Jamie Beards
Castleford,Wakefield
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong focus on advanced troubleshooting and fault finding competency, ensuring high quality standards in all tasks. Demonstrates resilience under pressure and prioritises work efficiently, maintaining safety consciousness at all times. Skilled in service report writing and committed to time efficiency, with a proven ability to remain available for on-call duties.
Reliable and motivated individual with strong aptitude for problem-solving and technical troubleshooting. Proficient in using diagnostic tools and maintaining customer relationships. Ready to contribute to improved service efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Methodical worker confident at managing time and workload independently. History of communicating with customers and troubleshooting system faults. Enthusiastic work ethic with strong attention to detail.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work history
Motorhome service technician
Vantage motorhomes
Leeds, west Yorkshire
2022.11 - Current
- Monitored equipment status consistently; swift identification of arising faults guaranteed minimal disruption in operations.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new staff, improving overall team proficiency.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring availability of necessary spare parts at all times.
- Interpreted technical diagrams and schematics effectively, aiding accurate problem diagnosis.
- Delivered detailed reports on equipment conditions, facilitating proactive maintenance planning.
- Ensured optimal system performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing technical support for complex issues.
- Logged all completed work on database to maintain accurate records and reference.
Greenkeeper Supervisor
Oulton Hall Resort Golf Club
Leeds, West Yorkshire
2020.03 - 2022.11
- Facilitated monthly training sessions for enhanced staff performance.
- Organised team resources, resulted in improved project timelines.
- Led team meetings, ensured clear communication amongst all members.
- Provided constructive feedback to staff for improved performance levels.
- Ensured smooth operations with regular maintenance checks.
- Fostered a positive work culture to boost employee morale.
- Managed daily operations to increase productivity.
- Promoted a safe work environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety regulations.
- Delegated tasks appropriately, achieved balanced workload among team members.
- Supervised activities of workers and enforced safety regulations.
- Trained new hires and set up mentoring relationships to drive team performance.
- Worked closely with management to manage staff levels and allocate resources for production plans.
Managing director BC Steam Engineers LTD
BC Steam Engineers LTD
Castleford, Wakefield
2015.08 - 2020.03
- Secured new clients through targeted marketing campaigns.
- Oversaw financial operations for fiscal control and profitability.
- Negotiated profitable contracts, increasing company revenue.
- Established performance metrics, resulting in increased team efficiency.
- Implemented cost-saving measures for financial stability.
- Streamlined supply chain management, ensuring timely delivery of products.
- Managed crisis situations with strategic planning.
- Developed effective business strategies for sustained growth.
- Delivered high-quality services by maintaining customer focus at all times.
- Directed complex projects to successful completion.
- Put in place clear controls for financial administration and business management.
- Established budgets based on historical, current and forecasted business data.
- Administered tests on boilers, verifying safe and efficient functionality.
- Performed daily checks on equipment, reducing potential downtime due to breakdowns.
- Documented technical findings accurately, aiding future troubleshooting procedures.
- Assured plant safety by conducting regular steam system audits.
Steam engineer
G&B Steam engineers LTD
Castleford, Wakefield
2001.12 - 2015.08
- Enhanced equipment longevity with routine maintenance and servicing.
- Installed new machinery, enhancing overall plant efficiency.
- Conducted thorough inspections, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Managed the repair of faulty systems to ensure uninterrupted operation.
- Performed daily checks on equipment, reducing potential downtime due to breakdowns.
- Documented technical findings accurately, aiding future troubleshooting procedures.
- Optimised fuel efficiency through careful monitoring of boiler operations.
- Assured plant safety by conducting regular steam system audits.
- Administered tests on boilers, verifying safe and efficient functionality.
- Identified potential hazards in the workplace, minimising risk of accidents.
- Monitored pressure readings to maintain optimal operational levels.
- Inspected completed equipment for compliance with codes, design specifications and quality standards.
- Organised and documented maintenance processes to meet long-term upkeep requirements of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Consulted on engineering projects, offering mechanical perspective to different disciplines in collaborative environment.
NVQ Level 2 Panel Beater
West Yorkshire Motors
Castleford, Wakefield
1998.09 - 2001.12
- Repaired damaged body parts for seamless restoration of vehicles.
- Kept up-to-date with latest industry developments; improved repair techniques over time.
- Managed workshop tools effectively, maintaining clean and safe workspace at all times.
- Followed manufacturers' specifications closely whilst performing repairs, ensuring exactness in result.
- Maintained detailed records of completed works; ensured transparency with clients.
- Fitted new windows and windscreens to enhance visibility and aesthetic appeal of vehicles.
- Used filler substances to fill small dents, leading to smooth surfaces post paint job.
- Ensured safety compliance by properly aligning all replaced or repaired parts.
- Took part in ongoing training programmes; enhanced skills and knowledge about panel beating techniques.
Education
GCSEs - Maths,English, Science, P.E
Normanton Freeston High
west yorkshire 1994.09 - 1998.07
open university - Sport
Coaching others to coach
West Yorkshire 2021.07 -
C electrical maintenance level1 & 2 - motorhome electrics
NCC Training academy
west yorkshire 2024.11 -
motorhome service technician award - motorhomes
NCC Training academy
west yorkshire 2023.11 -
motorhome gas technician award - motorhomes
NCC Training academy
west yorkshire 2023.09 -
Skills
- Advanced troubleshooting
- On-Call availability
- Fault finding competency
- Service report writing
- High quality standards
- Work prioritisation
- Time efficiency
- Resilience under pressure
- Safety consciousness
Affiliations
- My passion is Rugby League, ive been involved in junior Rl for many years. Now entering my 6th year volunteering with Castleford Tigers foundation, spending 5 years coaching the PDRL team and my second year being apart of the women's team as well as being apart of the first teams pre game activities for the last 6 years
Timeline
C electrical maintenance level1 & 2 - motorhome electrics
NCC Training academy
2024.11 -
motorhome service technician award - motorhomes
NCC Training academy
2023.11 -
motorhome gas technician award - motorhomes
NCC Training academy
2023.09 -
Motorhome service technician
Vantage motorhomes
2022.11 - Current
open university - Sport
Coaching others to coach
2021.07 -
Greenkeeper Supervisor
Oulton Hall Resort Golf Club
2020.03 - 2022.11
Managing director BC Steam Engineers LTD
BC Steam Engineers LTD
2015.08 - 2020.03
Steam engineer
G&B Steam engineers LTD
2001.12 - 2015.08
NVQ Level 2 Panel Beater
West Yorkshire Motors
1998.09 - 2001.12
GCSEs - Maths,English, Science, P.E
Normanton Freeston High
1994.09 - 1998.07