Christopher Whinfield has over 30 years of experience in vehicle maintenance and management. He worked at Newcastle International Airport for 27 years, starting as a multi-skilled technician and rising to Motor Transport Manager. In this current role, he oversees 4 workshops and manages servicing, repairs, health and safety, and parts ordering for over 800 vehicles. He has various qualifications in mechanics, health and safety, management, and vehicle operation. In his career, he has gained experience in areas such as aircraft recovery, snow clearing operations, and investigating accidents at the airport.
I am a qualified highly experienced Mechanical Fitter, who comes to you with a track record of successfully using tools and computer software to repair & maintain mining machinery and mechanical equipment. Overall, I worked in this field for more than 20 years, and is comfortable working in a highly critical, fast paced environment which has shifting priorities. Multi-skilled and diligent team member and leader, I possess strong technical and problem solving skills with the ability to work in confined spaces, remote areas and challenging conditions. I offer my 100% flexibility to work various rosters on a FIFO basis with a proven track record of achievement in consistently promoting and adhering to workplace safety regulations. Giving training to local national workforce. As a true all-rounder, I have experience in the latest industrial and mining hydraulic power systems, mechanical parts rebuilds and fabrication. I possesses the required level of enthusiasm and energy needed to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, and operate efficiently.
I am a qualified highly experienced Mechanical Fitter, who comes to you with a track record of successfully using tools and computer software to repair & maintain mining machinery and mechanical equipment. Overall, I worked in this field for more than 20 years, and is comfortable working in a highly critical, fast paced environment which has shifting priorities. Multi-skilled and diligent team member and leader, I possess strong technical and problem solving skills with the ability to work in confined spaces, remote areas and challenging conditions. I offer my 100% flexibility to work various rosters on a FIFO basis with a proven track record of achievement in consistently promoting and adhering to workplace safety regulations. Giving training to local national workforce. As a true all-rounder, I have experience in the latest industrial and mining hydraulic power systems, mechanical parts rebuilds and fabrication. I possesses the required level of enthusiasm and energy needed to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, and operate efficiently.
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CHRISTOPHER.WHINFIELD@SKY.COM
C H R I S T O P H E R W H I N F I E L D E N G
T E C H A M S O E A M I R T E .
C.V.
STATUS MARRIED.
D.O.B 06.02.57
PROFILE
Time served motor fitter with a wide range of knowledge of vehicles and plant
from a simple one cylinder engine to a multi axle fire engine. Including
hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical aspects of vehicles.
10 years’ experience in managing the Motor Transport department at Newcastle
International Airport.
Computer literate and a clean driving licence up to H.G.V. class 2. Self-
motivated with a keen interest in health and safety with a N.E.B.O.S.H. Level 3
certificate in occupational health and safety.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Professional people practices (PPP) training course.
• Durham Business School Management development programme.
• N.E.B.O.S.H level 3 certificate in occupational health and safety.
• Being awarded Eng- tech by the engineering council of the UK.
• Associate member of the institute of road traffic engineers and society
of operational engineers.
• N.V.Q. Level 2 in basic 240v electric’s, hydraulics, pneumatics, electric
and gas welding and cutting.
• Part three City & Guilds in diagnostic techniques (engines), battery &
charging systems and electrical auxiliaries.
• Parts one and two City & Guilds in light and heavy vehicle craft studies.
2. • Parts one and two light and heavy vehicle mechanics.
• English (technical) part 3.
• National craft certificate for a motor vehicle service mechanic.
• G.C.S.E certificates including maths, English and technical drawing.
CAREER HISTORY
1973 – 1978 North Eastern coop society Astley garage Seaton Sluice.
Servicing, repairing and M.O.T.ing all makes of cars and light commercial’s.
In-house training in store keeping and customer relations.
1978 – 2005 Newcastle International Airport Motor Transport multi skilled
technician.
Working in a multi skilled environment, Maintaining the airports fleet of
vehicles and plant, also maintaining a wide range of tenant’s vehicles
including ground power units, aircraft de icing rigs, push back tugs and
electric steps and tugs etc. Acting up as motor transport engineer when he is
on holiday or at meetings etc. Working shifts, making decisions, prioritising
jobs and filling in the appropriate paperwork all unsupervised. A member of
the aircraft recovery team and holding a first aid certificate, and defibrillator
license. (See attached sheet for more work related qualifications.) Supervising
the snow clearing operation during the winter period and giving snow
clearing training when required.
2005 - 2006 Newcastle International Airport.
Working in the health and safety department as an assistant to the health and
safety advisor.
Checking contractors risk assessments and method statements. Investigating
accidents to members of the public and business partners both airside and
landside.
2006 – Present Motor transport department manager.
Running the day to day operation of the department including 4 workshops
Managing the servicing, repairs, health and safety, ordering spare parts
managing the fuel for both the airports fleet and our business partners which
total 800+ vehicles.
Ensuring all vehicle related activities are up to standard and in line with the
current CAA civil aircraft authority regulations.
3. INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Reading, gardening, D.I.Y, cooking, scuba diving, football and fishing from
my boat.
4. WORK RELATED QUALIFICATIONS.
• The Eutectic & Castolin institute. - MIG welding course.
• Johnston sweepers. - Operation & maintenance procedures 600 &700
series.
• Lloyds training: - Hiab operation.
• Powered access: - RT 56 operation.
• Fork lift truck operator qualified.
• A.S.T. Training: - Abrasive wheels regulations.
• Dennis buses: - Dart SLF preventive maintenance.
• Tru - Gen: - Advanced ground power unit trouble shooting.
• Mitchell Diesel: - Detroit diesel V71 engine course.
• Mitchell Diesel: - Alison automatic transmissions.
• Godiva fire pumps LTD: - service training on UMP, UFP, MK 14, MK
21 and ACP models.
• Chloride motive power: - Battery and charger care and maintenance
course.
• Lloyds training limited:- Lorry loader (Hiab type)
• A.S.T. Training LTD: - Abrasive wheels regulations.
• Johnson sweepers: - Operation and maintenance procedures.
