John Candler TMInstR

Experience

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  UK Ministry of Defence

  Mar 2001 - Dec 2012

  - Organisation and distribution of work/tasks/other duties within department.- Inspect and repair. - Working closely with customer, intelligently forecasting and prioritising Inspections & repairs, enabling customer to have best effect, with high and relevant availability in relation to their current project. - Source spare parts.- Input data onto I.T. systems ( Inspection reports, Records of work carried out on equipments).- Regularly ensure that all information on I.T. systems is current and accurate.- Carry out section audits.- Identify areas for improvement within the workplace.- Observe/address any trends in equipment failure, implementing preventative maintenance and best practice.- Section 2nd in command(2ic).- Embodiment or retrofitting of modifications, whilst ensuring an accurate and current record is kept on I.T. systems.- General administration of junior employees/tradesmen.- Mentoring and supervision of junior tradesmen.- Provide timely and accurate technical advice to customer.- Work to tight timelines, providing customer with fit equipment .- As subject matter expert, provide customer with equipment limitations(pertaining to equipments intended use), aiding the customer in planning for future projects/operations.- Train the user of equipments, in the correct use, low level/preventative maintenance.Adding to the longevity of equipment, potentially saving the company money. Show less

  • Sergeant-Vehicle inspector/vehicle mechanic (Heavy wheeled/tracked)

    Feb 2011 - Dec 2012

  • Mechanical engineer

    Mar 2001 - Dec 2012
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  HM Forces

  Nov 2004 - Dec 2006

  Class 2 - Vehicle mechanic ( Lance-Corporal)

  - Timely repair of customers equipments. - Source spare parts.- Input data onto I.T. systems ( Records of work carried out on equipments).- Carry out section audits.- Identify areas for improvement within the workplace.- Embodiment or retrofitting of modifications.- General administration of junior employees/tradesmen.- Provide timely and accurate technical advice to customer.- Work to tight timelines, providing customer with fit equipment .- As subject matter expert, provide customer with equipment limitations(pertaining to equipments intended use), aiding the customer in planning for future projects/operations.- Train the user of equipments, in the correct use, low level/preventative maintenance.Adding to the longevity of equipment, potentially saving the company money. Show less

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  HM Forces

  Feb 2008 - Mar 2011

  Class 1 - Vehicle Mechanic (Corporal)

  - Inspect and repair. - Working closely with customer, intelligently forecasting and prioritising Inspections & repairs, enabling customer to have best effect, with high and relevant availability in relation to their current project. - Source spare parts.- Input data onto I.T. systems ( Inspection reports, Records of work carried out on equipments).- Regularly ensure that all information on I.T. systems is current and accurate.- Carry out section audits.- Identify areas for improvement within the workplace.- Step up to, section 2nd in command(2ic) when required.- Embodiment or retrofitting of modifications, whilst ensuring an accurate and current record is kept on I.T. systems.- General administration of junior employees/tradesmen.- Provide timely and accurate technical advice to customer.- Work to tight timelines, providing customer with fit equipment .- As subject matter expert, provide customer with equipment limitations(pertaining to equipments intended use), aiding the customer in planning for future projects/operations.- Train the user of equipments, in the correct use, low level/preventative maintenance.Adding to the longevity of equipment, potentially saving the company money. - Show less

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  Space Engineering Services Ltd

  Dec 2012 - now

  To undertake all refrigeration reactive and planned maintenance tasks allocated and completed to an agreed standard Be available when on call to ensure effective response & resolution to satisfy customer needs and escalating where appropriate Ensure compliance with all health and safety requirements and adhere to best working practices at all times Achievement of tasks within SLA times and work orders opened and closed in real time Timely completion of reactive and planned works carried out to agreed standards, achievement of first fix and equipment uptime . Ensure parts and materials are ordered in a timely manner through company processes Compliance of Health and Safety regulations Timely submission on timesheets Deal with and make safe all Health & Safety related issues following processes laid down by the Health and Safety policy To work proactively to manage task volumes in conjunction with the Planning and Despatch team Ensure appropriate audits and checks (seasonal) are carried out in line with standards provided To order and fit parts or components as prescribed by company procedures To notify the P&D team of procedural task condition on completion of works To provide regular updates to P&D team on task status Investigate and report in detail any problems and incidents To actively support colleagues building a teamwork approach To provide Refrigeration support as required, e.g. advice regarding major operational issues To attend training courses as and when necessary to ensure personal development and keep your technical knowledge up to date Able to effectively diagnose and identify faults and failures with equipment and systems and provide effective solutions and escalate where necessary. Show less

  • Service engineer(Refrigeration)

    Apr 2014 - now

  • Refrigeration engineer ( compliance delivery)

    Dec 2012 - Apr 2014