Scott Hayward
Hastings,East Sussex
Summary
I am a highly experienced engineer and machinist with a strong background in leading teams and delivering high quality engineering solutions in demanding environments. In my current role at Playfoot Engineering, I supervise a team of ten engineers on-site, coordinating and executing a wide range of engineering tasks while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Alongside my leadership responsibilities i manage the procurement of materials and parts for the workshop whilst also maintaining stock levels, controlling costs and ensuring operational continuity. My hands on technical expertise, combined with strong organisational and problem solving skills, allows me to effectively support both workshop and site operations.
I am seeking to join British Gypsum to bring my experience, reliability and leadership skills to a well established and respected organisation. I am particularly drawn to the stability and structured working hours the role offers, enabling me to maintain a strong work-life balance, dedicate more time to my family, and continue voluntary work supporting my local community in Robertsbridge.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Workshop Manager and Site Maintenance Manager
S J Playfoot Engineering
Bodiam, East Sussex
2005.07 - Current
- Managed daily operations of machine shop, maintaining 100% compliance with health & safety procedures and quality standards.
- Supervised and coordinated team of 10 engineers and site fitters, improving job completion efficiency through better task planning and communication.
- Delivered preventative and reactive maintenance across workshop and on-site machinery.
- Conducted weekly risk assessments and produced detailed method statements, supporting strong safety culture.
- Procured materials and machine components within strict customer budgets, negotiating with suppliers to achieve cost savings.
- Mentored and trained junior machinists in CNC programming and machining techniques, improving team skill levels and reducing machining errors.
- Produced precision components to tight tolerances using CNC milling, turning, and manual machinery, maintaining high first-time pass rates.
- Conducted precise on-site and workshop measurements of components and developed fully detailed CAD drawings to meet customer requirements and manufacturing tolerances.
Education
GCSEs - Maths - B grade, English - C grade, Science - C grade, German - D grade, History - D grade
Robertsbridge Community College
Robertsbridge, East Sussex 2000.09 - 2005.06
Skills
- CNC/Manual Machine Operator
- Sourcing and Purchasing
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Team Leadership
- Equipment Maintenance
- COSHH Experienced
- THSP Risk Assessment Trained
- Customer Relationship Management System
- CAD Drawing
- First Aid at Work Trained
- Counter Balanced Forklift Truck Trained
- Full UK Driving Licence
Affiliations
- Spending Time With Family and Friends
- Football, F1 and Other Sports
- Video Games
Timeline
Workshop Manager and Site Maintenance Manager
S J Playfoot Engineering
2005.07 - Current
GCSEs - Maths - B grade, English - C grade, Science - C grade, German - D grade, History - D grade
Robertsbridge Community College
2000.09 - 2005.06