Benjamin Bonell

Experience

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  New Farm Contractors

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Operations and Technologies Manager

  Providing a top end service to the equine business producing highly developed food products. Sourced and packaged from the fields using the most sophisticated technology. Being the fore-runner to this industry the company was constantly evolving and developing new ideas that could be used within the whole industry.• Managed, ran and maintained tractors and other plant• Significant client contact and marketing

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  Royal Navy

  Oct 2005 - Apr 2018

  • Avionics Co-ordinator – managed 20+ engineers: → Multiple rotary wing aircraft – full fault diagnosis / rectification and servicing on all electrical and radar systems via computer monitoring•Test Flight Engineer: → Vibration fault rectification and testing mid-flight → Engine computer controls and maintenance test flights’ calibration – increased engine and aircraft serviceability• Helicopter Vibration engineering: → Post-flight, identified and repaired / replaced components causing aircraft vibration – input data to extend component life, and thus reduce waste and decrease costs• Controlled Squadron’s explosives and pyrotechnics – communicated replenishment and disposal requirements• Software / tools: → GOLDesp digital administration system alongside aircraft maintenance documentation – returned aircraft to an airworthiness state → Microsoft Office and aviation computer systems – documented servicing plan for all components– ensured optimum equipment to maintain continual engineering and minimise non-flying • Squadron’s Precision Wiring Co-ordinator: → Trained and coached all avionic engineers on all technical, computer and operational areas and protocols → Completed wiring repairs without external support and trained other trades on wiring → Significantly reduced costs and improved rectification times• Coached and assessed supervisors and engineers Show less • Unserviceable assets: → Controlled input to workshop – assessed appropriateness – and prioritised repairs and maintenance → Assessed whether workshop had the capability or the repair had to be outsourced • Precision Wiring Co-ordinator: → Trained and coached all avionic engineers to complete wiring repairs in-house• Trained and mentored junior supervisory engineers – annual appraisals and coaching to assess capabilities and evaluate for possible promotion; tutored on health and safety and all governance regulations → Directly resulted in improved retention of engineers Show less • Following initial engineering training, moved to RAF Cottesmore as a maintenance technician on Harrier fixed wing aircraft, and operated on aircraft carriers – worked in challenging territories globally including Afghanistan• Carried out: → Pre-flight preparation → Pre/post-flight servicing, faults’ rectification, and avionics’ preventative maintenance – all on multiple systems including the ejection seat → line operations – included refueling and aircraft marshaling Show less

  • Avionics Engineering Manager and Flight Test Engineer

    Jan 2015 - Apr 2018

  • Avionics Workshop Manager and Aircraft Incident Support Coordinator

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Avionics Engineering Foundation degree and Management/leadership Course

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  • Avionics System Engineer Supervisor

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  • Avionics Supervisors and Leadership Course

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Avionics Technician

    Oct 2005 - Jan 2010
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  Alan Campbell Engineering Services Limited (ACESL)

  Apr 2018 - Jun 2021

  Operations Manager

  Management of all aspects of the day to day running of the business, which includes engineering management, technical support, project management, budget management, planning, development of new products, people management, operations management and people management.

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  UTV Products Ltd & UTV Products Ireland Ltd

  Jul 2021 - now

  Managing Director

  With headquarters in the UK, with business operations in Ireland and Slovenia, and distribution networks in New Zealand and Uruguay, UTV Products ltd is dedicated to serving a wide range of markets with our exceptional LED lighting solutions.Our commitment extends beyond the OEM market, as we offer a comprehensive range of premium lights for the agricultural, commercial, and construction after-market sectors. Our lights provide a unique selling proposition (USP) that is unmatched in the industry.Understanding the specific lighting needs of these sectors, we have developed a diverse portfolio of high-quality LED lights tailored to their requirements. Whether it's enhancing visibility during night-time operations, improving safety on construction sites, or maximizing productivity in agricultural settings, our lights deliver outstanding performance and reliability.Our USP is built on our unwavering dedication to quality and innovation. By utilizing advanced LED technology, precision engineering, and rigorous testing, we ensure our lights surpass industry standards. Customers can rely on our products for superior illumination, durability, and energy efficiency, giving them a competitive advantage in their respective markets.Reach out to me directly or visit the UTV Products website to learn more about our exceptional LED lighting solutions and experience our unrivalled USP. Let's discuss how our lights can enhance performance, safety and customer satisfaction for your business. Show less