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 -