Stephen Gratton
Belper,Derbyshire
Summary
A highly experienced Maintenance Engineer with 40 years supporting fast-paced manufacturing environments. Skilled in mechanical and electrical fault finding, problem solving, robotics, continuous improvement, leadership and production support. Known for reliability, strong teamwork and a commitment to safe, efficient operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
40
40
years of professional experience
Work history
Maintenance Co-ordinator
S. C. Johnson Professional
2012.01 - 2026.07
- Maintaining up time in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Mechanical and electrical fault finding on mixing, filling and packaging machinery
- Fanuc robotics troubleshooting and reprogramming
- SCADA and PLC knowledge
- Conducting risk assessments and issuing permits to work
- Contractor inductions and supervision
- Writing SOP's
- Problem solving
- Spares identification, sourcing and ordering via SAP
- Driving workplace organisation and continuous improvement
- Supporting production KPIs and daily operational meetings
- Use of CMS to aid planning weekly planned preventative maintenance tasks/job requests and delegating to technicians
- Collaborating on capital investment projects, including new equipment procurement abroad.
- Training and mentoring Maintenance Apprentices
Senior Engineer
DEB Limited
Denby, Derbyshire
2009.07 - 2012.01
- Overall responsibility for team of 4 maintenance technicians
- Overseeing decommissioning of the old site and construction and design of the new premises.
- Implementing new policies and procedures
- Conducting risk assessments and issuing permits to work
- Contractor inductions and supervision
- Spares identification, sourcing and ordering
- Driving workplace organisation and continuous improvement
- Supporting production KPIs and daily operational meetings
- Use of CMS to aid planning weekly maintenance tasks and delegating to technicians
- Collaborating on capital investment projects
- Established effective maintenance schedules for long-term equipment functionality.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to engineering team members.
Maintenance Technician
DEB Limited
Belper, Derbyshire
2005.07 - 2009.07
- Planned maintenance and breakdown response
- Mechanical and electrical fault finding on mixing, filling and packaging machinery
- Fanuc robotics troubleshooting and programming
- General site and facilities maintenance
- Supporting high-speed production lines with rapid breakdown response
- Completed installations with precision and accuracy.
Maintenance Technician
Aristoc
Belper, Derbyshire
2004.09 - 2005.07
- Routine maintenance and breakdown response
- Mechanical and electrical fault finding
- Supporting fast-moving manufacturing operations
- Made necessary modifications to equipment improving efficiency.
Maintenance Technician
Samuel Eden
Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
2001.09 - 2004.09
- Routine maintenance and breakdown response
- Mechanical and electrical fault finding
- Supporting fast-moving manufacturing operations
- Work as part of a team to meet production targets
Maintenance Technician
H.Flanders
Belper, Derbyshire
1990.07 - 2001.09
- Routine maintenance and breakdown response
- Planning changeovers
- Mechanical and electrical fault finding
- Supporting fast-moving manufacturing operations
Apprentice
H.Flanders
Belper, Derbyshire
1986.09 - 1990.07
- Completed apprenticeship as a Textile Maintenance Technician.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Textile Engineering
Derby College
Derby 1988.09 - 1990.07
Skills
- Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
- Problem solving
- CMS systems expertise
- Planned preventive maintenance
- Robotics experience
- SCADA and PLC knowledge
- SAP proficiency
- Workload prioritization
- Permit and LOTO compliance
Certification
- Fanuc Robotics - Standard Teach Pendant Programming (09-2025)
- Fire Awareness & Practical Firefighting Techniques (03-2025)
- EAL Level 3 - Industrial and Panel Wiring (07-2024)
- SOTA Level 2 Confined Spaces (02-2024)
- IPAF 3a & 3b (04-2024)
- PASMA (05-2022)
- IOSH Managing Safely (2013), Refresher (2016)
- CompEX Theory (03-2012)
- BTEC HNC - Textile Engineering (1990)
- BTEC National Certificate - Textile Engineering (1988)
Additional Information
Interests include Family time, Playing the tuba and season ticket holder at football., Full clean driving licence, Valid British passport
Awards
Awarded Manufacturing Champions 2017 - Team Category
Manufacturing Maintenance Magazine
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maintenance Co-ordinator
S. C. Johnson Professional
2012.01 - 2026.07
Senior Engineer
DEB Limited
2009.07 - 2012.01
Maintenance Technician
DEB Limited
2005.07 - 2009.07
Maintenance Technician
Aristoc
2004.09 - 2005.07
Maintenance Technician
Samuel Eden
2001.09 - 2004.09
Maintenance Technician
H.Flanders
1990.07 - 2001.09
Certificate of Higher Education - Textile Engineering
Derby College
1988.09 - 1990.07
Apprentice
H.Flanders
1986.09 - 1990.07