Kurt Gardiner
HUNTINGTON,STAFFORDSHIRE
Summary
Accomplished industry leader with extensive management expertise, specializing in staff training and development, performance evaluation, and continuous improvement. Recognized for effective team collaboration and communication skills, ensuring all voices are heard to forge optimal solutions. Proficient in financial reporting and budget adherence, with a proven track record of evaluating P&L to consistently meet targets. Reliable and adaptable, capable of working flexible hours to meet organizational needs.
Versatile manager with background in coordinating diverse teams and managing complex projects. Skilled in strategic planning, operational improvement, and fostering collaborative environments. Demonstrated ability to enhance efficiency and productivity while maintaining high standards of quality. Successfully implemented innovative solutions that resulted in positive organizational changes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities and Installations Manager
Gestamp
01.2010 - Current
- Started as TPM TECH progressed to electrical install tech which progressed to facilities supervisor with 7 employees working for me covering every aspect of the plant
- In this role I oversaw looking after all hard and soft services i.e 6 bar air system, process water cooling system, all power supply system, and welding gas supplies
- In 2017 I got promoted to facilities and installations manager for a new plant of 60,000sqm we were building, this involved working closely with the building construction team (readie) to ensure infrastructure and timings were completed on time in full
- During this time, I controlled and implemented the install of a 6 bar ring main air system, 14-bar ring main air system, a 5-bar process gas system ring main for process welding, ten 1000amp electrical busbar systems and seven 11,000 volt HV transformer and lv panel Installations
- 2021-2022 I was recalled back to the old plant 50,000sqm to decommission ready for demolition, this involved removal of all obsolete equipment via auction 19 presses and over 50 robot welding cells and 100 + pedestal welders, a paint plant and weld cleaning plant
- As well as all hard and soft services to leave a bare shell for the demolition team
- 2023-present back at the new plant as facilities and install manager looking after all site install and hard and soft services
- The largest job I’ve done to date is a 2000 ton hot stamping press line and furnace with a 2500amp power supply and 6m deep construction pit for the scrap conveyor system
Electrical Technician
Yates Electrical
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Working on electrical first fix, second fix and fire alarms on Asda, Tesco and Renault garages also the new Donnington racetrack pits and press room, which I supervised up to ten men to get the work complete this was very successful
- During this time, we used cherry pickers and lifting platforms and also completed a CSCS course
General Worker
Wallace Construction
01.2006 - 01.2007
- General works for local builders doing a variety of different tasks including block work, carpentry and plumbing and all electrical works, it also involved some ground works
- During this time, we also had a project on a two story listed building and a barn conversion
Subcontractor
Self Employed
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Subcontracting for SR electrical responsible for one employee
- The work carried out was 90% industrial, mainly sub-main changeovers
- Also build and install bus-bar chambers for electrical mains
Supervisor
Birch Elec and Data
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Working at Drayton Manor Park & Stone Computers
- Responsible for the work carried out by 7-8 men
- Installations, strip out, checking men's work on test sheets
- Setting up the safety systems on rides, ensuring all work is completed on schedule for the park to open
- Overseeing all electrical work that was carried out by the contractor and site employed electricians
- I had complete control of the company when my employer was on holiday
- Dealt with quotations, ordering materials, allocating work to suitable employees, booking jobs in diary, following leads for contracts
- Ensuring the company ran smoothly
Team Leader
Powersafe
01.1997 - 01.2001
- Carrying out work for rail track responsible for 4-6 men
- Working nights plus had to work away
- Points heating, refurbishment of electrical equipment & CCTV installations, isolate, strip out & rewiring
- Had experience in removal of asbestos cloth within electrical fuse boxes, using shadow vac method
- These works were carried out on various BT exchange centers and train stations
Apprentice
E.H Humphries
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Working as an apprentice carrying out electrical and mechanical installations
- Also attended college for two years on an electrical course to gain qualifications
- Part 1 -and 2 (23691) electrical installations
Education
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion -
01.2023
OP40 High voltage network operations course -
01.2023
Legionella and cooling tower operatives and responsible person -
01.2023
18th edition electrical regs -
01.2023
Nvq level 1 and 2 - electrical installations (23691)
Walsall college
01.1997
C-Art, D-P.E, E-Design technology, E-English, E-Science, E-Maths
Kingsmead high
01.1994
Skills
- Performance management
- Time management
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Workforce management
- Business planning
- Financial records oversight
- Clear communication
- Staff management
- Risk management
- Task delegation
- Cross-functional team management
- Project planning
Hobbies and Interests
- Spending time with family & friends
- Socializing
- Football
- Boxing
- Fishing
Timeline
Facilities and Installations Manager
Gestamp
01.2010 - Current
Electrical Technician
Yates Electrical
01.2007 - 01.2008
General Worker
Wallace Construction
01.2006 - 01.2007
Subcontractor
Self Employed
01.2004 - 01.2006
Supervisor
Birch Elec and Data
01.2001 - 01.2004
Team Leader
Powersafe
01.1997 - 01.2001
Apprentice
E.H Humphries
01.1995 - 01.1997
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion -
OP40 High voltage network operations course -
Legionella and cooling tower operatives and responsible person -
18th edition electrical regs -
Nvq level 1 and 2 - electrical installations (23691)
Walsall college
C-Art, D-P.E, E-Design technology, E-English, E-Science, E-Maths
Kingsmead high
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