James Richardson Eng Tech MSOE MIRTE
Mechanical Engineer
Peterlee SR8
jimrichardson193@msn.com
07807 500254

WORK EXPERIENCE

Workshop Mechanic
Durham & Darlington Fire & Rescue Service
2009 to Present
Service and repair of fire appliances and all emergency equipment to a very high standard whilst attending training programmes to ensure this high standard is maintained.

Proprietor
JR Transport
2005 to 2009
General road haulage services and vehicle repair garage.

Workshop Supervisor
JF International
2004 to 2005
In charge of workshops carrying out fleet repairs and servicing and mot preparations of over 60 trucks and trailers.

Vehicle Technician
Mill Garages Volvo
2003 to 2004
Service and repair of customer vehicles for a franchise dealership.

HGV Driver
Tindale & Stanton – Durham
2001 to 2003
Delivering chilled and ambient food to stores and distribution centres across the UK.

Transport Manager
LP Construction
1999 to 2001
In charge of the day to day schedule of vehicles and procurement. Maintaining service and repairs of a large fleet of vehicles and plant machinery. Keeping all maintenance records up to date in line with current VOSA legislation.

Workshop Supervisor
G O’Brien & Sons
1993 to 1999
Overseeing all fleet vehicles and ensuring servicing and repairs were carried out correctly.
Ensuring maintenance of plant machinery in workshop and on site across the UK.

Vehicle Mechanic
British Army
1979 to 1993
I served my apprenticeship as a vehicle mechanic covering petrol and diesel engines at the SEME College based at Bordon. I then progressed to the Parachute Regiment and through promotion to Staff Sergeant was put in charge of a LAD workshops overseeing 150 tradesmen and soldiers on a day to day basis. After leaving the army I joined the TA and during this time was called up to go to Iraq war in Feb 2003.

EDUCATION

Foundation Degree in Mechanical Engineering
University of Sunderland
2010 to 2012

IOSH in Health and safety
Durham fire service – Durham
2012

Student of the year 2011 in Mechanical Engineering
University of Sunderland
2011

Level 2 Adult Numeracy in Maths
East Durham College – Durham
2010

City and Guilds 383 in Motor Vehicle Service and Repair – Level 1, 2 and 3
Wearside College
1995 to 1996

Certificate of Professional Competence in International Road Haulage Operations
Wearside College – Sunderland
1974 to 1979

Certificate of Profession Competence in National Road Haulage Operations
City and Guilds

SKILLS

Hgv inspection procedures and defect assessment, counter balance forklift B1 and D1 Reach forktruck licences

AWARDS

STUDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD 2011 in Manufacturing and Engineering
I was nominated for 2011 student of the year award at the age of 49 by my lecturer for my hard work and determination.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Skills

♦ I am a confident user of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Power point.
♦ I have the ability to manage time and prioritise my workload in all aspects of projects and tasks.
♦ Accredited member of SOE (Society of Engineers).