Thomas Day

Engineering leader with almost 20 years' experience delivering technical support, field service operations and engineering management across specialist emergency service vehicles, military equipment and commercial transport.

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Technician (EngTech) with extensive experience leading remote engineering teams, managing international service operations and delivering exceptional customer support. Experienced in overseeing engineers across multiple countries while remaining hands-on with complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems. Known for building high-performing teams, solving complex engineering problems and developing strong customer relationships.

Passionate about continuous improvement, mentoring engineers and delivering engineering excellence.

Engineering Service Supervisor - Angloco Ltd - UK and internationally

(2020-01)

Responsible for leading the Service Department, managing engineering operations and supporting customers across the UK and internationally.

• Lead a team of up to 15 remote field service engineers.
• Allocate workloads and manage engineer utilisation.
• Coach, mentor and develop engineers.
• Support recruitment and performance management.
• Ensure engineering standards and safe working practices are maintained.
• Plan service schedules and customer visits.
• Coordinate emergency breakdown response.
• Manage warranty repairs and investigations.
• Liaise with manufacturing, engineering and customers.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within customer expectations.
• Remain an active engineer supporting the team with complex diagnostics, commissioning and repairs involving fire appliances, airport crash tenders, Bronto aerial platforms, stand-alone fire pumps, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, pneumatic systems and mechanical systems.
• Deliver operational training for firefighters.
• Commission new emergency response vehicles.
• Conduct customer acceptance testing.
• Provide technical advice and after-sales support.
• Build long-term customer relationships across UK and overseas markets.

Service Engineer - Angloco Ltd - UK and internationally

(2016-01 - 2020-01)

Promoted into the supervisory role after delivering high-quality engineering support. Responsible for servicing, repairing and commissioning specialist emergency service vehicles across the UK and internationally.

Business Owner - Reach to Clean

(2016-01 - 2017-01)

Owned and operated a successful service business responsible for customer service, financial management, scheduling and business development.

Bus & Coach Technician - Arriva Bus & Coach - London

(2014-01 - 2016-01)

Maintained and repaired commercial passenger vehicles.

• Selected as Team Leader on the London Euro 5 fleet upgrade programme, supervising contractors and ensuring quality standards were achieved.

Class One Vehicle Inspector - British Army - UK and overseas

(2011-01 - 2014-01)

Managed military vehicle inspection teams and maintained fleet availability during UK and overseas operations.

• Stepped into section management during an operational deployment, successfully leading the workshop and supporting military operations.

Class Two Vehicle Mechanic - British Army - UK and Afghanistan

(2007-01 - 2011-01)

Maintained and repaired military vehicles in the UK and Afghanistan.

Engineering Technician (EngTech) - Mechanical Engineering - Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Level 3 NVQ Diploma - Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical) - EAL

Level 3 Extended Diploma - Engineering Maintenance - EAL

Level 3 Diploma - Engineering

Advanced Apprenticeship - Engineering Manufacture - SEMTA