Joel Edmiston
Leeds,West Yorkshire
Summary
Experienced and dedicated railway maintenance professional with over 5 years of hands-on experience in rolling stock maintenance, repair and overhaul. Currently employed as a Level 4 Skilled Team Member at Northern Trains LTD, demonstrating strong expertise in routine and heavy maintenance, safety compliance and preventative maintenance strategies.
Former apprentice at, Arriva Rail North which later became Northern Trains LTD, gained a solid foundation for rolling stock maintenance and safety. NVQ Level 3 qualified with additional training on electric trains, jacks, component drop table, hydraulic pipe crimping machine and lifting operations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Level 4 Skilled Team Member
Northern Trains LTD
Leeds, West Yorkshire
04.2020 - Current
- Guaranteed safe working environment compliance with industry standards and legislation.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on train systems, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
- Performed heavy overhaul work on rolling stock inline with company procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to implement preventative maintenance strategies.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets set by the Team Leader contributing to units being available for traffic.
Apprentice
Arriva Rail North
Leeds, West Yorkshire
09.2017 - 04.2020
- Improved efficiency by assisting with routine maintenance checks on rolling stock.
- Facilitated smoother operations by keeping work areas clean and organised.
- Followed strict health and safety guidelines whilst working in the workshop.
- Conducted routine maintenance to increase rolling stock lifespan.
- Commended for punctuality and consistent regular attendance.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Traction & Rolling Stock
Myerscough College
Preston 09.2017 - 04.2020
Skills
- Leadership capabilities
- Drop table trained
- 3 road jacks trained
- 5 road jacks trained
- Hydraulic pipe crimping machine trained
- Lifting operations trained
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
- Weight training, I am member of my local JETTS gym and have weight trained since I was 15.
- Playing Rugby League for Oulton Raiders who are currently in the 4th tier of the rugby league pyramid, I have played rugby for nearly 20 years.
- Playing Rugby Union for Hunslet Wolves, I have only recently started playing rugby union but it has been really enjoyable learning a new game to me.
- Travelling and experiencing new cultures, I have travelled around Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. I am also planning a trip to the Tatra mountains in Slovakia.
Timeline
Level 4 Skilled Team Member
Northern Trains LTD
04.2020 - Current
Apprentice
Arriva Rail North
09.2017 - 04.2020
NVQ Level 3 - Traction & Rolling Stock
Myerscough College
09.2017 - 04.2020
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