Paul Kavanagh
Telford,Shropshire
Summary
Experienced Weapons Technician with knack for problem-solving and innovation in developing and maintaining advanced weapon systems. Led multiple projects to enhance system reliability and reduce downtime, contributing to overall operational readiness. Known for delivering high-quality work under pressure and improving safety protocols across all assignments.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Weapons Artificer (Royal; Tank Regiment)
British Army
Tidworth, Wiltshire
08.2023 - Current
- Managed a multi-skilled team of Mechanics, Technicians, Storemen and Armourers providing equipment support to a fleet of armoured vehicles along with support vehicles
- Deployed on short notice tasks to provide ordnance assurance overseas, along with managing a section on a repair facility line
- Facilitated training to non-UK forces by providing equipment assurance on AK platforms by way of inspection, repair, failure diagnosis and catastrophic failure reporting
- Ensured the training development and welfare of subordinates through continuous evaluations
Weapons Artificer (Artillery)
British Army
03.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed multiple teams of skilled trades people made up of Mechanics, Technicians, Storemen and Armourers
- Ensured availability remained over 80% with a combined fleet of 24 platforms of road going vehicles
- Delivered impactful results ensuring mission success was achieved
- Enhanced operational readiness for military training exercises through meticulous weapons servicing.
- Deployed at short notice to provide workforce assurance overseas
- Used multiple computing systems for the management of stores, vehicles, weapon systems and analytical tools
- Held and managed an account valued at approximately £1,000,000
Armourer
British Army
08.2008 - 03.2022
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Inspected and maintained small arms weapon systems
- Worked collaboratively within a team
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computing
The Open University
London 2016 -
Higher National Diploma - Automotive Engineering
Pearson
05.2020 - 01.2022
NVQ Level 3 - Engineering
City & Guilds
London 2009 - 2014
Skills
- Armament technology
- Diagnostic reasoning
- Hazardous material disposal
- Patience and concentration
- Critical assessment
- Ballistics knowledge
- Safe transportation practices
- Firearms assembly and disassembly
- Confidentiality assurance
- Fault detection and diagnosis
- Operational planning
- Fieldcraft
- Gun maintenance
- Vehicle engineering
- Team player
- Attention to Detail
- Discipline
- Communication
- Resource distribution
- Task delegation
- Analytics
- Active listening
- Adaptable
Timeline
Weapons Artificer (Royal; Tank Regiment)
British Army
08.2023 - Current
Weapons Artificer (Artillery)
British Army
03.2022 - 08.2023
Higher National Diploma - Automotive Engineering
Pearson
05.2020 - 01.2022
Armourer
British Army
08.2008 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Computing
The Open University
2016 -
NVQ Level 3 - Engineering
City & Guilds
2009 - 2014
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