Keith Tyler
Rochford,Essex
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in operations and facility management, demonstrating strong decision-making competence and efficient delegation skills. Proven track record in supervising facility expansion and ensuring adherence to fire safety protocols. Adept at energy management and maintaining facilities to the highest standards, with a focus on optimising operational efficiency. Committed to leveraging skills in facility maintenance knowledge to drive organisational success and growth.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Engineering and Facilities Manager
Thames Card Technology
Rayleigh, Essex
2014.09 - Current
- Worked closely with suppliers to secure cost-effective services.
- Ensured health and safety compliance in collaboration with the Health and Safety Advisor.
- Managed contractors to expedite necessary repairs.
- Conducted regular risk assessments to maintain a safe working environment.
- Monitored energy usage, implemented initiatives to reduce consumption.
- Reduced downtime with proactive facilities management.
- Coordinated building projects, minimising disruption to ongoing operations.
- Performed routine checks of fire safety equipment; ensured full preparedness for emergencies.
- Planned and coordinated preventative maintenance and reactive repair work to maintain cost efficiency.
- Controlled expenses and lowered costs to meet budget requirements.
Self Employed
KMT
Rochford, Essex
2013.04 - 2014.09
- Not one to sit around after leaving UCAM became self employed taking on all the overflow worldwide service work from my previous employers Atlantic Zeiser.
- Travelled extensively worldwide providing Service / Preventive Maintenance and Training services for Atlantic Zeiser Customers.
Production Manager
Universal Cards and Mail
Sittingbourne , Kent
2011.04 - 2013.05
- Was tempted back to the Manufacturing Industry by a start up company.
- Multi roll initially including Supervision of the plant, plant set up, maintenance and production planning.
- Facilitated training sessions to improve staff skills.
- Maintained machinery health with regular preventative maintenance checks.
- Boosted team morale via recognition and reward systems.
- Oversaw budget allocation for optimal resource utilisation.
Field Service Tecnician
Atlantic Zeiser
Andover , Hampshire
2004.11 - 2011.04
- This role involved UK and worldwide support of the companies machinery.
- Responded swiftly to emergency calls, minimising disruption to client operations.
- Ensured customer satisfaction through professional and timely service delivery.
- Breakdown, preventive maintenance and training for customers worldwide. My travels took me to UK clients , US clients, Asia pacific and the African continent.
- Trained junior technicians to enhance team competency levels.
- Managed inventory of spare parts efficiently, avoiding delays in repair work.
- Maintained detailed records of all repair works for future reference and analysis.
Bureau Engineering Manager
Thames Card Technology
Rayleigh, Essex
1994.04 - 2004.10
- Started in the lamination department, focusing on efficiencies and maintaining the equipment.
- Was soon promoted to assist in heading a new department which was the personalisation Bureau, this initially involved learning a whole host of new machinery for business and developing production / maintenance and staffing plans.
- Held many positions during this employment including but not limited to Supervisor / Production Manager and Engineering Manager
- Led cost reduction initiatives with strategic planning.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and Technology.
- Collaborated with sales team on customer requirements analysis.
- Handled budgeting responsibilities, ensuring cost-effective operations.
- Presented technical reports to stakeholders for informed decision-making,.
Head of Inspection
Sirco Controls
Rochford, Essex
1990.04 - 1994.04
- First employment as a school leaver. This was where I carried out my work experience whilst at school and enjoyed it so much and impressed the employer they offered me a Junior role on completion of my education.
- Started off in the machine shop on lathes / drills etc and moved quickly through the assembly department, then to testing and continued to become Head of Inspection.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving my efficiency and productivity.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
GCSE - Maths, English, English Lit, Chemistry, History, Geography, French, P E, D & C
The King Edmund School
Rochford 1985.09 - 1990.04
Manufacturing Advisory Service / HST
RayleighSkills
- Efficient delegation
- Energy management
- Fire safety protocols
- Facility expansion supervision
- Facility maintenance knowledge
- Decision-Making competence
- Operations
Timeline
Engineering and Facilities Manager
Thames Card Technology
2014.09 - Current
Self Employed
KMT
2013.04 - 2014.09
Production Manager
Universal Cards and Mail
2011.04 - 2013.05
Field Service Tecnician
Atlantic Zeiser
2004.11 - 2011.04
Bureau Engineering Manager
Thames Card Technology
1994.04 - 2004.10
Head of Inspection
Sirco Controls
1990.04 - 1994.04
GCSE - Maths, English, English Lit, Chemistry, History, Geography, French, P E, D & C
The King Edmund School
1985.09 - 1990.04
Manufacturing Advisory Service / HST