Jack Hart

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.

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

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