Elliott Atkin
Sutton in Ashfield,Nottinghamshire
Summary
Motivated Engineering Professional and former Royal Marines Commando with extensive experience in aviation and safety-critical environments. Led high-performing teams under pressure while delivering effective solutions in operational and emergency response settings. Committed to utilising engineering expertise and service-oriented mindset within Aviation Fire Service to enhance safety and protect people.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Royal Marines Commando - Reservist
Royal Navy
RMR Nottingham - Toton, Nottinghamshire
2025.08 - Current
- Current Royal Marines Reservist, maintaining operational readiness and high standards of physical fitness.
- Demonstrate courage, resilience and composure when operating in demanding and high-pressure environments.
- Committed to serving others and contributing effectively as part of a close-knit team.
- I uphold the Royal Marines values of courage, determination, unselfishness and cheerfulness in the face of adversity.
- I maintain high standards of discipline, professionalism and personal accountability through continued military service.
- Enhanced teamwork abilities through participation in regular military training sessions.
Maintenance technician
Amazon
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
2024.08 - Current
- RME Technician in a fast-paced 24/7 operational environment, ensuring the reliability and availability of critical systems.
- Respond effectively to faults and unplanned breakdowns, maintaining composure and prioritising tasks under pressure.
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to minimise disruption and maintain operational performance.
Mechanical heavy maintenance technician
Alstom
Derby, Derbyshire
2023.05 - 2024.08
- Maintained critical passenger rolling stock within a safety-critical environment, ensuring the reliability of essential transport services.
- Responded effectively to faults and defects under time pressure, helping to restore service and minimise disruption.
- Developed resilience, teamwork and the ability to perform calmly and professionally in demanding operational environments.
Aircraft maintenance technician
Royal Navy
Yeovil, Somerset
2018.11 - 2023.05
- Served as a Royal Navy Aircraft Maintenance Technician on the Wildcat HMA Mk2, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure aircraft availability and the safe conduct of flying operations.
- Performed duties as a Line Supervisor, preparing aircraft for flight, supervising ground operations, marshalling aircraft and coordinating safe aircraft movements within busy airside environments.
- Maintained immediate readiness with firefighting equipment during flying operations and responded to fuel, oil and hydraulic spillages, developing strong situational awareness and the ability to react calmly and effectively in high-pressure situations.
Royal Marines Commando
Royal Navy
United Kingdom, Global
2012.02 - 2018.11
- Served for seven years in the Royal Marines, operating in demanding and high-pressure environments whilst demonstrating courage, resilience and an unwavering commitment to protecting others.
- Deployed on Operation WEALD in 2015 aboard HMS Bulwark, serving as Lead Signaller during the rescue of migrants fleeing North Africa, contributing to the safe recovery and humanitarian support of thousands of people in challenging maritime conditions.
- Provided disaster relief assistance following Hurricane Irma in Caribbean in 2017, restoring essential services and supporting affected communities during humanitarian crisis.
- Served with the Stand Off Escort Group alongside the Ministry of Defence Police, supporting the secure movement of the UK's strategic nuclear deterrent and operating in highly sensitive, security-critical environments.
- Specialised as Mortarman, operating explosive ordnance and weapon systems while ensuring safety procedures and operational discipline.
- Developed teamwork, leadership, and communication skills through demanding training and operational deployments, maintaining composure and effective decision-making under pressure.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Aeronautical Engineering
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth 2021.09 - 2022.02
NVQ Level 2 - Aeronautical Engineering
City & Guilds
HMS Sultan 2018.11 - 2019.11
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 4 - Certificate in Leadership and Management
Institute of Leaderhip and Management
HMS Collingwood 2021.09 - 2021.10
NVQ Level 3 - ETCAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
Semester Learning
Derby 2023.05 - 2024.02
GCSEs - Science - C, English Literature - C, English - B, History - B, Geography - B, PE - A
Bramcote Hills
Nottingham 2007.06 - 2008.06
GCSEs - Functional skills in Maths
City & Guilds
HMS Sultan 2019.05 - 2019.05
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Situational Awareness
- Decision Making
- Team Leadership
- Resilience and Adaptability
- Calm Under Pressure
Affiliations
- CrossFit
- Hyrox
Timeline
Royal Marines Commando - Reservist
Royal Navy
2025.08 - Current
Maintenance technician
Amazon
2024.08 - Current
Mechanical heavy maintenance technician
Alstom
2023.05 - 2024.08
NVQ Level 3 - ETCAL Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Engineering Maintenance
Semester Learning
2023.05 - 2024.02
Certificate of Higher Education - Aeronautical Engineering
University of Portsmouth
2021.09 - 2022.02
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 4 - Certificate in Leadership and Management
Institute of Leaderhip and Management
2021.09 - 2021.10
GCSEs - Functional skills in Maths
City & Guilds
2019.05 - 2019.05
Aircraft maintenance technician
Royal Navy
2018.11 - 2023.05
NVQ Level 2 - Aeronautical Engineering
City & Guilds
2018.11 - 2019.11
Royal Marines Commando
Royal Navy
2012.02 - 2018.11
GCSEs - Science - C, English Literature - C, English - B, History - B, Geography - B, PE - A
Bramcote Hills
2007.06 - 2008.06