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Joshua Williams

Cardiff,Wales

Summary

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) & Search Specialist
British Army

With a career dedicated to EOD and Search operations, I bring extensive experience in both military and civilian environments. I am highly trained and qualified in the identification, search, and disposal of explosives, with a proven track record in a wide variety of operational settings, both in the UK and overseas.

Key highlights of my career include:

  • Military EOD Expertise: Extensive experience conducting range clearances and live operations, ensuring safe and thorough disposal of conventional munitions. My military deployments have taken me to multiple overseas locations, where I have consistently applied my expertise in high-risk environments.
  • Civilian EOD Experience: Practical knowledge gained from working with IGNE, providing valuable insight into the commercial sector’s EOD operations.
  • Search Operations: Previously served as a Searcher in the Defence Advanced Search Team in Northern Ireland, where I was responsible for executing high-level search tasks with precision and professionalism during Operation Helvetic.
  • Leadership & Team Management: Served as a Section 2IC/CMD No2 with 35 Engineering Regiment, where I lead and support teams during complex deployments worldwide. I have developed strong leadership and operational coordination skills, ensuring mission success and safety under challenging conditions.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work history

EOD/UXO Engineer

IGNE
Leiston, Suffolk
06.2024 - 09.2025

As a UXO engineer for IGNE I gained a lot of knowledge within the UK EOD sector.

I was responsible for carrying out Target Investigation, Search and clear, Quality assurance, Watch & briefs and also gained knowledge of operating a CPT rig.

2IC/ DAST(Defence Advance Search Team)

British Army
10.2017 - 05.2025

Lance Corporal within the Royal Engineers of the British Army demonstrating a high level of professionalism and good leadership traits.

Qualified Carpenter & Joiner with both experience on operations and in a workshop environment.

British Army Combat Engineer Class 1.

Military & Civilian experience in the search and disposal of both conventional and unconventional munitions

A highly reliable member of a high threat search team on both Overseas Operations and UK Operations.

Fully capable user of advanced and highly technical search equipment.

Qualified in the 0804 intermediate Explosive Ordinance Disposal course to identify munitions to a high degree and how to dispose of them.

Maintained continued personal development within The British Army to optimise my deployability.

Skills

  • Active listening
  • Learning
  • Logistics
  • Locating & Disposal of Ordnance
  • Threat management
  • Safety
  • Resilience under pressure

Qualifications

DAST (Defence Advanced Search Team) Searcher

Defence EOD & Munitions School - United Kingdom

Trained to provide the highest level of search and assurance in a variety of challenging environments including confined spaces, hazardous environment, CBRN etc. Tested on route, area, building, person, vehicle search.


0804 Intermediate Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course.

Defence EOD & Munitions School - United Kingdom

Covering advanced munition identification and a variety of disposal methods the 0804 course provides a solid plethora of tools to utilise in the role of EOD.


City & Guilds Level 3 Award in Working as a Member of a Rescue and Recovery

Team in Confined Spaces

Defence EOD & Munitions School - United Kingdom


Qualsafe Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) United Kingdom

(With management of ctastrophic bleeding)


Level 3 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery (military engineering), 1 Royal School Of Military Engineering - United Kingdom


Class 1 Combat Engineer, 1 Royal School Of Military Engineering - United Kingdom


CMI: Level 2 Award in Team leading

3 Royal School Of Military Engineering. - United Kingdom

Achieved upon promotion to LCpl.

Timeline

EOD/UXO Engineer

IGNE
06.2024 - 09.2025

2IC/ DAST(Defence Advance Search Team)

British Army
10.2017 - 05.2025
Joshua Williams