Glen Halliwell

Qualified Train Driver

Talent

3 Keswick Gardens, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear NE28 0DAMember since July 20, 2026

PTSSentinelRules and RegulationsDriver MedicalFault Finding, Diagnostics & Repair of On-Track Machinery & Road and tracked VehGeneral, Preventive & Corrective Equipment MaintenanceRoutine Servicing and RepairBreakdown Repair and On-call DutiesRoot Cause AnalysisCalibration & Machine TestingRisk Assessment & ManagementLeadership & TeamworkWorkload Management & PlanningOccupational Health & Safety ComplianceMechanical systemsAWS and TPWS testingOTMRBrake and axle testingIPAFPASMAECS & EUSREngineering drawingsDiagnostic software

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PTSSentinelRules and RegulationsDriver MedicalFault Finding, Diagnostics & Repair of On-Track Machinery & Road and tracked Veh

About

To obtain a position as a main line train driver to further progress my career within the rail and engineering industry and develop my route card. Newly qualified driver holding both parts of my licence. Completed rules and regulations at RPD and passed driver medical with HARSCO rail

Experience

Qualified Train Driver (Stoneblower) - Harsco rail - UK Wide

(2023-06)

Work in a high-pressured environment to strict timescales to avoid company fines
Carry out repairs and complete failure reports
Completed psychometric test
Start up and safety for the line checks
Full brake testing
Hold PTS and sentinel (exp 2027)
Passed driver medical
Completed rules and regulations course with RPD
City and Guilds functional skills qualification in mathematics level 2
City and Guilds qualification in English Level 2

Field Service Engineer (stoneblower) - Balfour Beatty rail - UK Wide

(2018-06 - 2023-06)

Working on stoneblower on rail plant machines
Set up safe system of work
Undertake Designated Person duties
Set up and pack away machine
Diagnose and repair machine faults on a range of disciplines including hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
Carry out preventative routine service and maintenance
Working nationwide independently and as part of a team
Remain flexible at all times
Manage workload to ensure maximum efficiency
Trained in brake and axle testing, AWS and TPWS testing and OTMR
Electrical circuits include 24v DC & 110/230v AC
Ensuring calibrated equipment remains in date
Seeing jobs through to completion often involving a lot of extra hours
Maintaining work vehicle

Electrician - Protector Group LTD - Team Valley

(2015-01 - 2018-06)

Testing and commissioning electrical installations and CCTV
Electrical and Mechanical fault finding including using diagnostic software to analyse faults
Experience in industrial, commercial and domestic projects
Work to engineering drawings
Experienced in Lighting, power, heating, fire, cctv, security, access
Fault-finding electrical/electronic control system
Worked confidently at height, IPAF and PASMA

Reconnaissance Soldier - British Army – Royal Dragoon Guards

(2006-03 - 2015-12)