Luke Snowdon
Manchester,United Kingdom
Summary
A highly competent and experienced Engineering Manager/Technician with over 6 years experience gained within the Royal Navy. Thrives under pressure in stressful and high tempo environments to ensure strict deadlines are met. Performance driven and dedication to ensure projects or tasks are completed to the highest level of engineering standards with upmost enthusiasm. A continually self-motivated and approachable natural leader emphasised by well-developed interpersonal skills. Strong passion and willingness to learn with a drive towards the education/development of others, leading to improved overall effectiveness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Weapons Engineer
Royal Navy
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
2018.11 - Current
- Awarded Commanding Officers efficiency award in 2022 for providing HMS Dauntless with close range weapons in a critically understaffed department.
- Provided capability to the close range capability to HMS Dauntless that earned her the award for best above water warfare capability in the fleet in 2023
- Played a crucial role in improving the durability of onboard ordnance through robust reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated smoother operations for my unit through efficient weapons inventory management.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment.
- Raised standards of safety protocol adherence among junior technicians through effective coaching and mentorship.
- Enhanced operational readiness for military training exercises through meticulous weapons servicing.
Commis chef
Grosvenor Casinos
Stockton-on-Tees
2017.06 - 2018.11
- Facilitated smooth communication for better teamwork.
- Handled high-stress situations for improved efficiency.
Commis Chef
Brasserie Hudson Quay
Middlesbrough
2016.01 - 2017.06
- Developed key independence and time management skills.
- Managed my own section facilitating my own stock levels to ensure menus were prepared to a high standard.
Education
GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, IT, Design Technology, French, Religious Studies
St Patrick's Catholic College
Stockton-on-Tees 2008.09 - 2013.08
BTEC - Mechanical Engineering
Middlesbrough College
Middlesbrough 2013.09 - 2015.07
Working in Confined Spaces, Confined Spaces Rescue Team Member
City & Guilds
Portsmouth 2025.01 - 2025.01
Skills
- Fault diagnosis capability
- Production efficiency strategies
- Supply chain understanding
- Reliability testing
- Solution engineering
- Materials engineering knowledge
- Employee management
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Mechanical Engineering
- Technical leadership
- Production understanding
Affiliations
- Snowboarding
- Cinema, Television and Video Games
- Formula 1
- Combat Sports
Certification
Clean UK Driving License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Working in Confined Spaces, Confined Spaces Rescue Team Member
City & Guilds
2025.01 - 2025.01
Weapons Engineer
Royal Navy
2018.11 - Current
Commis chef
Grosvenor Casinos
2017.06 - 2018.11
Commis Chef
Brasserie Hudson Quay
2016.01 - 2017.06
BTEC - Mechanical Engineering
Middlesbrough College
2013.09 - 2015.07
GCSEs - English, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, IT, Design Technology, French, Religious Studies
St Patrick's Catholic College
2008.09 - 2013.08