Ray Wightman
Shotts ,North Lanarkshire
Summary
Detail-oriented leader skilled in safety management and risk assessment. Implements comprehensive safety protocols to minimise workplace hazards and enhance operational standards. Promotes teamwork and collaboration, delivering superior service and quality outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Section Leader
HM Forces (ARMY)
Edinburgh
10.2009 - 09.2025
- Managed activities and staff, delegating tasks and observing safety.
- Managed daily team operations to achieve high-quality service and meet targets
- Fostered supportive team culture through proactive assistance to colleagues
- Managed staff onboarding, welcoming employees and facilitating training and orientation.
- Supported employee morale and well-being by developing positive practices centred on career development and individual job satisfaction.
- Maintained excellent team relationships and minimised conflicts by coordinating regular team-building sessions.
- Fostered culture of accountability, consistent improvement and quality outcomes
Vehicle Inspection supervisor
HM Forces (ARMY)
Edinburgh
02.2003 - 09.2025
- Promoted teamwork and collaboration within vehicle inspection team
- Led training and mentorship for team members to enhance skills and performance
- Maintained workplace safety by observing occupational and environmental health requirements.
- Reviewed and updated safety protocols, minimising risk of accidents in the workplace.
- Documented daily manufacturing activities and compiled reports for management review
- Enhanced operational standards ensuring superior manufacturing quality
Education
NVQ Level 3 - English
City and Guilds
London 12.2009 - 12.2009
NVQ Level 3 - Numeracy
City and Guilds
London 11.2009 - 12.2009
NVQ Level 3 - Advanced Automotive engineering
Babcock
Hampshire 11.2003 - 12.2008
Skills
- Team leadership
- Safety management
- Operational excellence
- Performance evaluation
- Vehicle inspection
- Risk assessment
- Training development
- Career development
- Team building
- Positive attitude
- Leadership skills
- Creative thinking
- Time-management
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Technical troubleshooting
- Physical stamina
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Stress tolerance
- Public speaking
- Maintenance scheduling
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - English
City and Guilds
12.2009 - 12.2009
NVQ Level 3 - Numeracy
City and Guilds
11.2009 - 12.2009
Section Leader
HM Forces (ARMY)
10.2009 - 09.2025
NVQ Level 3 - Advanced Automotive engineering
Babcock
11.2003 - 12.2008
Vehicle Inspection supervisor
HM Forces (ARMY)
02.2003 - 09.2025