Adam Kershaw
Stanford-le-Hope
Summary
Dedicated rail engineering professional with expertise in track maintenance and safety protocols. Holds a valid Sentinel Card, CSCS Card, and PTS (AC and DCCR) certification, underscoring a commitment to industry standards. Proficient in manual handling, fire awareness, health and safety awareness, and emergency first aid. Skilled in operating small plant equipment such as impact wrenches and Robel Tampers. Successfully completed the Network Rail standard medical examination and track induction course.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Warehouse operator
Oasis
Stanford Rivers, Essex
02.2025 - 08.2025
- Improved warehouse efficiency by maintaining orderly stock locations.
- Kept clean work areas, promoting better productivity and safety standards.
- Stacked pallets, creating an organised storage system.
- Secured pallets, cages and stillages in line with health and safety standards.
- Employed appropriate manual handling practices to routinely lift and move products weighing up to 23kg.
Railway track maintainer
Rail Safe Group
London
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Maintained proper alignment of rail tracks, ensuring safe train operations.
- Performed routine checks on all equipment, improving lifespan and reliability.
- Removed debris from tracks regularly for uninterrupted railway service.
- Utilised appropriate tools and machinery safely during repair works for optimal results.
- Installed and renewed tracks, level crossings and bridges for new and existing installations.
- Ensured safety by conducting regular inspections and maintenance on railway tracks.
Field engineer
MTD Water
London
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Throughout my 15 months of working for MTD I learnt many transferable skills including excellent time management in crowded areas whilst under pressure. Working as part of a team situation at various events including venues such as Silverstone 2022, The Great Dorset Steam Fair 2022, Winter Wonderland 2022 and British Summertime Festival 2023.
- During these jobs I contributed to both the build and break of events as well as being on a 24 hour standby and available for any contingencies.
- In the time I spent working for MTD I learnt many skills including the importance of keeping to a time schedule, the ability to adapt quickly to many different situations. Whilst working at these events I was dedicated to working to the best of my ability. This included relocating away from home and working shifts 7 days a week for months at a time.
Education
Gable Hall School
01.2014 - 01.2020
USP College Seevic Campus
01.2020 - 01.2022
Skills
- Valid Sentinel Card
- Valid CSCS Card
- PTS (AC AND DCCR)
- Track Induction Course
- Rail Engineering and Track-maintenance qualification
- Network Rail standard medical examination
- Manual Handling, Fire awareness, Health and safety awareness
- Emergency first aid
- Small Plant training (Impact wrench, Robel Tamper)
Timeline
Warehouse operator
Oasis
02.2025 - 08.2025
Railway track maintainer
Rail Safe Group
10.2024 - 07.2025
Field engineer
MTD Water
06.2022 - 08.2023
USP College Seevic Campus
01.2020 - 01.2022
Gable Hall School
01.2014 - 01.2020