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Neil Anthony Weeks

Neil Anthony Weeks

Newport

Summary

Diligent Service Engineer with strong problem-solving abilities and solid background in technical support and customer service. Skilled in troubleshooting mechanical systems and conducting preventive maintenance, with excellent communication and team collaboration skills. Committed to ensuring operational efficiency and enhancing customer satisfaction through reliable service and innovative solutions.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Service engineer

Lorne Stewart
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained excellent customer relations, provided expert technical advice on machine management.
  • Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills, consistently resolved challenging technical issues.
  • Assured client satisfaction with immediate and effective troubleshooting of equipment malfunctions.
  • Scheduled and carried out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
  • Repair service hospital catering equipment
  • Repair and service catering equipment in Schools

Catering Engineer

Airedale
09.2023 - 05.2024

Repair service fault find all kitchen equipment combo ovens heated gantry

Catering Engineer

Aspen
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Minimised safety risks with thorough inspections and maintenance schedules.
  • Enforced compliance with all health and safety measures, reducing worksite risks.
  • Advised on equipment failures and potential repairs to restore functionality.
  • Oversaw installation, testing and commissioning of engineering systems to meet performance and safety requirements.
  • Repair Service all electrical and gas appliances including fault finding

Catering engineer

Gillmans electrical appliances
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Managed multiple projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality work.
  • Coordinated with other engineers and professionals on large scale projects.
  • Liaised with clients, understanding their needs and translating them into technical requirements.
  • Oversaw installation, testing and commissioning of engineering systems to meet performance and safety requirements.
  • Supported management decision-making with expert-level technical guidance.
  • Resolved complex issues, applying troubleshooting and critical thinking to address numerous technical solutions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, integrating engineering expertise with other areas of knowledge to achieve common goals.
  • Minimised safety risks with thorough inspections and maintenance schedules.
  • Enforced compliance with all health and safety measures, reducing worksite risks.
  • Advised on equipment failures and potential repairs to restore functionality.
  • Conducted regular site visits to oversee construction process and progress.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of industry advancements to implement emerging solutions.

Mobile Service Engineer

Hobart UK
09.2006 - 06.2020
  • Repair of all catering equipment including log commercial gas and electrical appliances

Production Technician

11.1997 - 09.2006
  • Preventative and Planned Maintenance of Surface Mount Machinery, programming of machinery training operators to ensure daily targets are met

Machine Operator

AB Automotive
Forest Farm, Cardiff
04.1990 - 01.1997
  • Main Duties of the post were a Machine Operator which involved maintenance and operation of Surface Mount Machinery
  • I also worked on Printing and Flow solder machinery
  • I then worked as a technical operator which involved tool setting of various production machinery
  • Following promotion to product shift Technician I worked fault finding, preventative and planned maintenance with responsibility for managing the shift

Assistant Purser

Premier Cruise Lines Ltd
Cape Canaveral, USA
11.1989 - 03.1990
  • Complaints officer

Machine Operator

Autophon [uk] Ltd
Cardiff
08.1987 - 11.1989
  • Maintenance and operation of Auto insertion; [Universal and Panasert] Dip Insertion and surface mount Machinery

Welsh Guardsman

HM Forces, Welsh Guards
Surrey
11.1983 - 07.1987
  • Infantryman and Driver
  • Vehicle Maintenance and general breakdown
  • All aspects of other Army Training

Education

CSE - Geography-2, English-2, Science-2, Woodwork-2

Queens Comprehensive School
01.1976 - 01.1981

City and Guilds 2010/01 - Basic Engineering Competencies

Gwent Territory College
Newport
09.1993 - 06.1996

City and Guilds 2010/02 - Basic Engineering Competencies

Gwent Territory College
Newport
09.1993 - 06.1996

City and Guilds 2010/14 - Maintenance Competencies

Gwent Territory College
Newport
09.1993 - 06.1996

NV 2 - Electrical Installation

Gwent Territory College
Newport
09.1993 - 06.1996

NV - Electrical Installation

Concat 1, 2, 3 - undefined

Skills

  • Technical troubleshooting
  • Positive attitude
  • Electrical diagnostics
  • Safety regulations adherence
  • Computer literacy

Hobbies Interests

  • Rugby
  • Squash
  • Motorbikes
  • Scuba Diving

Personal Information

  • Number of Children: 2
  • Date of birth: 06/15/65
  • Marital status: Married

Timeline

Service engineer

Lorne Stewart
05.2024 - Current

Catering Engineer

Airedale
09.2023 - 05.2024

Catering Engineer

Aspen
07.2021 - 08.2023

Catering engineer

Gillmans electrical appliances
09.2020 - 07.2021

Mobile Service Engineer

Hobart UK
09.2006 - 06.2020

Production Technician

11.1997 - 09.2006

City and Guilds 2010/01 - Basic Engineering Competencies

Gwent Territory College
09.1993 - 06.1996

City and Guilds 2010/02 - Basic Engineering Competencies

Gwent Territory College
09.1993 - 06.1996

City and Guilds 2010/14 - Maintenance Competencies

Gwent Territory College
09.1993 - 06.1996

NV 2 - Electrical Installation

Gwent Territory College
09.1993 - 06.1996

Machine Operator

AB Automotive
04.1990 - 01.1997

Assistant Purser

Premier Cruise Lines Ltd
11.1989 - 03.1990

Machine Operator

Autophon [uk] Ltd
08.1987 - 11.1989

Welsh Guardsman

HM Forces, Welsh Guards
11.1983 - 07.1987

CSE - Geography-2, English-2, Science-2, Woodwork-2

Queens Comprehensive School
01.1976 - 01.1981

NV - Electrical Installation

Concat 1, 2, 3 - undefined

Neil Anthony Weeks