Matthew Barklem
Ormskirk,Lancashire
Summary
Motivated and hands-on Mechanical Fitter with previous experience working as a Maintenance Engineer in fast-paced industrial environments. Skilled in assembling, installing, and repairing mechanical equipment, as well as carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance to reduce downtime. Confident in fault finding, reading technical drawings, and working to tight tolerances. Quick to learn, reliable, and safety-focused, with a strong work ethic and the ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Mechanical fitter
Dodd Engineering
Skelmersdale, Lancashire
2024.10 - 2026.02
- Installed and commissioned bespoke cranes & conveyors in Saudi Arabia.
- Integrated new equipment into existing systems, ensuring smooth setup, optimal performance, and minimal disruption to operations.
- Operated various power tools and equipment to accurately cut, shape, and finish metal components for assembly.
- Interpreted technical drawings to understand project specifications.
- Guaranteed safe working environment compliance with industry standards and legislation.
Maintenance engineer
Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses
Inglewhite , Lancashire
2023.07 - 2024.09
- Executed rigorous Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) to minimise plant breakdowns and ensure smooth operations.
- Performed preventative and reactive maintenance to support continuous production.
- Conducted detailed breakdown analyses to identify root causes and reduce downtime.
- Designed new equipment parts using CAD software.
Warehouse assistant
Childwall Table & Chair Hire Ltd
Liverpool, Merseyside
2019.11 - 2023.06
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Executed loading and unloading of goods at warehouse dock.
- Maintained safety standards, resulting in no workplace accidents.
- Kept up-to-date with warehouse procedures to maintain competence.
- Enhanced customer experience by efficiently resolving queries.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
The City of Liverpool College
Liverpool 2022.09 - 06/2023
Higher National Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
The City of Liverpool College
Liverpool 2021.09 - 06/2022
Skills
- IPAF certified (category 3a & 3b)
- TIG welding (Stainless steel & Mild steel)
- CAD software skills (Fusion 360)
- Mechanical assembly & Installation
- Maintenance & repair
- Efficient troubleshooting
Timeline
Mechanical fitter
Dodd Engineering
2024.10 - 2026.02
Maintenance engineer
Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses
2023.07 - 2024.09
Higher National Diploma - Mechanical Engineering
The City of Liverpool College
2022.09 - 06/2023
Higher National Certificate - Mechanical Engineering
The City of Liverpool College
2021.09 - 06/2022
Warehouse assistant
Childwall Table & Chair Hire Ltd
2019.11 - 2023.06