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Experienced, resourceful and highly motivated Engineer with over 37 years’ experience in the mechanical, electrical engineering environment. An accomplished leader with the ability to motivate others, build teams and manage resources effectively and efficiently. Able to work under pressure ensuring that deadlines are achieved and within budget. Very good and well-practised IT skills, oral and written communication skills. Honest, trustworthy and loyal with a wealth of practical general management experience, and a good sense of humour.

Responsible for the planning, coordinating and deployment of the Dangerous Goods examination team.Highly qualified and experienced as a Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor, responsible for all matters relating to the carriage of dangerous goods ensuring all HAZARDOUS goods are transported in accordance with current transport regulations.Building and maintenance of the database for collation of data on equipment serviceability and availability for processing by higher formation.Qualified and experienced as an MOT Inspector for the inspection of PSV and HGV vehicles on behalf of the British Forces in Germany.

Successfully maintained a fleet of equipment in excess of £30 Million to exceptionally high levels of availability, through effective and efficient management of limited resources, whilst maintaining clear budgetary guidelines and managed written processes.Accountable for the production output, training and technical support policy for a 90 strong multi-skilled workforce, providing equipment and logistic support to a unique Logistic Support organisation, through effective leadership and control of resources, both human and material. Formulated and implemented written Equipment Care Directives and procedures across the organisation, which were recognised as being outstandingly effective and cost efficient in terms of outcome achievement and were adopted as best practice for use across the regional boundary.Developed, documented and implemented successful Command and Leadership training and validation packages.Responsible for all aspects of Health & Safety within the facility and ensuring that all personnel are correctly trained.