Jack Hart
Manufacturing and Rail Industry Professional
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About
Reliable and skilled manufacturing and rail industry professional with extensive experience at Hitachi Rail across paint plant operations and electrical cab assembly. Apprenticeship-trained with strong knowledge of SOPs, engineering drawings, health & safety compliance, and quality standards. Proven ability to work accurately to deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.
Experience
Manufacturing Apprentice / Electrical Cab Assembly at Hitachi Rail (2017-09 – Present)
Completed Level 2 Manufacturing Apprenticeship. Worked within the electrical cab section assembling components to detailed engineering drawings.
- Followed SOPs precisely to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency
- Used specialist tooling and equipment correctly and safely
- Consistently met production timings and quality requirements
- Maintained strict compliance with health & safety policies
Paint Plant Operator at Hitachi Rail (2021-01 – 2021-12)
- Prepared trains for paint processes including shot blasting, grinding, and sanding to meet specified surface requirements
- Ensured correct surface readings and compliance with technical specifications
- Interpreted engineering drawings and followed standard operating procedures
- Completed paint repair work by grinding and sanding measured areas from drawings prior to welding and repainting
- Carried out priming processes using airless paint systems, ensuring even 50/50 coat coverage
- Applied PUR filler primer following bake/dry cycles in line with quality standards
Printing Engineer at Valco Self-Adhesive (2015-03 – 2016-12)
- Printed labels for a variety of commercial clients
- Operated and adjusted multiple printing and rewinding machines
- Worked independently and within teams to meet production targets
- Rewound labels to specified sizes and prepared orders for dispatch
- Packaged goods, built boxes, and palletised finished products
Warehouse Operative at SK Warehouse (2014-11 – 2014-12)
Agency Work
- Labelling and preparing boxes for shipment to major supermarkets
- Palletising goods in compliance with health & safety regulations
Apprentice Installation Engineer at CableCom Training Ltd (2013-05 – 2014-06)
- Maintained vehicle stock levels, tools, and daily vehicle checks
- Interpreted schematic diagrams to identify cable routes
- Completed risk assessments on-site across the North East of England
- Rod and roped underground duct networks and completed electronic blockage reports
- Installed and jointed fibre and copper cables (SDMB5, BFT4/7)
- Operated blown fibre equipment installing COF200 and BFB fibre
- Ensured all work complied with NRSWA regulations
Glass Collector at Elm Tree Social Club (2011-07 – 2012-12)
- Prepared and cleaned glassware for customer use
- Worked closely with bar staff to maintain stock levels
- Used initiative to support customers and staff efficiently
Retail Operative at Next Retail (2012-01 – 2012-12)
Worked in stockroom and on shop floor
- Checked, scanned, and replenished stock
- Delivered high standards of customer service
- Demonstrated flexibility and reliability with working hours
Volunteer Football Referee at Power League (2011-01 – 2011-12)
Volunteering
- Refereed football matches
- Developed communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
Paper Round Delivery at Herald & Post (2009-01 – 2010-12)
- Delivered newspapers to strict deadlines
- Planned efficient delivery routes
- Maintained high standards of customer service
Education
Level 3 Certificate in Electrotechnical Installation (Buildings & Structures) – Middlesbrough College
Level 2 Certificates in Electrotechnical Installation & Technology – Middlesbrough College
NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Adult Numeracy – Middlesbrough College
Level 1 in ICT Functional Skills – Middlesbrough College
Level 1 in Sustainable Development – Middlesbrough College
Level 1 Certificate in Self-Marketing & Personal Enterprise – Middlesbrough College
BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Professional Competence for IT & Telecoms – CableCom Training Ltd
GCSEs in All Passes – Our Lady & St Bede School, Stockton
BTEC in Sport – Merit – Our Lady & St Bede School, Stockton
