Thomas Webb
Southampton,England
Summary
Professional with seven years of experience in a 53-acre COMAH Tier 1 site at Geo Specialty Chemicals, specializing in hazardous environments. Expertise in machinery maintenance, particularly with mechanical rotating equipment such as agitator intensifiers and centrifugal pumps. Recognized for strong teamwork, multi-skilling, and exceptional organizational skills, contributing to enhanced operational efficiency and safety. Holds a BTEC Level-4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (General Engineering) and NVQ Level-3 in Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical).
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Mechanical technician
GEO Specialty Chemicals UK ltd
2019.08 - 2026.06
- Maintained and repaired mechanical equipment to keep plant output continuous.
- Worked on pressure vessels and high-pressure steam systems during planned tasks.
- Recorded maintenance activities to meet regulatory compliance requirements consistently.
- Completed preventative maintenance to reduce machine breakdown risk.
- Followed engineering schematics to assemble parts accurately and safely.
- Interpreted operating data to support informed engineering decisions.
- Troubleshot operating equipment, diagnosed faults, and implemented required repairs.
- Raised incident reports to improve site HSE and production efficiency.
- Installed and maintained pumps, gearboxes, and associated piping systems.
- Coordinated daily work with process operators, pipe fitters, welders, I/E technicians.
- Provided maintenance cover during 12-hour shutdown shifts on site.
- Covered weekend rota responsibilities for all plant maintenance activities.
Work experience
Shawfix Autos
2019.01 - 2019.01
- Performed vehicle repairs using approved checks to maintain safety and reliability.
- Conducted live MOT tests to confirm compliance with safety standards.
- Serviced vehicles to improve customer satisfaction and support retention.
- Learned new skills quickly and applied them to day-to-day tasks.
- Completed scheduled work within tight deadlines to meet customer needs.
Education
Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician - Mechanical Technician
Southampton Engineering Training Association
Southampton 2019.10 - 2024.07
BTEC level 4 – Higher National Certificate - General Engineering
Southampton Engineering Training Association
Southampton 2021.08 - 2023.08
NVQ level 3 - Diploma - Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical)
Southampton Engineering Training Association
Southampton 2021.05 - 2025.05
GCSE’s - Science, Maths and English
Noadswood School
Dibden Purlieu 2014.07 - 2019.07
Skills
Seven years’ work experience on a 53-acre COMAH Tier 1 site in hazardous environments
Teamworking and multi skilling
Organisation & time management
Adaptability & quick learning
Problem-solving & using own initiative
Well liked, respected and trusted member of the maintenance team
Machinery maintenance
Accomplishments
CS01 - Medium Risk Confined Space Entry And Awareness
Working At High And Harness Awareness
I received outstanding praise for my hard work from supervisors, managers, shift managers.
Hobbies
Owning, servicing, maintaining and modifying classic cars, love visiting and showing my car at car shows. I enjoy applying my skills outside of work by helping friends and family with a wide range of car maintenance such as servicing, intercoolers, brakes. Enjoy doing indoor climbing and bouldering competitively with friends and general keep fit.
Timeline
BTEC level 4 – Higher National Certificate - General Engineering
Southampton Engineering Training Association
2021.08 - 2023.08
NVQ level 3 - Diploma - Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical)
Southampton Engineering Training Association
2021.05 - 2025.05
Maintenance and Operations Engineering Technician - Mechanical Technician
Southampton Engineering Training Association
2019.10 - 2024.07
Mechanical technician
GEO Specialty Chemicals UK ltd
2019.08 - 2026.06
Work experience
Shawfix Autos
2019.01 - 2019.01
GCSE’s - Science, Maths and English
Noadswood School
2014.07 - 2019.07