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Stephen Flude

Engineer
Market Harborough

Summary

Versatile engineer with over 20 years' experience in welding, fabrication, and maintenance across manufacturing and food production sectors. Skilled in all major welding processes, fault diagnosis, and machinery maintenance, with proven expertise in project delivery, breakdown response, and flexible shift cover.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Shift Cover Engineer (Self-employed)

IES
06.2025 - Current
  • Deliver shift cover for major bakeries including Jacksons, Newlyweds, and Fine Ladies.
  • Provide rapid cover for vacancies, sickness, and holiday absence to ensure uninterrupted operations.
  • Work extended 6am–6pm shifts, supporting production continuity and minimising downtime.

Maintenance Engineer

Tayto Group
12.2024 - 06.2025
  • Delivered breakdown response and carried out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) to ensure reliable plant operations.
  • Supported project work and contributed to continuous improvement initiatives across production lines.
  • Completed probation period successfully; chose not to continue due to unsustainable alternating shift patterns.

Subcontract Engineer

Interkey / 33 Fab
01.2008 - 01.2024
  • Provided subcontracted engineering support to leading food production companies including Tayto, Mission Foods, Orchard House, Hovis, Whitworth Brothers, Food Maker, and Little Moons.
  • Delivered project installations, breakdown repairs, and shift cover to maintain production efficiency.
  • Developed extensive expertise in food industry machinery, processes, and compliance requirements.

Welder

Arrow Flex Recruitment (Netherlands)
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Worked in a European shipyard producing large-scale container ships for commercial clients.
  • Performed structural welding on ship hulls and heavy steel components, ensuring strength and durability to industry standards.

Welder / Fabricator

All Tube, Daventry
01.2005 - 01.2006
  • Welded and pressure-tested tubular components to meet strict performance and safety standards.
  • Manufactured and maintained hydraulic plant parts and high-pressure extrusion equipment, ensuring reliability and efficiency.

Apprentice Engineer

Mace Industries
01.2000 - 01.2005
  • Completed a three-year apprenticeship through South Leicestershire College, achieving NVQ Level 2.
  • Gained practical experience in the full production process of conveyor systems for the construction industry.

Education

NVQ L2 - Engineering (Welding&Fabrication)

South Leicestershire College
Leicester, Leicestershire
04.2001 -

Skills

Welding & fabrication (MIG, TIG, ARC, all processes)

Mechanical & electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis & breakdown repair

Preventive maintenance planning (PPM)

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Personal Information

Date of Birth: 06/16/84

Full Uk Driver's License

Certification

NVQ Level 2 – Performing Engineering Operations

Timeline

Shift Cover Engineer (Self-employed)

IES
06.2025 - Current

Maintenance Engineer

Tayto Group
12.2024 - 06.2025

Subcontract Engineer

Interkey / 33 Fab
01.2008 - 01.2024

Welder

Arrow Flex Recruitment (Netherlands)
01.2006 - 01.2007

Welder / Fabricator

All Tube, Daventry
01.2005 - 01.2006

NVQ L2 - Engineering (Welding&Fabrication)

South Leicestershire College
04.2001 -

Apprentice Engineer

Mace Industries
01.2000 - 01.2005

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