Experience

Oyster Yachts

• United Kingdom
• Shipbuilding
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Boatbuilder

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Since starting with Oyster in Southampton, As well as the normal deck fitting discipline’s :- Winches , Bimini, etc…I’ve continued fitting and mastering the side propulsion system to Oysters exacting standards and can instruct on the fitting of Sleipner thrusters for side propulsion . Ive put together a detailed build guide on how to do this task #sidewinder #sleipner . Involved in all aspects of deck fit out as well as sail locker complete build . Currently instructing a 1st year Apprentice Show less



ADWEAR LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Textile Manufacturing

• Embroiderer

  • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Helping out temporarily after Owner / managing Director and loving father to my Partner fell ill and peacefully passed away . We Embroider your logo/ business name on any garment , we have a very large supply of garment for you to choose from or you can supply your own . Helping out temporarily after Owner / managing Director and loving father to my Partner fell ill and peacefully passed away . We Embroider your logo/ business name on any garment , we have a very large supply of garment for you to choose from or you can supply your own .



Oyster Yachts

• United Kingdom
• Shipbuilding
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Boat Builder

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2021

  Currently instructing an apprentice in the fitting of Bow & Stern thrusters . There are no implants in these boats so starting with a drawing to a fully fitted Sidewinder. Currently instructing an apprentice in the fitting of Bow & Stern thrusters . There are no implants in these boats so starting with a drawing to a fully fitted Sidewinder.



BAE Systems

• United Kingdom
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Laminator

  • Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

  Laminator Matchtech Contractor Responsible for the meticulous cataloguing and subsequent removal of cabin furniture on board HMS HURWORTH , Also the repair to GRP damage sustained during service. Laminator Matchtech Contractor Responsible for the meticulous cataloguing and subsequent removal of cabin furniture on board HMS HURWORTH , Also the repair to GRP damage sustained during service.



Jeremy Rogers

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Carbon fibre laminator. Layed off Due to Covid19

  • Mar 2020 - Mar 2020

  Lay up using carbon fibre sprint and UD Pre-Preg , debulk, and oven cure of Atlas tender crane systems, along with full fit out , winch fitting ,rope set up , and wiring . Lay up using carbon fibre sprint and UD Pre-Preg , debulk, and oven cure of Atlas tender crane systems, along with full fit out , winch fitting ,rope set up , and wiring .



Beagle Aircraft

• United Kingdom
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior composite technician

  • Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  I’m part of the team producing very high quality composite parts for the Aviation industry.

• Composites Process Lead

  • Nov 2018 - Aug 2019

  I managed a team of laminators in the production of composite parts for the Aviation industry. I priorities work and arrange weekly schedules , and used a tracking system to keep on top of part location. We use Pre-Preg , Epoxy wet lay systems and polyester infusion techniques . The majority of our work is done in our clean rooms (EMA & CCA). We cure our parts in autoclaves and prepare them for NDT testing. Before going through the paint preparation steps . We also fit out all our parts using contact adhesives to bond on fittings or Araldite glues. We all follow very strict iso and NADCAP regulations to achieve the required specification and stamp the process book that follows each and every part we make. I lead Audits for compliance with strict aviation standards. As well as major stock taking audits . Show less



RNLI

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Boatbuilder , Technician

  • Dec 2016 - Nov 2018

  Laminator/ boatbuilder RNLI . Produced components from epoxy wet lay systems , vac bagging and oven cure . Plus high quality trimming of parts for fitment into the boat hull. Laminator/ boatbuilder RNLI . Produced components from epoxy wet lay systems , vac bagging and oven cure . Plus high quality trimming of parts for fitment into the boat hull.



Norco Composites & GRP

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pre-Preg Composite technician

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

  Pre-Preg technician on Aquila, Facebook Drone. Pre-Preg technician on Aquila, Facebook Drone.



Discovery Shipyard Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Exterior fit out Team Leader

  • Nov 2015 - Jul 2016

  Deck fit Team leader I instruct a team on all aspects of exterior fittings , from glass to a small pad eye . I'm also working on producing a detailed build manual . Responsible for producing detailed process forms and progress charts to help achieve end date goals . I also worked out the correct order of all processes involved in the building of the 58ft Discovery Yacht . Deck fit Team leader I instruct a team on all aspects of exterior fittings , from glass to a small pad eye . I'm also working on producing a detailed build manual . Responsible for producing detailed process forms and progress charts to help achieve end date goals . I also worked out the correct order of all processes involved in the building of the 58ft Discovery Yacht .



