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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
References
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Andrew Hargreaves

Andrew Hargreaves

Earby,Lancashire

Summary

With 28 years of engineering experience and 20 years of leadership in managing teams, I have consistently demonstrated a commitment to personal and professional growth. Throughout my career, I have been driven by core values of People, Quality, Safety, and Service, which have shaped my approach to leadership and business development.

I am passionate about fostering strong relationships, understanding key business objectives, and taking ownership of responsibilities to deliver results. By respecting individuals and cultivating a culture of collaboration, I have successfully driven company growth and improved operational performance. As a visionary leader, I am committed to achieving sustainable business expansion and creating long-term value for all parties involved.


Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Operations Director

Unicorn Precision Engineering Ltd
Burnley, Lancashire
11.2024 - Current
  • Managed risk effectively, ensuring business continuity during challenging periods.

Managing Director

Walkersteel Engineering Services Ltd
Accrington, Lancashire
02.2019 - 10.2024
  • Built a

Operations Director

Pendle Engineering Ltd
Nelson, Lancashire
08.2013 - 01.2019
  • Managed risk effectively, ensuring business continuity during challenging periods.

Operations Manager

Tata Steel
Wolverhampton, West Midlands
05.2011 - 07.2013
  • Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.

Business Manager

Corus Rail Modular Systems
York, North Yorkshire
06.2007 - 04.2011
  • Ensured compliance with regulations by conducting routine audits on operations procedures and processes.

Production Manager

British Steel
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
09.1999 - 06.2007
  • Overcame production challenges by strategic problem-solving methods.

Production Manager

B Robinsons
Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen
08.1995 - 08.1999
  • Overcame production challenges by strategic problem-solving methods.

Quality Manager

Pendle Engineering Ltd
Nelson, Lancashire
07.1993 - 09.1994
  • Implemented BS 5750

Apprentice Mechanical Engineer

Pendle Engineering Ltd
Nelson, Lancashire
07.1987 - 09.1991
  • Carried out inspections of machines, identifying and reporting defects.

Education

BEng (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering

University of Central Lancashire
Preston
09.1991 - 07.1995

NEBOSH - Health and Safety

Burnley College
Burnley
02.2018 - 05.2018

Diploma in Management Studies - Management

Blackburn College
Lancashire
09.1997 - 06.1999

Higher National Diploma - Engineering

Nelson and Colne College
Nelson, England
09.1987 - 07.1991

Skills

  • Self-motivation
  • Time-management
  • Team building and training
  • Leadership excellence

Affiliations

  • Motorbikes
  • Wife

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Operations Director

Unicorn Precision Engineering Ltd
11.2024 - Current

Managing Director

Walkersteel Engineering Services Ltd
02.2019 - 10.2024

NEBOSH - Health and Safety

Burnley College
02.2018 - 05.2018

Operations Director

Pendle Engineering Ltd
08.2013 - 01.2019

Operations Manager

Tata Steel
05.2011 - 07.2013

Business Manager

Corus Rail Modular Systems
06.2007 - 04.2011

Production Manager

British Steel
09.1999 - 06.2007

Diploma in Management Studies - Management

Blackburn College
09.1997 - 06.1999

Production Manager

B Robinsons
08.1995 - 08.1999

Quality Manager

Pendle Engineering Ltd
07.1993 - 09.1994

BEng (Hons) - Mechanical Engineering

University of Central Lancashire
09.1991 - 07.1995

Higher National Diploma - Engineering

Nelson and Colne College
09.1987 - 07.1991

Apprentice Mechanical Engineer

Pendle Engineering Ltd
07.1987 - 09.1991
Andrew Hargreaves