Luke Sargeant

Experienced and time-served Electrical Engineer with over 20 years in the industry, spanning rail infrastructure, food manufacturing and industrial recycling sectors. Progressed from a four-year electrical apprenticeship through to electrical technician and multi-skilled engineer roles, with a strong track record in fault-finding, preventative and reactive maintenance, PLC-controlled systems and compliance with electrical safety standards. Reliable, safety-conscious and adaptable, with experience working across high-tempo production and safety-critical rail environments.

Multi-Skilled Engineer - Ecobat Solutions

(2024-01)

• Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance across plant and processing equipment as a multi-skilled engineer.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical faults to minimise production downtime.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance in line with schedules and safety procedures.
• Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to maintain operational efficiency.

Multi-Skilled Engineer - McCain Foods

(2022-01 - 2024-12)

• Provided electrical and mechanical maintenance support within a high-volume food production environment.
• Undertook fault-finding on production line equipment, motors, drives and control systems.
• Completed planned maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with food safety and engineering standards.
• Responded to breakdowns to reduce downtime and maintain production targets.

Electrical Technician - Freightliner

(2009-01 - 2022-12)

• Carried out electrical maintenance, inspection and fault-finding on rail infrastructure and associated equipment over a 13-year period.
• Ensured all work was carried out in accordance with rail industry safety standards and procedures.
• Diagnosed and repaired electrical faults to maintain safe and reliable operation of systems.
• Worked as part of a team to deliver planned and reactive maintenance within a safety-critical environment.

Electrical Engineer - PPS

(2004-01 - 2009-12)

• Developed core electrical engineering skills following completion of apprenticeship.
• Carried out installation, maintenance and fault-finding on electrical systems and equipment.
• Worked to industry regulations and site-specific safety procedures.

Electrical Apprentice - Domestic and Industrial

(2001-01 - 2004-12)

• Completed a four-year electrical apprenticeship, gaining a solid foundation in electrical installation, testing and maintenance.
• Trained in both domestic and industrial electrical systems under the supervision of qualified engineers.
• Gained practical experience and underpinning knowledge to industry standards.

Electrical Apprenticeship - Electrical Installation - Domestic and Industrial (2001-01 - 2004-12)