leigh Jarman, Owner

leigh Jarman

Owner

LJ Solutions

Location
United Kingdom
Education
High school or equivalent, Design & Technology
Experience
31 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :31 years, 1 Months

Owner at LJ Solutions
  • United Kingdom - Manchester
  • July 2005 to January 2017

Self Employed/Technician
Jul 2005 - present
• Successfully operating own business within the private & commercial sectors, covering all aspects from concept/design to completion on projects large & small within the construction/facilities industry.

Contractor at Hawker Beechcraft
  • United Kingdom
  • January 2009 to September 2013

Hawker Beechcraft, Chester, UK Jan 2009 - Sep 2013
An American manufacturer of general aviation and military aircraft.

Self employed Contractor/Technician.

• Sole contractor responsible for all construction on a variety of new projects on a large MOD & corporate jet site.
• Responsible for all maintenance and upgrades of existing facilities.

Contractor at Raytheon Systems Ltd
  • United Kingdom
  • January 2007 to January 2009

Raytheon Systems Ltd, Chester, UK Jan 2007 - Jan 2009
A technology and innovation leader specialising in defence, national security, and other government and commercial markets around the world.

Self employed Contractor.

• Tasked with highly challenging project to construct a full size "mock-up" model of a prototype aircraft for use by the Ministry of Defence. The project later went into full production to be used by British armed forces in conflicts around the world.
• Constructed outer shell and interior computer console, entire cockpit, gun racks, toilet and chairs from photos and measurements taken of an existing aircraft.
• Working closely with the design team ensuring all specifications were met.
• Sole contractor for all on site facilities.

Senior Line Manager at Kemira Agro UK Ltd
  • United Kingdom
  • January 1999 to December 2005

Kemira Agro UK Ltd, Chester, UK 1999 -2005
Senior Line Manager

• Progressed from Plant Operative to Senior Line Manger, responsible for managing plant operations, shifts, health and safety and shut downs.

Senior Line Operative at Optical Fibres Ltd
  • United Kingdom
  • January 1996 to January 1999

Optical Fibres Ltd, Deeside, UK 1996 - 1999
Senior Line Operative

• Started as a Fibre Line Operative producing optical fibres then progressed to Senior role, responsible for shift operators line output, health and safety and ensuring targets were met.

Unit Operator at CEGB/Powergen
  • United Kingdom
  • January 1992 to January 1996

Unit Operator 1992 -1996

Assistant Unit Operation at C.E.G.B.
  • United Kingdom
  • January 1988 to December 1992

NVQ Level 2 in Operating and Controlling Power Station Systems (Fossil Fired) - Assistant Unit Operation - 1993

Plant Attendant at C.E.G.B./Powergen
  • United Kingdom
  • January 1986 to January 1988

Plant Attendant 1986 -1988
• Controlling all systems associated with a 1000mw oil fired power station, including gas turbines, water treatment, fuel systems and bringing unit on/off line to the national grid.

Education

High school or equivalent, Design & Technology
  • at Phoenix Secondary School & College
  • June 1985

A LEVEL

High school or equivalent, Maths
  • at Phoenix Secondary School
  • June 1985

O LEVEL

Specialties & Skills

Engineering
Aviation
AVIATION
CORPORATE JET
DESIGNING WASTE
GENERAL AVIATION
MAINTENANCE
MILITARY AIRCRAFT
OPERATIONS
OPTICAL
SECURITY

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

NVQ Level 2 Certificate in Process Operations (Man-made Fibres) - 1998 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
August 1998
Valid Until:
January 9999
City and Guilds Craft Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery - 1995 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 1995
Valid Until:
January 9999
Certificate in Breathing Apparatus Safe Donning - 1994 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 1994
Valid Until:
January 9999
NVQ Level 1 in Operating and Controlling Power Station Systems (Fossil Fired) - Plant Attendance - 1 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 1992
Valid Until:
January 9999
City and Guilds Certificate – Power Plant Operators - Part 2 - 1995 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 1995
Valid Until:
January 9999
Certificate in Fork Lift Truck Driving and Safety (Counter Balance Lansing, 3000kgs) - 1994 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
March 1994
Valid Until:
January 9999
Certificate in Process Measurement and Control - 1999 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 1999
Valid Until:
January 9999
Certificate in Practical Fire Awareness - 1994 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 1994
Valid Until:
January 9999
National Joint Council for the Building Industry Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery - 2000 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2000
Valid Until:
January 9999
NVQ Level 2 in Operating and Controlling Power Station Systems (Fossil Fired) - Assistant Unit Opera (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 1993
Valid Until:
January 9999
City and Guilds Advanced Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery - 1995 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 1995
Valid Until:
January 9999