Christopher Fletcher EngTech MSOE MCMI christopher.fletcher1@outlook.com

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Personal statement

A highly disciplined, resourceful and experienced mechanical engineering manager with experience in managing people, processes and equipment. With skilled planning techniques and an in depth knowledge of lean processes the most complex projects are completed with relative ease and to schedule. 14 years experience working in workshops, military environments (three tours of Afghanistan) and various countries around the world controlling the maintenance, repair and inspection of a varied vehicle fleet including both wheeled and armoured tanks. A skilled manager that is capable of getting the best from individuals and managing career paths in order to progress individuals forward for the benefit of both the company and individual.

Key skills and qualities

Adept at providing goal orientated solutions in challenging environments under significant time and financial pressures

Punctual, excellent appearance and bearing with superb communication skills

Confident in leading teams to deliver results focussed on the achievement of strategic goals

Able to inspire the team through example, energy, enthusiasm and determination Qualifications

British Safety Council (BSC) Level 3 certificate in occupational safety and health with merit (Aug 15)

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 4 Diploma in management and leadership (Mar

15)

BTEC level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Automotive Engineering with Merit (Oct 14)

City & Guilds certificate Level 3 in mobile air conditioning systems (Feb 11)

Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering (Aug 09)

City & Guilds certificate Level 3 in Engineering, installation, commissioning and maintenance (Jun 09)

NVQ level 3 Mechanical manufacturing engineering fitting and assembly (Apr 09)

Modern Apprenticeship Engineering foundation modern apprenticeship (Oct 04)

NVQ level 2 – Performing engineering operations (Oct 04)

Career History British Army - Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers (REME) Sep 2002 - present

Health and Safety Advisor 1 PWRR Light Aid Detachment (LAD) - Mar 15 - Present Key Responsibilities

Carry out risk assessments

Identify safe systems of work and implement

Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to and regular reviews are carried out

Carry out induction and familiarization to new personnel to the workshop

Identifying short falls in training and competencies and carrying out remedial action

Achievements Successful implementation of safe systems of work for a workshop that grew from 13 employees

working on lightweight wheeled vehicles to 65 employees working on heavily armoured tanks. This was also validated by an external audit.

Christopher Fletcher EngTech MSOE MCMI christopher.fletcher1@outlook.com

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Engineering Manager 1 PWRR LAD - Oct 2014 – Present

Key Responsibilities

Managing the inspection, maintenance and repair of wheeled and armoured vehicles, weapons, sighting systems and ancillaries, in order to maintain the fleet and equipment at a high readiness state (deployable within 48 hrs).

Analyses the output requirements of the company and prioritize, work, the application of man power and resources to achieve the desired results, always on time and within constraints.

Brief senior management on matters such as production output, manning requirements, risk and equipment care.

Managing subordinates career development, military and engineering trade training and soldiers’ education (approx. 12 personnel at any one time) .

Ensure the highest standard of discipline and military values and standards are upheld by subordinates and provide mentoring if necessary. Including mid and yearly performance reviews.

Achievements Successful completion of an external assessment into all systems of work. This required sustaining vehicle equipment to a high readiness state while facing an enemy force. Constraints were imposed such as time and limitation of spares. The use of battle damage repairs and working around the clock were conducted in order to meet required outcome.

Line manager 1st NATO Signal Battalion – Feb 2011 – Oct 2014 Key Responsibilities

Inspection, repair, modification and maintenance of a wheeled fleet of vehicles

Advising the Company Commander and multinational forces on equipment care

Dealing with external contractors and sourcing contractors for maintenance purposes

Achievements Taken up a logistic role, dealing with multinational contractors in order to maintain facilities that we operated from Kandahar province Afghanistan.

Vehicle Mechanic (Various British Military Units) - Sep 2002 – Feb 2011 Key Responsibilities

Inspection, repair, modification and maintenance of wheeled and armoured tanks

Achievements Receiving Commanding Officers coin for my involvement in implementing lean processes in order to

stream line the extensive maintenance and repair of 350 training vehicles Professional Memberships Full member of Society of Operations Engineers Full member of Chartered Management Institute Further information Driving licences’ held: Full clean UK licence which includes, B, B&E, C, C&E

Referees: Strong references available on request.