Oliver Yeld

Experience

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  Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited

  Dec 2017 - Jul 2019

  Recruitment Consultant

  Established my own specialism, recruiting for the Power Generator sector utilising my degree experience and general interest in the industry, whilst later expanding to cover roles within Manufacturing and ProductionCanvassed candidates and clients daily, including Service Engineers & Managers, Operations Managers and Managing DirectorsResponsible for the full 360 recruitment process including job qualification, candidate selection and qualification, arranging interviews, negotiating fees and salariesSucceeded in consistently exceeding KPI’s and sales targets over an 18-month period Show less

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  Duke Milking Solutions

  Jul 2019 - Oct 2021

  Dairy Engineer

  Joined a close-knit team of 5 as a key part of the group that grew the business to be highly successful, covering the installation of automated milking systems on dairy farms across the UK, France and LatviaRegularly working long and unsociable hours around farmers milking times, my role developed to oversee week-long trips abroad managing installation teams in rural areas. Managed all travel aspects (during Brexit and Covid), including hotel bookings and itinerary planning for a range of farms in difficult locationsConversant with a variety of systems including compressors, water pumps, electrical control panels, plumbing and 12V/24V electrics. I developed strong fault finding and diagnostics skills to maintain a high level of service Show less

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  Super Yacht Fidelis

  Nov 2021 - Dec 2021

  2nd Engineer

  2nd Engineer onboard this world-travelling super yacht, working closely alongside Chief EngineerMaintained all systems onboard to deliver high standard of availability for live-aboard family owners and crew of 10Utilised IDEA Yacht Management software for maintenance planning, inventory management and spares stock control onboard

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  Super Yacht 'Pattoo'

  Feb 2022 - Nov 2022

  Chief Engineer

  Acted as Chief Engineer taking full responsibility for all mechanical and electrical systems on this modern and sophisticated, well-used vesselDeveloped winter work plan including significant main engine overhaul and redesign of engine room plumbing; obtained quotes from contractors and developed plan to work around owner's schedule. Successfully delivered plan to time, cost and qualityRemained calm in stressful situations to diagnose and resolve faults under pressure, such as losing both electrical generators in middle of night during a stormy crossing from Gibraltar Show less

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  Greencore

  Nov 2022 - Nov 2024

  Engineering Project Manager at Greencore, leading food manufacturer with 16 industrial sites across UK, directing capital budget of two large London sites (c.£4m+) and initiation, planning, and execution of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects.Promoted to Engineering Project Manager one year after starting as Project Engineer in this newly created role, clearly demonstrating ability to successfully manage wide range of projects across both sites concurrentlyManaged £500k large-scale ceiling replacement project above live food factory production hall, coordinating 7 different contracting companies over three months working together above hygienically secure area. Dealt with regular changes to scope of works and developments in timeline, regularly auditing site to ensure quality standards were being met. Successfully delivered project on time and within budget, satisfying stakeholders with quality of works and lack of disruption to operationsDeveloped and drove continuous improvement within Group Capital Projects team to simplify and speed up project approval process through development of web-based approvals system, previously Word/email-basedManaged commercial risk with the procurement team through supplier contract negotiations, ensuring requested equipment matched User Requirement Specification (URS) and could be delivered successfully within timeframes requiredFull client-side responsibility on CDM projects including scheduling, Health & Safety, and contract negotiations using JCT contracts with multiple M&E contractors, managing operational risk within 24/7 manufacturing sites Show less Took charge of capital projects department on site and developed this newly created role to one that clearly added value to the company’s management of its capital and maintenance planningDeveloped the role to provide a much-needed direct point of contact for department heads, significantly improving the relationship between site and the projects teamImmediately established as a key member of the senior leadership team I regularly led daily/weekly meetings, discussing issues, and ensuring all stakeholders’ views were represented and considered and they were updated with project progress, quickly gaining the confidence and trust of the teamSuccessfully managed a £2m+ annual capital budget, delivering projects on time and within budget ranging from £10k - £500k including capital equipment purchase, CDM works, and Manufacturing Excellence projects working in partnership with the Business Improvement teamComfortably overcame a variety of obstacles across various projects including supplier delays, contractor issues and regular changes in scope and requirements to keep the project on trackSeconded to other manufacturing sites to share knowledge and provide trusted assistance on larger projects Show less

  • Engineering Project Manager

    Dec 2023 - Nov 2024

  • Project Engineer

    Nov 2022 - Dec 2023
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  Atlas Maintenance Services Ltd

  Nov 2024 - now

  Senior Project Manager