Paul Snitch

A conscientious, professional and experienced Mechanical Technician currently employed in the Plant Machinery field, primarily dealing with management of engineers involved in the maintenance and repair of Forklifts and Telehandlers. Extensive experience on rotary and fixed wing aircraft, along with component workshops through majority of RAF career. An adaptable, reliable and self-motivated individual with experience of working in high tempo and extreme environments.

Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team effectively along with leading and organising teams. Able to competently plan and organise a given task utilising initiative and resourcefulness being meticulous with the task within laid down timelines. Good communication skills dealing with customers and suppliers on daily basis.

Service Manager / Technical Advisor - GM Leitch Material Handling

(2015-01)

Materials Handling Field Service Engineer - GM Leitch Material Handling

(2012-01 - 2015-12)

Office based predominantly controlling a team of engineers for day-to-day tasking along with giving engineers and customer's technical support across a variety of manufactuers and machine models. Maintain service schedules for the fleet of hire machines along with customers machines and produce the jobs in a timely manner in preperation for the upcoming maintenance. Liaise with manufacturers the company is a dealer for in reference to technical support, warranty, campaigns and parts.

Attend

Aftersales service meetings with manufacuers and other dealers at the manufacyuers locations to discuss issues and recieve updated information about the products. Utilise various IT applications in support of the work carried out daily and the control of diagnostic tools used on the equipment. Support the Parts Department and Hire Department during absences. As a field service engineer, undertook routine maintenance, examination, fault diagnosis utilising IT equipment, when necessary, repair and Pre-Delivery Inspection on predominantly Toyota and Manitou material handling equipment. Work undertaken at customer's site and within the workshop environment. Cover all aspects of maintaining the truck

Aircraft Mechanical Technician - HM Armed Forces (RAF)

(1990-01 - 2012-12)

22-year career starting at producer level leading to senior supervisor level working on fixed wing and rotary aircraft at forward and depth level along with mechanical components in a workshop environment:

Aircraft Mechanical Senior Supervisor (78 Sqn) - RAF Benson - RAF Benson

(2011-01 - 2012-12)

Carried out maintenance on Merlin Mk 3/3A helicopters, this included an operational tour in Afghanistan.

Aircraft Mechanical On-Site Support Engineer - RAF Kinloss - RAF Kinloss

(2009-01 - 2011-12)

Part of the Problem Resolution Team with on-site support function dealing with queries from customers engaged in operating and engineering the Nimrod MRA4.

Aircraft Mechanical Workshop Manager - RAF Kinloss - RAF Kinloss

(2006-01 - 2009-12)

Organising and planning personnel along with prioritising tasking for the maintenance of Aircraft Mechanical, Oxygen/Life support and Wheel & Brake components.

HQ Engineering Support Team Member - RAF St Mawgan - RAF St Mawgan

(2004-01 - 2006-12)

Engineering support office involved with Self-supervision training, Standing Order publication and IT Asset management tracking system conversion.

Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor - RAF St Mawgan - RAF St Mawgan

(2002-01 - 2004-12)

Dual trade supervisor involved with carrying out depth maintenance on Sea King Mk3/3A helicopters including a 4-month deployment to the Falkland Islands undertaking maintenance in an operational and remote environment. Undertook training at Cosford, RR Filton and Westland Helicopter at Yeovilton.

Aircraft Airframe Workshop Supervisor - RAF Lossiemouth - RAF Lossiemouth

(2000-01 - 2002-12)

Supervisor involved with carrying out maintenance on Tornado aircraft Hydraulic and Pneumatic components including simple electrical maintenance.

Aircraft Airframe Supervisor - RAF Lossiemouth - RAF Lossiemouth

(1998-01 - 2000-12)

Supervisor involved with carrying out maintenance on Jaguar GR & T aircraft.

Aircraft Airframe Technician - RAF Cranwell - RAF Cranwell

(1996-01 - 1998-12)

A member of the engineering support team on the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Display Team, The Red Arrows carrying out maintenance on Hawk T1 aircraft all over the UK and overseas.

Aircraft Airframe Technician - RAF Wittering - RAF Wittering

(1992-01 - 1996-12)

Carried out depth maintenance on Harrier GR3, T4, and GR5/7 aircraft.

Aircraft Technician Training - Airframe Structure and Systems - No 1 School of Technical Training, RAF Halton