Tom Gibbs

Tom Gibbs

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Fleet Engineer at c2c (Trenitalia c2c Ltd)

  • Education

    • University of Leicester

      2013 - 2017
      Master of Engineering (MEng, Hons) Mechanical Engineering 2:1

      Key engineering topics included: engineering mathematics, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, practical design work utilising AutoCAD and SolidWorks design software, thermo dynamics & fluid dynamics and group project management.

  • Experience

    • Brecknell Willis

      Jul 2014 - Sept 2014
      Engineering Assistant
    • C2c (Trenitalia c2c Ltd)

      Oct 2017 - now

      - Responsible for all fleets operated by c2c including the class 357, 387/3 & 720/6 fleets. Since the introduction of the class 720 fleet into passenger service My primary area of focus has been the class 357 fleet- Supporting the service provision for c2c of 74 Class 357 units alongside maintenance partners including on call and relief depot manager responsibilities- Managed the emergency cascade of three class 387/3 units followed by the remainder of fleet the following year- Supporting the introduction of the twelve class 720/6 units from design review to fault free running and entry to service- Managing a dedicated team of technicians focusing on the resolution of vandalism and the maintenance and improvement of customer facing on train systems including CCTV & passeneger Wi-Fi- Identified and developed solutions regarding the obsolescence of significant areas of concerns such as the replacement of fluorescent lighting with LED- Optimised the existing class 357 passenger information system with a focus on simplicity, accessibility & wayfinding Show less

      • Fleet Engineer

        Jul 2020 - now
      • Engineering Graduate

        Oct 2017 - Jul 2020
    • SNC-Lavalin Rail & Transit (formerly Interfleet)

      Jun 2019 - Aug 2019
      Engineering Design Graduate
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chartered Engineer

      Institution of Mechanical Engineers
      May 2024
    • Rescue Diver

      PADI
      Oct 2011
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Tom Gibbs
      Defence Technical Undergraduate Scheme Royal Air Force/Ministry of Defence Jan 2013 Shortlisted for the award of partial funding for university as a future engineering officer.
    • Awarded to Tom Gibbs
      Royal Air Force Sixth Form Bursary Royal Air Force/Ministry of Defence Jan 2012
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Operations Volunteer

      Issued by Didcot Railway Centre Limited on Jan 2019
      Didcot Railway Centre LimitedAssociated with Tom Gibbs
    • Locomotive Mechanic

      Issued by Didcot Railway Centre Limited on Apr 2014
      Didcot Railway Centre LimitedAssociated with Tom Gibbs
    • Locomotive Mechanic

      Issued by Great Central Railway on Jan 2014
      Great Central RailwayAssociated with Tom Gibbs