Iain Byers

August 2016 – present - British Armed Forces

Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

As a Lance Corporal, my key responsibilities include;

Overseeing the work of small teams of junior soldiers to ensure that all tasks are completed to the correct standard.
Delegate incoming work appropriately to ensure workloads are evenly balanced
Manage the organization and time management of my team
Responsible for the specialist tools store room which includes ensuring all calibration certificates are in date and all equipment is maintained to the appropriate standard
When off base, I am responsible for the basic needs and requirements of my team members as well as keeping them motivated throughout using various leadership techniques.

In my role as a Mechanical Engineer, my key responsibilities include;

Adapting to new technology and environments as necessary
Maintaining good time management to ensure all projects are completed on time
Using my problem solving skills to analyse how best to approach challenging jobs such as ensuring a fleet of vehicles is task worthy to be used in the field on short notice.
Working quickly and efficiently when time critical projects are allocated to my team.

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