Green Marine

• Senior composite Technician

  • Jan 2014 - Nov 2015

  My second employment at Green Marine has been amazingly rewarding, Projects worked on to date :- Wally cento Ben Ainsley Racing Alex Thomson Hugo Boss & a 33mtr performance sloop My second employment at Green Marine has been amazingly rewarding, Projects worked on to date :- Wally cento Ben Ainsley Racing Alex Thomson Hugo Boss & a 33mtr performance sloop



3663 First for Foodservice

• warehouse staff

  • Apr 2013 - Jan 2014



mouldCAM

• Plastics Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Composite Technician

  • Mar 2013 - Apr 2013

  At Mouldcam I prepared and laminated routed polystyrene moulds, from a small Williams rib mould to a large yacht hull mould , recording materials used for costing purposes . At Mouldcam I prepared and laminated routed polystyrene moulds, from a small Williams rib mould to a large yacht hull mould , recording materials used for costing purposes .



Sunseeker International Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Shipbuilding
• 700 & Above Employee

• Deck Fitter / Carbon Fibre Composite Technician

  • Oct 2011 - Mar 2013

  My 10 years at Sunseekers started at New Milton , laying up hulls and decks. I moving to the shipyard within a year to start as a Deck fitter and worked on some of the best boats produced in Poole, namely the 82 , 108 & 130 Predators , I fitted everything from a hatch, to the most recent master state balcony . The last 18 months in Poole were spent at the Technology Centre, Here I produced with a select team , carbon fibre components . Most notably , the hard tops . This component being the largest carbon fibre item produced in the UK , that is lacquered . I also did trimming and bonding . And I was trained in the fitting of the makefast canopies . I also had to record materials and times for costing . Show less

• Deck fitter / Boatbuilder

  • Nov 2003 - Oct 2011

  •GRP Laminator of Hulls & Decks •Deck fitter 82 predator•Deck fitter 108 Predator•Deck fitter 130 predator



Green Marine

• Boat builder (pre-preg)

  • Mar 1999 - 2003

  My time at Green Marine was mainly spent laminating , either in a team on a Severn class hull or laying carbon pre-preg plys in the new FSB wheelhouse mould. Near the end of my time I became a member of the re-fit team , taking apart Mersy class lifeboats and reassembling them to a standard that can only be described as better than new . At Green Marine I received a "highly recommended" letter from lloyds registered surveyor . My time at Green Marine was mainly spent laminating , either in a team on a Severn class hull or laying carbon pre-preg plys in the new FSB wheelhouse mould. Near the end of my time I became a member of the re-fit team , taking apart Mersy class lifeboats and reassembling them to a standard that can only be described as better than new . At Green Marine I received a "highly recommended" letter from lloyds registered surveyor .



Taywood Aerolaminates

• Totton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

• Laminator / mechanical fitter / service crew

  • Sep 1996 - Mar 1999

  I started as a laminator , building wind turbine blades from epoxy resins and plywood . I progressed into the mechanical fit out side of the company, where I made tip brake boxes , using infusion on a heated alloy mandrill . And I was also a member of the service team sent to Germany to service the blades internal mechanics , and replace tip brakes that had been hit by lightning . Worked at great height hung from a crane In small basket . I started as a laminator , building wind turbine blades from epoxy resins and plywood . I progressed into the mechanical fit out side of the company, where I made tip brake boxes , using infusion on a heated alloy mandrill . And I was also a member of the service team sent to Germany to service the blades internal mechanics , and replace tip brakes that had been hit by lightning . Worked at great height hung from a crane In small basket .



Scorpion RIBs

• United Kingdom
• Maritime Transportation
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Laminating team leader

  • Jan 1995 - Sep 1996

  I was given the responsibility of putting together a team of laminators to build a 6.5mtr sport rib . So tasks included interviewing candidates . Issuing daily tasks , stock taking etc. I wrote a detailed build manual of every job. and listed product quantities and job times for correct costing . I was a trusted member of staff and key holder, responsible for opening up and locking up at night . Also got involved in social activities , including, manning a safety boat for the "Round the island rib race" Show less