Simon Pawlowski

Highly disciplined former REME Technical Specialist with over 15 years experience maintaining complex electrical and mechanical systems. Proven expertise in diagnostic fault finding, fabrication, preventative maintenance and workshop management. Eager to apply practical technical skills and strong commitment to safety standards in a field engineering position.

Department Supervisor (Artificer) at REME, British Army (2022-12 – 2026-05)

Based at 7 Aviation Support Battalion in support of 1 Aviation Brigade - led a department of 22 personnel of mixed trades; Metalsmiths, Weapon Technicians, Electrical Technicians and Recovery Mechanics.

• Delivered advanced diagnostics and repair to Apache 30mm Canon
• Inspected the work of junior technicians to ensure full compliance with Boeing and defence standards
• Supervised the technical training of all technicians
• Managed appraisal and NVQ progression of all junior personnel
• Directed all workshop process' to comply with legislation
• Updated all workshop process' to maximise efficiency and reduce risk
• Briefed concise updates on departmental activities and progress
• Coordinated weapon field support for defence helicopter units within the UK and overseas
• Provided the chain of command with workable solutions to equipment readiness issues - which had time, workforce and budget constraints

Weapons Systems Technician (Armourer) at REME, British Army (2011-01 – 2022-12)

Based at a very high readiness unit, 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery in support of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines - based between Plymouth and Arbroath. Responsible for ensuring that the 12 light artillery guns were ready for deployment to differing atmospheric conditions, such as artic winter, desert summer, UK temperate and marine environments.

• Conducted mechanical, electrical and safety inspections of light artillery guns and small arms
• Diagnosed faults and conducted repairs on artillery guns including maintenance and recondition of hydraulic buffer systems
• Maintenance and recondition of pneumatic recuperator systems
• Replacement of bearings and shimming of bearing surfaces
• Adhered to all workshop safety process'
• Updated and retained all documentation for inspections, testing and tool calibration
• Provided field support, including a full overnight strip of a L118 LightGun in the middle of the Mojave Desert
• Delivered guidance and training support on equipment care and capabilities to unit personnel

Installation Technician at Primary Technology (2008-07 – 2010-12)

• Planned and ran data cables for computer networks
• Installed IT equipment, interactive boards, screen and projectors
• Determined network topology
• Installed wireless networks and computer suites
• Provided customer support and guidance on system installations

Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) – XS Training Limited, Leeds (2026)

Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Buildings and Structures) – Reed in Partnership, Aldershot (2026)

Level 5 Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Defence School Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Lyneham (2021 – 2022)

Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical) – Babcock Training Limited (2017 – 2020)

Level 2 NVQ in Performing Engineering Operations – Babcock Training Limited (2011 – 2012)

Bachelors of Science (BSc) in Combined Studies - major in Civil Engineering and minor in Water and Land Management – University of Bradford (2004 – 2008)

A-Level in Physics – Wyke Manor Upper School, Bradford (2000 – 2002)

GCSEs in 10 GCSEs including maths and English – Wyke Manor Upper School, Bradford (1998 – 2000)