responsible for the management of vetting incoming tenders through to contract review• Responsible for the purchase of major components and vendor assessing• Responsible for production planning, and management of our new client base• Negotiation of rail contracts with Westinghouse, C Spenser and Balfour Beatty Rail• Producing production bar charts and co-ordinating project management• Responsible for the producing of technical quotations to meet customer requirements• Responsible for producing technical manuals and customer inspection visits• First point of contact for service and repair contracts and installation engineers

Felixstowe

Ipswich, United Kingdom

Ipswich, United Kingdom

• Five year indentured apprenticeship • Four years City & Guilds specialised engineering