Site Supervisor - Fes/OCS Group - Northern General Hospital, Sheffield
(2024-01)
Act as Authorised Person (AP) for HTM 04-01 Safe Water and Mechanical & Pressure Systems across a live acute NHS hospital estate.
- Lead mechanical maintenance operations across critical healthcare infrastructure.
- Supervise engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure safe and efficient service delivery.
- Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical plant and water systems.
- Carry out hands-on fault finding, maintenance, repair, and replacement of pumps, AHUs, PRVs, valves, and motors.
- Oversee system isolations, permits to work, and safe systems of work on critical plant systems.
- Review RAMS and ensure compliance with NHS and statutory requirements.
- Monitor plant performance via BMS systems and respond to operational faults.
- Liaise directly with estates teams, contractors, and clients to support operational continuity and compliance.
Technical Supervisor / Lead Engineer - Guardian Water Treatment
(2022-01 - 2024-01)
- Managed water treatment and compliance services across multiple commercial and healthcare sites.
- Supervised engineering teams and specialist subcontractors.
- Ensured compliance with ACOP L8, HSG 274, and Legionella control requirements.
- Led cleaning, chlorination, disinfection, and maintenance of CWSTs and cooling towers.
- Maintained and calibrated dosing systems and chemical control equipment.
- Diagnosed system faults and implemented corrective actions to minimise downtime.
- Supported project planning, remedial works, and maintenance scheduling.
- Provided technical support and compliance guidance to engineers and clients.
Lead Technical Engineer - Integrated Water Services
(2020-01 - 2022-01)
- Delivered water hygiene and mechanical services across NHS, education, and care environments.
- Supervised plumbing teams and specialist contractors on planned and reactive works.
- Led chlorination, disinfection, tank remediation, and remedial plumbing projects.
- Installed and modified pipework systems, valves, and associated mechanical equipment.
- Conducted fault finding on TMVs, valves, and water systems.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations and site-specific procedures.
- Coordinated project delivery with site managers and operational teams.
Senior Engineer - Celtic Technologies Group
(2016-01 - 2020-01)
- Installed and maintained water treatment and filtration systems including GAC units and siltbusters.
- Led installation projects involving pipework, pumps, and mechanical systems.
- Diagnosed and repaired faults across water treatment and filtration equipment.
- Conducted servicing, media changes, and system overhauls.
- Managed contractors, documentation, and compliance requirements.
- Supported fabrication and commissioning of bespoke treatment systems.
Water Treatment Supervisor - The University of Sheffield
(2013-01 - 2016-01)
- Oversaw water treatment compliance and maintenance across the university estate.
- Conducted audits, inspections, reporting, and maintenance planning.
- Maintained and repaired dosing systems and associated equipment.
- Diagnosed system performance issues and implemented operational improvements.
- Supervised engineers and contractors carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.
Water Treatment Engineer / Plumber - Clearwater Technology Ltd
(2009-01 - 2013-01)
- Installed TMVs, CWSTs, dosing systems, and associated plumbing infrastructure.
- Carried out pipework installations, valve replacements, and remedial repairs.
- Delivered chlorination, disinfection, and system remediation works.
- Completed cooling tower upgrades and maintenance activities.
Heating Installer / Plumber - N.M. Farr & Pro Build
(2004-01 - 2009-01)
- Installed domestic and commercial heating systems.
- Completed plumbing works on new-build and refurbishment projects.
- Diagnosed and repaired heating and plumbing faults.
Apprentice Plumber - Mick Woodward Plumbing & Heating
(2002-01 - 2005-01)
- Assisted with domestic plumbing and heating installations.
- Gained practical experience in maintenance, repairs, and installation works.
