Christopher Lamond
Greenacres, Southside, Alnwick,Northumberland
Summary
- Then: Dependable manufacturing professional leading teams by example to deliver quality results. Plans and coordinates staff and resources strategically to achieve performance targets. Committed to maintaining positive, productive working environments through focused leadership.
- Now: Offered and accepted early retirement. I am now seeking a part time position where I can use/pass on some of my many life skills and attributes.
- I am capable, dependable and happy to undertake any tasks and instruction.
Overview
52
52
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Worker
1)Local food bank, 2)Community picture framer
Alnwick, Northumberland
04.2024 - Current
- Utilised active listening and empathy to deliver compassionate care for service users, fostering trust and support.
- Supported smooth running of local fundraising events.
- Used excellent listening skills, empathy and friendly approach to provide best possible care for service users.
- Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures.
Retail Assistant
The Range
Alnwick , Northumberland
05.2026 - 09.2026
- Maintained plants, indoor and outdoor stock.
2177 Trading Assistant (Temp. Xmas contract)
Sainsburys
Alnwick, Northumberland
11.2025 - 01.2026
- Managed stock carefully to minimise damage, attention, limiting damage and unnecessary waste.
- Maintains a clean and merchandised sales floor to uphold brand reputation.
- Provided helpful customer advice on sourcing and locating desired products.
Engineering Manager
Royal Mail Group
Newcastle - upon -Tyne, Northumberland
05.2015 - 09.2023
- Managed engineering teams by delegating and assigning work to engineers and monitoring activities to verify completion.
- Liased with production staff, internally and six external sites.
Engineering Manager
McCains Foods
Scarborough, North Yorkshire
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Engineering Manager: In charge of four teams of engineers, working on a 24 hour basis, overseeing all aspects of machinery, and man management on site.
Engineering & Print Production Manager
Newsprinters Print Sites
10.1988 - 08.2014
- Mirror Group Newspapers, Oldham (Daily Mirror, Sunday Mirror) Shift Leader.
- Newcastle Chronicle & Journal Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne ( Daily Mail , Evening Chronicle, The Journal) Night Print Manager.
- Webprint Concepts Ltd, Mahon Point, Cork City, Ireland (Evening Echo, Irish Examiner, Sunday Business Post) Team. Development Manager
- Planned and communicated daily manufacturing tasks and targets.
- Monitored worker behaviours and enforced standards for consistent safety protections.
- Checked work throughout production phases for good quality control.
- Monitored work behaviours and standards for consistent safety protections.
Naval Engineer
Her Majesty's Navy
Newcastle, Northumberland
09.1974 - 08.1988
- Oversaw all facets of shipboard equipment as Naval Engineer.
- Led maintenance and repair tasks on marine engines, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal efficiency.
- Implemented quality control processes for marine engineering operations, maintaining high standards of workmanship.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Quality Systems
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne2014
Foundation Degree in Science - Total Quality Management
Salford University College
Sallford, Manchester1993
Higher National Diploma - Marine Engineering
South Shields Marine & Techical College
South Shields, Tyne & Wear1977
A-Levels - Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Arithmetic (4 x A pass, 1 x B pass)
Thurso High School
Thurso, Caithness1975
GCSEs - Geography, Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Arithmetic, Tech Drawing, Mechanics, French
Thurso High School
Thurso, Caithness1974
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Project management
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Process optimization
- Team leadership
Timeline
Retail Assistant
The Range
05.2026 - 09.2026
2177 Trading Assistant (Temp. Xmas contract)
Sainsburys
11.2025 - 01.2026
Volunteer Worker
1)Local food bank, 2)Community picture framer
04.2024 - Current
Engineering Manager
Royal Mail Group
05.2015 - 09.2023
Engineering Manager
McCains Foods
09.2014 - 05.2015
Engineering & Print Production Manager
Newsprinters Print Sites
10.1988 - 08.2014
Naval Engineer
Her Majesty's Navy
09.1974 - 08.1988
Higher National Diploma - Quality Systems
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
Foundation Degree in Science - Total Quality Management
Salford University College
Higher National Diploma - Marine Engineering
South Shields Marine & Techical College
A-Levels - Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Arithmetic (4 x A pass, 1 x B pass)
Thurso High School
GCSEs - Geography, Maths, English, Physics, Chemistry, Arithmetic, Tech Drawing, Mechanics, French
Thurso High School