Matt W
Mechanical Engineering Professional with British Army REME Background
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About
Conscientious, hardworking, and adaptable mechanical engineering professional with a British Army REME background and extensive experience across heavy industry, including chemical plants, heavy plant, rotating equipment, and steel manufacturing. Qualified with Level 3 Diplomas in Engineering Maintenance and Equipment Maintenance Engineering, alongside Level 3 qualifications in Education and Training and Assessing Vocational Achievement. Experienced in mechanical maintenance, fault finding, preventative and reactive maintenance, and the overhaul of pumps, motors, conveyor systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and pipework.
Previous roles include Mechanical Instructor at HETA, Electro-Mechanical Fitter at Quartzelec, and Shift Engineer at British Steel, combining strong technical expertise with apprenticeship training and assessment experience. A reliable and safety-conscious professional with excellent organisational, communication, and teamwork skills, capable of working independently or as part of a team in demanding environments. Committed to high standards of workmanship, continuous learning, and contributing positively to organisational success.
Recently entered full time education at University of Hull.
Experience
Mechanical Instructor - HETA
(2024-10 - 2026-04)
Electro-Mechanical Fitter - Quartzelec
(2022-11 - 2024-10)
Shift Engineer - British Steel
(2019-01 - 2022-11)
CRISTAL LTD
(2016-10 - 2018-10)
Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineer - 5 Battalion REME
(2013-06 - 2016-09)
Trade Training - Mechanical Engineering - 10 TRG Battalion SEME, Bordon - Bordon
(2012 - 2013)
Phase 2 trade training in mechanical engineering
Basic Training - British Army - Bassingbourn
(2012-03 - 2012-03)
Education
University of Hull A Levels - Citizenship Studies, History, Law - Franklin College, Grimsby
AS Levels - Applied ICT, History, Law, Citizenship Studies - Franklin College, Grimsby
GCSE - History, Geography, Religious Studies, Design and Technology, Science, English, Mathematics, Information Technology - Caistor Yarborough School
