Harvey Heaps

I started working here as I wanted an extra qualification and I wanted more involvement in mechanics but in a field I was interested in. I've worked here around 3 years. In the time I've been here I've worked on machines ranging from 1 ton uptown 14 ton. Diggers, rollers, dumpers, tele handlers and attachments. I have done all aspects of servicing plant, pre hire checks and new machine PDI's also major repairs on machines from rotary valves to gearbox rebuilds, engine rebuilds, dumper centre joints and electrical faults. I can also do basic fabrication including welding(mig and MMA) oxygen acetylene cutting, plasma cutting,

• Investigated causes of unscheduled downtime to improve site productivity.
• Analysed recurrent faults and developed sustainable solutions.
• Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
• Responded to plant breakdowns and emergency callouts.
• Refurbished production equipment to optimise lifecycle.
• Assessed viability of repair first rather than fit new parts.
• Cleaned workshop and plant room areas to support stable operations.
• Diagnosed and resolved machine operation variations and equipment problems.
• Liaised with contractors and third parties to facilitate specialist maintenance.
• Enforced waste disposal, COSHH and all environmental procedures and regulations.
• Minimised plant breakdowns with rigorous Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
• Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints.
• Fabricated specific parts directly from blueprints.
• Maintained correct length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
• Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
• Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues.
• Verified completion of relevant documents and reporting requirements.

• I've worked here since 2018 and still work occasional evenings and weekends during harvest period, I have learnt a lot in the five years I have been here from driving tractors and basic maintenance of machines to livestock husbandry.
• Cleaned farm buildings and equipment to maintain stable operations.
• Loaded and unloaded livestock to transport to correct destinations.
• Handled repair and maintenance of fences, buildings and other farm structures for increased durability.
• Prepared feed for and fed livestock.
• Repaired and maintained farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment

I started working here as I was missing the machinery and plant aspect of my day to day life so when the opportunity came up I agreed to leave my parts reconditioning job to go back to the plant industry. I worked here until my land based engineering apprenticeship started as they weren't able to provide the workload of maintenance id require to complete my level 2. I was primarily a digger and tractor operator here but I also drove other items of plant and did small amounts of groundwork's as were required in pitch renovations. during quiet times I would go into the workshop and help they're mechanic do services and repairs on the fleet of 30+ machines and 70+ implements and attachments.

• Kept machinery well-maintained in line with safety regulations.
• Calibrated machines regularly to maintain peak performance levels, improving operational efficiency.
• Cleared debris and waste from working areas, maintaining safe conditions.
• Covered weekend shifts to optimise service levels.
• Offered flexible working patterns to meet peak business demands.
• Interacted with customers pleasantly and professionally, delivering first-class care and service.
• Washed and polished service vehicles to maintain professional appearance.
• Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.
• Carried out vehicle checks and organised repairs to achieve timely resolution.
• Coordinated with vehicle services to schedule repairs.
• Fueled tractor at end of each day and completed fuel logbook for all fuel usage.
• Manipulated controls to set, activate and adjust mechanisms on machinery.
• Drove tractors and operated other equipment correctly without endangering driver and others in working environment.
• Hooked tow trucks to trailer hitches and fastened farm implements to tractors.
• Remained alert while driving and servicing tractor.
• Inflated tractor tyres to correct pressure and checked regularly for excessive wear and damages.
• Wore protective clothes and used safety equipment while handling hazardous chemicals.

During the Covid 19 outbreak I was forced to finish my agricultural apprenticeship early and find a more stable career. I got offered the opportunity to work for my uncle reconditioning break callipers, steering racks and steering boxes. I mainly worked in the break calliper department where I learned how to dismantle, order parts and rebuild a verity of callipers from small cars to high performance break units, light goods vehicles and hydraulic break callipers from plant and agriculture. I also specialised in the research and development of the parts software which meant taking measurements of all components, cross referencing part numbers and finding suppliers. I also spent time in the garage working on customers vehicles removing the break components for reconditioning and reinstalling as well as steering racks. I also spent time with they're motorsport team in the pits and attended 12 events as a mechanic in a team of 8 to cover 2 vehicles.

• Assisted research teams with prototyping and testing mechanical testings.
• Produced technical documentation and reports for design and production teams.
• Inspected mechanical components to identify issues and determine proper corrective actions.
• Tested functionality of complex components, verifying operation according to specifications.
• Restored equipment to operational condition by removing and replacing or repairing components.
• Measured components to assess conformity to design parameters or established technical specifications.
• Compared mechanical designs to industry regulations and contract provisions.
• Interpreted blueprints to correctly assemble and dismantle mechanical equipment.
• Assembled mechanical components, controls and power systems.
• Estimated costs of labour and materials to manufacture, install, or maintain specified equipment.
• Interpreted schematics and diagrams to determine accurate methods and sequences of assembly.
• Prevented customer complaints by ensuring timely reporting of schedule changes and delays.
• Verified dimensions to guarantee conformance to customer specifications.
• undertook sand blasting operations to remove paint and debris from units for reconditioning
• Completed tolerance analysis to support high-volume product manufacturing success.