Gavin Field
Houghton Regis,Central Bedfordshire
Summary
A highly skilled professional with extensive training in industrial safety and operations, including RTITB counterbalance forklift truck operation, overhead crane and lifting, and abrasive wheels safety. Holds SC Security clearance and is first aid at work trained. Experienced in manual milling and turning, risk assessment, PUWER, COSHH, and 5S methodologies. Committed to maintaining high standards of workplace safety and efficiency.
Driven professional with keen ability to lead teams and foster productive work environments. Demonstrates strong organisational skills and conflict resolution abilities, ensuring smooth operations. Aims to enhance team performance and contribute to company success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Supervisor
UTAC Proving Ground Millbrook
Bedfordshire
2021.09 - Current
- Line manager responsible for the day-to-day supervision of a busy metal fabrications department within a large global company.
- Manage a team of five to ten fabricators and technicians overseeing workload scheduling, material supply procurement, along with staff training and development.
- Engage engage with both staff and customers, leveraging practical knowledge and CNC capabilities, while utilizing KPI data to provide effective solutions to challenging issues and consistently meet project deadlines.
- Extensive experience and compliance with all health and safety requirements, including risk assessments, COSHH, PUWER, 5S, and waste management processes.
Technician
UTAC Proving Ground Millbrook
Bedfordshire
2019.04 - 2021.09
- Delivery of vehicle bodywork modifications for a large-scale project focused on life-saving equipment.
- Improved proficiency in design processes, just-in-time delivery and right first time operations.
Senior Fabricator / Welder
Multishape Metalcraft Ltd.
Bedfordshire
2017.08 - 2019.04
- Designed, fabricated, welded, and finished a range of products using welding, polishing, and CNC machinery.
- Sole responsibility for shop floor team of CNC brake press and laser operators to deliver projects on time.
- Successful delivery of complicated, time-sensitive projects to various motorsport and electrical manufacturers.
Fabricator welder
CAT Ltd.
Luton , Central Bedfordshire
2013.04 - 2017.07
- Fabrication of bespoke flooring profiles and accessories.
- Completed projects to ensure customer satisfaction through high-quality workmanship.
- Obtaining solutions and workarounds to sometimes challenging requests.
- Supervision of team members in order to meet deadlines.
- Delivery of goods across the south east when required.
Fabricator welder
Classic Chassis Services Ltd.
Hockliffe, Central Bedfordshire
2011.01 - 2013.03
- Responsible for the fabrication of classic race vehicle chassis.
- Produced using a variety of hand and machine tools along with manual fabrication techniques.
- Often required to manage the business and engage with customers.
Self employed Fabricator welder
Camco Metalcraft Ltd.
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
2009.06 - 2011.01
- Produced and installed gates, railings, and structural steel fabrications to meet client specifications.
- Executed projects in workshops and on-site, collaborating with team members and working independently to ensure timely delivery.
- Managed business operations, overseeing work processes from project inception to completion.
Fabricator welder
Bartletts Catering Ltd.
Luton, Central Bedfordshire
2007.06 - 2009.06
- Fabrication of Industrial catering equipment and sheet metal products.
Production welder
Metalen Ltd.
Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
2004.03 - 2007.06
- Production of contract furniture in various materials and alloys.
- gained experience and understanding of a high volume production environment.
Warehouse manager
ML Accessories Ltd.
Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire
2000.01 - 2004.03
- Led team in receiving, stocking, and delivering electrical accessories, streamlining operations for improved service.
- Ensured adherence to health and safety standards through risk assessments and first aid training, enhancing workplace safety.
- Produced productivity reviews and forecasted delivery targets for senior management, supporting strategic decision-making.
Education
City & Guilds 1,2 & 3 - Welding, metallurgy and basic engineering
Dunstable College
1990.09 - 1992.06
GCSE - Math's, English, Science, Geography
Northfields Upper School
1987.10 - 1990.07
IOSH Managing safely - Business
The British safety council
Introduction to operations management - Business
The Open University
Understanding operations management - Business
The Open University
Speeches and Speech making - Business
The Open University
Skills
RTITB counterbalance forklift truck license
Valid to 09/2029
First aid at work trained
Valid until 12/2028
SC Security clearance
Crane operation training
Abrasive wheels safety training
Coded welding certification experience
Manual milling and turning experience
Risk assessment trained
PUWER and COSHH expertise
5S experienced
Timeline
Supervisor
UTAC Proving Ground Millbrook
2021.09 - Current
Technician
UTAC Proving Ground Millbrook
2019.04 - 2021.09
Senior Fabricator / Welder
Multishape Metalcraft Ltd.
2017.08 - 2019.04
Fabricator welder
CAT Ltd.
2013.04 - 2017.07
Fabricator welder
Classic Chassis Services Ltd.
2011.01 - 2013.03
Self employed Fabricator welder
Camco Metalcraft Ltd.
2009.06 - 2011.01
Fabricator welder
Bartletts Catering Ltd.
2007.06 - 2009.06
Production welder
Metalen Ltd.
2004.03 - 2007.06
Warehouse manager
ML Accessories Ltd.
2000.01 - 2004.03
City & Guilds 1,2 & 3 - Welding, metallurgy and basic engineering
Dunstable College
1990.09 - 1992.06
GCSE - Math's, English, Science, Geography
Northfields Upper School
1987.10 - 1990.07
IOSH Managing safely - Business
The British safety council
Introduction to operations management - Business
The Open University
Understanding operations management - Business
The Open University
Speeches and Speech making - Business
The Open University