Aykeem Francis

Safety focused infrastructure operative with hands on experience in the inspection, maintenance and repair of critical transport infrastructure in live operational environments. COSS-qualified and PTS certified, with a consistent record of maintaining regulatory compliance, minimising operational disruption, and working effectively with contractors, engineers and local authorities. Over 8-years' experience in operating hand tools and mechanical plant to a high technical standard, and confident taking responsibility for site safety and team welfare.

Seeking to bring proven technical and safety competencies to a hand on critical infrastructure related role.

Railway Engineering Manager - McGinley - Birmingham

(2025-01)

• Carried out inspections, maintenance and repair of track infrastructure, identifying defects and completing corrective works to safety-critical standards.
• Delivered track upgrade and routine maintenance projects, operating rail hand tools and mechanical plant including Cobra TT Tamper and impact wrench to a high technical standard.
• Applied safe systems of work and site safety protocols on live operational sites, supporting full compliance with industry safety standards.

Infrastructure Rail Support Engineer - Kier - Birmingham

(2022-07 - 2024-12)

• Support the coordination of cranage and piling section of works
• Key person in communicating between all parties incl. the operation team, suppliers, subcontractors, engineering, safety and environmental team and client's team.
• Identified and resolved operational faults, prioritising works to minimise disruption to live services.
• Worked closely with engineers, contractors and local authorities to plan and deliver infrastructure projects, coordinating on-site activity and resourcing.

Highways Manager - Bury Council - Manchester

(2017-01 - 2022-07)

• Led the highways works on-site planned works for Bury's regeneration scheme
• Managing operatives and subcontractors to ensure safe, on-schedule delivery to specification.
• Enforced strict H&S compliance across all shifts, taking full responsibility for workforce and public safety in live operational environments.
• Acted as key liaison between clients and site teams, resolving on-site issues and coordinating work programmes to keep operations on track.
• Maintained accurate, detailed records in line with regulatory and organisational compliance requirements.

Level 2 NVQ Certificated - Rail Engineering Track Maintenance PTS - The College of Haringey, Enfield and Northeast London (2022-07)