Experience

Retrac Group

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Composite technician

  • Jan 2021 - Present

  Swindon, England, United Kingdom Composite technician working on R&D projects on class A structural components from Gearbox’s to front nose box and suspension



McLaren GT

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Mechanic/ composites tech

  • Mar 2019 - Oct 2020

  Pure events mechanic/ composites tech trackside repairing parts if required and service and prep the cars before test and race



Williams Racing

• United Kingdom
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee

• Wind tunnel technician

  • May 2014 - Mar 2019

  Oxford, United Kingdom am responsible at Williams F1 for maintaining and proposing the progression of the projects for the development department systems and ensuring operations run according to plan and deadlines are met. Working closely with the model shop ensuring all components are built to spec before applying to the car.



MCLAREN CARS LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• 1 - 100 Employee

• prototype technician

  • Jan 2012 - May 2014

  Surrey, England, United Kingdom McLaren cars, Prototype pilot build dept. Duties to be carried out are to oversee the development and modifications of the cars, of which can be from subbing exhaust fit, power train and electrical reworks. All of which has to be fitted and tested and report any issues with the designers and engineers. I work closely with the chief Engineer to develop a long lasting component, which not only has to be durable but accessible for future servicing. Spent time at test facilities such MIRA and… Show more McLaren cars, Prototype pilot build dept. Duties to be carried out are to oversee the development and modifications of the cars, of which can be from subbing exhaust fit, power train and electrical reworks. All of which has to be fitted and tested and report any issues with the designers and engineers. I work closely with the chief Engineer to develop a long lasting component, which not only has to be durable but accessible for future servicing. Spent time at test facilities such MIRA and Millbrook, and IDIADA to oversee rigorous testing and modifications. Show less



Aston Martin Works Limited

• United Kingdom
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Prototpye techncian

  • Oct 2010 - Jan 2012

  Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom Technician on the One77 Program. Commenced building the prototype of the 1.5 Million pound Aston Martin through to the build of the productions cars, overseeing the Power train area. Duties included assembling the 750bhp V12 engine by dressing the engine and making notes of any improvements that can be made to aid servicing and inspection. Gearbox, clutch and Differential tests are done prior to the transfer to car on the rig. Any changes such as component life would be highlighted… Show more Technician on the One77 Program. Commenced building the prototype of the 1.5 Million pound Aston Martin through to the build of the productions cars, overseeing the Power train area. Duties included assembling the 750bhp V12 engine by dressing the engine and making notes of any improvements that can be made to aid servicing and inspection. Gearbox, clutch and Differential tests are done prior to the transfer to car on the rig. Any changes such as component life would be highlighted in our database for future quality issues. Any parts that failed during pre-delivery tests and inspection would be stripped down and inspected via the engineering and design team and myself. Driving permit level 3 also obtained during my time here. Show less



RPM Motorsport

• Mechanic

  • Jun 2004 - Sep 2010

  Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom No.2 Mechanic / composite repair. During my time at RPM I was responsible for the maintaining of both the Dodge Vipers and the Porsche 997. Servicing of all the cars from chassis maintenance to carbon fibre repairs such as front spoilers to rear wings and diffusers and under trays, and always trying maximise airflow and cooling systems both with engine cooling and brake systems. Both cars were participating in the British GT Championship. Have travelled to many countries taking part in… Show more No.2 Mechanic / composite repair. During my time at RPM I was responsible for the maintaining of both the Dodge Vipers and the Porsche 997. Servicing of all the cars from chassis maintenance to carbon fibre repairs such as front spoilers to rear wings and diffusers and under trays, and always trying maximise airflow and cooling systems both with engine cooling and brake systems. Both cars were participating in the British GT Championship. Have travelled to many countries taking part in various championships including 24hrs in Dubai and a 6hr race in Bruno, Duties would be to test and prep the car before race. When not taking part in the GT events we would strip the cars for inspection right down to the chassis. During this time I was privileged to win the championship with the car I was responsible for, We also race both a Ginetta G50 and Radical race cars at many of the British circuits along with European events when not taking part in the GT events. Show less



Mclaren F1

• Prototype Team leader technician

  • Feb 1999 - Dec 2003

  Surrey, England, United Kingdom Prototype Development Test Engineer (contractor) working on the new SLR Mercedes. My duties require removal of all components after the relevant test, inspection and logging of any faults upon strip down. It is then photographed and sent off to be stress tested. Gearbox and suspension was the field I mainly was involved in, however, I was also involved with the corrosion test on the XPR7.



Benetton Grand Prix

• Composite engineer

  • Aug 1994 - Jan 1999

  Enstone, England, United Kingdom Chassis Engineer/Build technician(contractor). Whilst working at Benetton I had the opportunity of experiencing a high level of engineering and was able to share this with my team mates to create the car from CAD drawings to the final build for the driver, from creating the seat positioning through to the pedal box position and assembling the front & rear wing and front nose box and custom the car to the drivers liking, and also working closely with the designers in order for us to achieve a… Show more Chassis Engineer/Build technician(contractor). Whilst working at Benetton I had the opportunity of experiencing a high level of engineering and was able to share this with my team mates to create the car from CAD drawings to the final build for the driver, from creating the seat positioning through to the pedal box position and assembling the front & rear wing and front nose box and custom the car to the drivers liking, and also working closely with the designers in order for us to achieve a winning car during the season. Show less