Jonathan Wattam

• Established Limited Company status in 2015, operating as a sole trader since 2011.
• Managed high-quality kitchen and bathroom renovations within budget and deadlines.
• Interpreted technical drawings to ensure projects met specifications.
• Collaborated with tradespeople to facilitate seamless project execution.
• Resolved installation issues promptly, maintaining project timelines.
• Adjusted plans based on client feedback or design changes for optimal results.
• Planned projects meticulously, preventing delays and cost overruns.
• Ensured compliance with building codes and safety regulations during installations.

• Performed regular maintenance checks to prevent unexpected breakdowns or malfunctions of trains, engines and other critical components.
• Monitored and maintained health and safety standards for site compliance.
• Troubleshooting, identifying & resolving issues with train systems using diagnostic tools & procedures performing repairs on faulty equipment, preventing major breakdowns.
• Collaborated & communicated effectively across cross-functional teams/suppliers/partners to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensured health & safety regulations & ratings are maintained by routine checking of station facilities and equipment, resolving any identified issues promptly.
• Managed emergency situations, making critical decisions to resolve safety critical issues ensuring passenger safety and well-being.
• Coordinated the preparation of safety critical specialist work ensuring thorough testing, quality standards are met & efficiency of workmanship.
• Performed engineering audits of work orders to maintain strict schedules ensuring appropriate approvals in place.
• Prepared written reports and technical documentation including vehicle analyses tracking results & making recommendations to improve future reliability focusing on continuous improvement.
• Prevented delays through carefully considered risk and feasibility assessments.
• Minimised deviation from operational schedules, ensuring client SLA's are met, avoiding contractual financial penalty's through real time performance monitoring.
• Accurately interpreting engineering documents e.g. vehicle maintenance instructions. and generate work orders for field personnel to ensure project effectiveness.
• Reported on flood and environmental hazards and recommended mitigation strategies.

• Worked within the maintenance team working on the class 222 Meridian fleet conducting routine servicing & maintenance activities.
• Collaborated closely with external contractors during major renovation projects.
• Conducted routine inspections on fire safety equipment, ensured readiness during emergencies.
• Completed preventative maintenance tasks, extending the life span of equipment.
• Ensured site safety by conducting regular inspections of equipment and machinery.
• Reduced downtime with prompt identification of malfunctions in equipment.
• Completed risk assessments & applied best practices to comply with health and safety regulations.
• Responded swiftly to emergency repair calls to minimise disruption to operations.
• Followed health and safety regulations strictly while performing daily duties, minimising workplace accidents.
• Finishing of all aspects of the B-Exam, Carrying out full A-Exams and completing work arising.
• Servicing, fuel pointing and prepping of the trains working to vehicle maintenance instructions.
• Carrying out and signing for safety critical work
• Utilizing schematics and engineering drawings to fault find.
• Worked with 3rd party's to repair and replace 3rd party equipment.
• Covered all aspects of light and heavy maintenance including overhaul and replacement of, HVAC units, Bogies, Wheelset's, PIM's, Doors and Re-forms.
• Maintained & held a valid PTS card (personal track safety qualification)
• Resolved HVAC issues promptly, providing comfortable indoor environment for staff and visitors alike.
• Continued to self develop through training, completed a torque tightening and working from heights and harness training course.

During July 2004 and October 2005 I worked across the UK at various rolling stock depots & manufacturing plants as a skilled contractor. The work was mainly for the rail and aerospace industry's:

• Vehicle building, both new build and refurbishment.
• Sheet metal work and component assembly.
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic mechanical overhaul and rolling stock maintenance.

Contract Positions Held:

• Vehicle Builder (Bombardier Transportation)
• Hydraulic & Pneumatic Mechanical Fitter (AB Hoses and Fittings)
• Vehicle Builder (Wabtec Limited)
• Sheet metal and assembly worker (SPS Aero structures)
• Restoration Vehicle Builder (Bombardier Transportation)

• Worked in the thermoplastics manufacturing company which produce tile edges, guttering etc.
• Setting up the lines and equipment ready for production.
• Fitting of the appropriate die and jig sets and getting extruder to correct operating temperature.
• Following work instructions run, size, shape and colour product.
• Inspect and take samples and conform to quality control procedures.
• Daily safety checks and maintenance of machinery and tools.

• Whilst at University I worked as a Deputy bar Manager and Licensee. Held a BIIAB Level 2 Certificate for Licensees (On-License).
• Managing and training staff, delegating and supervising jobs.
• Recruiting staff, marketing and promotion.
• Stock ordering and stock checks.
• Banking and finance of accounts including wages.
• Displaying excellent customer service & dealing with customer complaints
• First Aid training workshop certificate.

• Halfords part time on both cycles and parts departments, the work included;-
• Building cycles for display and for customers to PDI specification.
• Repairing damaged bikes for customers including services.
• Working on the parts tracker computer and checkout.
• Fitting stereos and parts to customer's cars.