Mark Beesley

I'm currently working on a project for Rolls Royce & the MOD involving the handling and processing of irradiated materials.

Using Autodesk & Microsoft software my work involves,

• Writing & reviewing of supporting technical documentation.
• Site survey & component inspection to ensure the successful integration of new designs.
• The design of innovative, bespoke components to meet specific client requirements .
• The creation of working, detailed 3D models.
• Production of complete sets of engineering drawings.
• Ensuring compliance with industry regulations company standards.
• Liaising with other work-streams & projects to ensure no duplication and proper integration.

I worked here on a waste management project for Sellafield Ltd.

I was on the team tasked with the design of glove boxes for handling nuclear waste.

Using Autodesk & Microsoft software my work involved,

• The design to specification of glove box components.
• The creation of engineering drawing packs.
• As required, managed and implemented design change notices.

During my time with Packaging Automation Ltd as a Tooling Designer, My work primarily involved,

• Detailed measurement and inspection of client supplied packaging.
• Using PTC Creo design software and a combination of packaging drawings and measurements to design bespoke tooling for the handling and heat sealing of client packaging. Using both Packaging Automation and competitor heat sealing machines.
• Participated in tooling R&D projects focused on enhancing machine efficiency, reducing noise, and implementing cost reduction initiatives.
• Mentoring and support of design apprentices.

My work in this role involved,

• Assessment and refurbishment of the companies hire heat sealing machines.
• Manufacture of heat sealing machine components using a combination of hand, machine & fabrication tools.
• Build, test and on site commissioning of new heat sealing machinery.
• Planned maintenance and breakdown response at client factories around the UK and Europe.
• I was also on the service rota which involved spending one week in eight working on call to provide breakdown/spares assistance to customers through the night/weekend.
• Mentoring and support of apprentice technicians.

I worked as a Mechanical Technician for NSG in Leyland. My role there involved,

• Build, fabrication, maintenance, repair and modification of various nuclear industry test rigs that NSG managed on behalf of Nuvia Ltd.
• Maintenance and repair of workshop equipment.

I worked as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician at a facility which turned reclaimed timber into laminated particle board sheets.

• Executed planned preventative maintenance on site plant & equipment.
• Conducted inspections and condition monitoring of site plant & equipment, reporting findings.
• Addressed equipment breakdowns promptly to minimize downtime.
• I was on the on-call breakdown rota for nights & weekends.
• The machinery on site included chain & screw conveyors, blowers, dryers, sifters & shakers, heated hydraulic presses, board cutting/trimming equipment and transportation devices.

Served as Mechanical Technician in refurbishment workshop at Tata, Workington, Cumbria.

My role focused on supporting the refurbishment processes in the workshop.

• Inspection and assessment of continuous casting equipment shipped in from various Tata steel mills in the UK.
• Refurbishment of continuous casting equipment, involving mostly bearing and roller replacement, slinging & lifting, sand blasting & painting and the precision setup of the casting head to ensure accurate castings.

At General Vacuum I worked on the manufacture and setting up of Vacuum Metalizers, which are machines used in the production of foil backed plastic for the food packaging industry, the printing of holograms for credit cards/security passes and the foil printing on bank notes.

My work there mainly consisted of,

• The installation of motors, shafts, rollers, and pumps.
• Installation of pipework for pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

In my time at Amec Nuclear UK I worked for the, Development & Test Services department based at Birchwood in Warrington.

My job as a Mechanical Technician mainly consisted of carrying out mechanical assembly work and plant maintenance on test rigs and laboratories for the nuclear industry.

Tasks involved were,

• Mechanical fitting
• Machining
• Test Rig/ROV Operating
• Welding
• Pipe fitting
• Job Planning & purchasing

I started a 3 year apprenticeship in Mechanical Fitting at the ecITB training school in Tipton, Dudley were I learnt the basic practical skills I would need as a Mechanical Fitter. During this time I also attended Warwickshire College in Royal Leamington Spa on block release where I was taught the theory.

After 12 months I was put on placement with NIS Ltd in Chorley, Lancashire. Here over the next two years I developed my skills and gained experience of working in a workshop environment.

For much of my time here I shadowed other fitters, machinists, designers, welders and quality/test inspectors. In order to complete my NVQ I had to work for each of these departments, and complete a certain amount work within each.

In the time I had that wasn’t spent working towards my NVQ I slotted into the fitting team and assisted in the manufacture and testing of various projects.