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Gavin Hockley

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with 6 years of hands-on experience

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4 Aylesbury Court, Grimsargh, Preston, PR2 5NFMember since September 2, 2026
Computer Aided DesignSolidworksPneumatic systemsHydraulic systemsProject ManagementLean methodologiesFinite Element AnalysisPreventative MaintenanceShireSystem5S
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Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer with 6 years of hands-on experience optimizing plant reliability, driving continuous improvement, and executing complex electrical and mechanical repairs within fast-paced FMCG and food manufacturing environments. Proficient in utilizing CMMS platforms- specifically ShireSystem, to streamline maintenance scheduling and asset management. Holds an MSc in Maintenance Engineering and a BEng in Motorsports Engineering.

Proven background in project management and lean methodologies, currently seeking a progressive engineering role that offers a structured pathway toward Chartership

Experience

Shift Engineer Multi-Skilled - Stateside Foods

(2022-01)

  • Delivered rapid and efficient responses to critical breakdowns, diagnosing and rectifying both electrical and Mechanical faults within a high volume FCMG environment to maintain production targets
  • CMMS operation to streamline workflow scheduling, increasing asset reliability and improving work order completion rates
  • Planned preventative maintenance for the reduction of plant downtime
  • Promotion of Continuous improvement- Promoted 5S and lean maintenance strategies, maintaining 100% compliance record with strict food manufacturing Health and Safety Policies

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer - Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses

(2020-10 - 2021-12)

  • Spearheaded two large scale projects from conception to final closure allowing production to be increased whilst improving health and safety for staff on certain manufacturing processes
  • Computer Aided Design- Leveraged my CAD skills using Fusion360 to design custom components for milling, cutting lead times on manufacturing components

Equipment and Breathing Apparatus Technician - Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service

(2015-10 - 2016-08)

  • Maintained and serviced small plant equipment alongside high-performance hydraulic systems (Up to 720 Bar) and pneumatic Systems (Up to 300 Bar)
  • Compliance and Record Management- Formulated comprehensive test records for critical life saving equipment, adhering to regulations such as COSHH

Motor Vehicle Maintenance Night Course - North West Regional College

(2010-09 - 2011-08)

  • Executed advanced vehicle diagnostics and scheduled servicing on internal combustion engines
  • Tooling & Technical Operations- Utilized specialized mechanical and electrical tooling safely for troubleshooting

Education

MSc - Maintenance Engineering - University of Central Lancashire, Preston (2016-09 - 2019-12)

BEng - Motorsports Engineering - University of Central Lancashire, Preston (2011-09 - 2015-12)

National Award - Engineering - North West Regional College (2009-09 - 2011-06)

A-Levels - 2 subjects - Limavady Grammar School (2004-09 - 2011-06)

GCSEs - 9 subjects - Limavady Grammar School (2004-09 - 2011-06)

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