Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Deployments
Qualifications
Affiliations
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LEE JONATHAN CURL

Barnstaple,UK

Summary

Experienced Workshop Manager with extensive experience in mechanical maintenance, team leadership, and operational planning. Proven ability to manage high-pressure environments, oversee complex engineering projects, and maintain equipment readiness to military standards. Skilled in mentoring personnel, enforcing safety and compliance, and driving efficiency through disciplined management practices. Brings a result-focused approach and a commitment to excellence forged through years of service and technical expertise.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Workshop manager

Royal Marines
Chivenor, Devon
2015.01 - 2026.01
  • Led and supervised large teams of technicians /marines ensuring operational readiness of vehicles and mechanical equipment.
  • Managed maintenance cycles for over 200 vehicle platforms, maintaining strict safety, compliance and performance standards.
  • Planned and delivered technical training, mentoring junior personnel and improving team capability and efficiency.
  • Coordinated workshop operations during deployments , ensuring rapid turnaround and mission-critical availability.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections ensuring adherence to safety and engineering standards.
  • Monitored project timelines closely ensuring timely completion of tasks.
  • Identified and reported faults, recommending repairs or vehicle downtime.
  • Maintained documentation for inspections to meet audit requirements.
  • Supported quality assurance efforts in the workshop through oversight and assistance.
  • Prepared detailed reports on workshop activities to facilitate strategic planning decisions by senior management.

Beach Amphibious Vehicle Recovery (SNCO)

Royal Marines
Plymouth, Devon
2022.02 - 2025.04
  • Led amphibious recovery operations, commanded BARV during ship to shore movements, ensuring safe launch, recovery and manoeuvre of landing craft, vehicles, and equipment in challenging tidal and surf conditions.
  • Senior technical authority for BARV and associated recovery equipment, overseeing maintenance, inspections and operational readiness to meet Royal Navy and Royal Marines standards.
  • Directed specialist recovery team providing leadership, tasking and mentoring to junior ranks during high tempo amphibious operations and training serials.
  • Delivered specialist training to to Royal Marines personnel on recovery procedures, vehicle handling and beach operations.
  • Managed risk and safety compliance in dynamic environments, enforcing SOPs, conducting safety briefs, and mitigating hazards during recovery and landing operations.

Support Worker – Young People with Severe Learning Difficulties

Thornery Care
Barnstaple, Devon
2022.06 - 2025.05
  • Supported young people with complex needs in daily activities and learning.
  • Applied behaviour-support strategies to create safe, structured environments.
  • Worked with autism and severe learning difficulties using adaptive communication.
  • Followed safeguarding protocols to ensure wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with care teams to support individual development plans.

Ambulance Driver – COVID Response

NHS Support
Welshpool, Powys
2020.10 - 2021.01
  • Supported emergency services during covid 19 pandemic, transporting patients safely.
  • Operated emergency vehicles with high situational awareness.
  • Worked alongside NHS staff in high-pressure environments.
  • Maintained vehicle readiness under strict infection-control procedures.
  • Conducted routine maintenance checks on emergency medical equipment, ensuring readiness at all times.
  • Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing critical assistance in times of need.

Steward – Wimbledon Championships

Royal Marines
Wimbledon, Merton
2025.06 - Current
  • Supported royal marines representation at world-class sporting event.
  • Assisted with crowd management and safety in high-footfall environment.
  • Was selected to work in players friends and families area, this showing managements trust in my ability to be professional.
  • Ensured security awareness throughout tournament.

Education

Higher National Diploma - Leadership and Management

ILM
HAMPSHIRE
2021.10 -

NVQ Level 3 - Engineering Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering

EAL
Bordon, Hampshire
2012.06 -

A-Levels - Canine Care, Behaviour and Welfare

SEG Awards
Barnstaple, Devon
2026.03 -

NVQ Level 2 - Understanding Mental Health First Aid Advocacy into the workplace

City of Portsmouth College
Barnstaple, Devon
2024.05 -

NVQ Level 2 - Personal Exercise Health and Nutrition

Chichester College Group
Barnstaple, Devon
2024.05 -

NVQ Level 2 - Children and Young Peoples Mental Health

Newbury College
Barnstaple, Devon
2023.06 -

Skills

  • Workshop operations and vehicle inspection
  • Leadership and development
  • Fleet management
  • Knowledge of Recovery Procedures
  • Arctic and Jungle Warfare
  • Maritimes Operations
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Advanced Driving
  • Logistics management
  • Health and Safety adherence

Certification

  • Full HGV Licence (C / C+E)
  • Category H (Tracked Vehicles)
  • Driver CPC – In Date
  • CSCS Card – Current

Accomplishments

  • Maintained 100% fleet readiness during high-tempo periods.
  • Delivered zero-incident heavy recovery operations.
  • Developed junior personnel into leadership and specialist roles.
  • Trusted with command of the BARV, a rare specialist capability.

Deployments

  • Afghanistan (Op HERRICK) – front-line soldier prior to specialising; later mechanical support, recovery operations, and workshop leadership.
  • HMS Albion (3 Years Embarked) – BARV Commander supporting amphibious operations and shipboard engineering integration.
  • Arctic Norway – cold-weather warfare training and operations in extreme sub-zero conditions.
  • Jungle Deployments – multiple deployments involving advanced fieldcraft, endurance, and adaptability in high-risk environments.
  • East Africa (JCTTAT) – technical support, training delivery, and equipment readiness in remote environments.

Qualifications

  • ILM Level 5 Certificate in Leadership & Management
  • ILM Level 5 Developing and Leading Teams
  • Level 5 Leadership Capability & Performance
  • Level 5 Managing Individual Development
  • Mechanical & Military
  • Level 3 NVQ Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical Engineering)
  • Recovery Mechanic Training
  • BARV Commander Training
  • Mechanical Equipment Inspector (MEI)
  • Health, Wellbeing & Behaviour
  • Level 2 Mental Health First Aid & Advocacy
  • Level 2 Children & Young People’s Mental Health
  • Level 2 Understanding Autism
  • Level 2 Exercise, Health & Nutrition
  • Care Certificate (CPD)
  • Level 3 Canine Welfare & Behaviour (Atom Learning Direct)

Affiliations

Youth football coach

Kayak tour leader

Boxing coach

Travelling to different countries

Timeline

A-Levels - Canine Care, Behaviour and Welfare

SEG Awards
2026.03 -

Steward – Wimbledon Championships

Royal Marines
2025.06 - Current

NVQ Level 2 - Understanding Mental Health First Aid Advocacy into the workplace

City of Portsmouth College
2024.05 -

NVQ Level 2 - Personal Exercise Health and Nutrition

Chichester College Group
2024.05 -

NVQ Level 2 - Children and Young Peoples Mental Health

Newbury College
2023.06 -

Support Worker – Young People with Severe Learning Difficulties

Thornery Care
2022.06 - 2025.05

Beach Amphibious Vehicle Recovery (SNCO)

Royal Marines
2022.02 - 2025.04

Higher National Diploma - Leadership and Management

ILM
2021.10 -

Ambulance Driver – COVID Response

NHS Support
2020.10 - 2021.01

Workshop manager

Royal Marines
2015.01 - 2026.01

NVQ Level 3 - Engineering Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering

EAL
2012.06 -
LEE JONATHAN CURL