Paul Pipe
Norwich,Norfolk
Summary
Adaptable hands on Engineering Manager with experience in preventative and reactive maintenance across multiple disciplines. Coordinates and delivers projects to achieve cost, quality and time frame targets. Skilled in recruitment and line management, developing motivated, high-performing teams. Results-driven professional with expertise in leadership proficiency, staff recruitment and retention, and motivational leadership. Demonstrates a strong commitment to quality assurance, health and safety regulations, and effective training and development. Adept at creative thinking, decision making, and inventory management while ensuring time efficiency and maintaining a positive attitude. Skilled in fostering effective communication and leveraging computer literacy to optimize operational processes. Dedicated to driving organisational success through innovative strategies and continuous improvement.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Engineering manager
Harford Attachments LTD
Norwich, Norfolk
02.2013 - 02.2025
- Managed budgeting responsibilities, ensuring cost-effective operations
- Oversaw planning and delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance to reduce downtime and production delays
- Advised on resource efficiency, controlling expenses to minimise waste
- Developed supplier relationships by negotiating contracts with focus on cost savings and quality assurance
- Supervised and evaluated employee performance, providing construction feedback and identifying staff talent.
- Oversaw 20-strong team of engineering personnel.
- Evaluated performance of teams and individuals, offering detailed feedback to drive improvement.
- Planned and executed introduction of new industrial equipment to boost productivity.
- Drove continuous improvement efforts for operational excellence.
- Prioritised workloads to meet tight deadlines,.
- Granted holiday requests and scheduled shifts strategically in line with operational needs.
- Directed troubleshooting procedures, minimising equipment downtime,.
- Developed and updated internal guidelines.
- Managed inventory of resources necessary for service provision.
- Identified and resolved technical issues, improving product quality.
- Challenged existing processes to initiate meaningful change, securing long-term benefits to productivity.
- Secured qualified personnel to meet labour needs by owning recruitment and training management.
- Collaborated with sales team on customer requirements analysis,.
- Implemented risk management protocols for safety enhancement.
- Directed activities of staff to maximise service availability and play to teams' strengths.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made proactive adjustments to meet changing demands.
- Developed new process improvements for efficiency increase.
Class 2 HGV driver
Asphaltic roofing supplies
Norwich, Norfolk
06.2004 - 01.2013
- Drove vehicles responsibly and safely, following British and EU road transport regulations.
- Ensured vehicles were in safe condition by undertaking safety checks at start and end of shifts.
- Worked safely to move materials from site to site.
- Kept accurate driving hours records and complied with tachograph laws.
- Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.
- Performed numerous full load and multi-drop deliveries, consistently working within company targets.
- Secured lorry loads appropriately to eliminate damage and risk.
- Planned and navigated routes using excellent road network knowledge.
- Delivered goods across different regions whilst adhering strictly to delivery deadlines, this could be up to 12 deliveries per day.
Head of gardens and maintenance
Manor House Residential Home
North Walsham, Norfolk
05.1999 - 08.2004
- 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.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
- Completed duties to deliver on targets with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Applied positive customer service approach to increase satisfaction levels.
Fabricator welder
Crane Fruehauf
North Walsham, Norfolk
09.1991 - 06.1999
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
- Measured component pieces and checked values against task specifications.
- Constructed durable metal structures for long-term structural integrity.
- Created heavy and light steel fabrications to exact blueprints.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Leadership & Management
ILM
Norwich, Norfolk 10.2022 - 07.2023
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Time efficiency
- Effective communication
- Creative thinking
- Decision making
- Staff recruitment and retention
- Health and Safety regulations
- Leadership proficiency
- Motivational leadership
- Computer literacy
- Training and Development
- Quality Assurance (QA)
- Inventory management
Affiliations
- As a season ticket holder at Norwich City FC, when they are playing at home you will find me there. As well as all my children playing football around the city i would say most of my spare time is taken up with football. In the closed season of football, you will find me touring the country in the campervan. Castle hunting is another great pastime i enjoy.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education - Leadership & Management
ILM
10.2022 - 07.2023
Engineering manager
Harford Attachments LTD
02.2013 - 02.2025
Class 2 HGV driver
Asphaltic roofing supplies
06.2004 - 01.2013
Head of gardens and maintenance
Manor House Residential Home
05.1999 - 08.2004
Fabricator welder
Crane Fruehauf
09.1991 - 06.1999
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