James Duncan
About James Duncan
James Duncan is a Maintenance Engineer at Bodycote in Coventry, England, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in engineering, with experience in machine operation, process expertise, and maintenance engineering, supported by various educational qualifications in engineering and design.
Work at Bodycote
James Duncan has been employed as a Maintenance Engineer at Bodycote since 2021. He works in Coventry, England, where he is responsible for ensuring the operational efficiency of machinery. His role includes carrying out pre-planned maintenance and addressing machine breakdowns to minimize downtime.
Previous Experience
Before joining Bodycote, James Duncan worked as a Maintenance Engineer at Instarmac Group plc from 2018 to 2021. He also held positions as a Process Expert and Machine Operator in Exhall, Warwickshire, between 2012 and 2014. His career began with an Engineering Apprenticeship, which he completed from 2014 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
James Duncan has a solid educational background in engineering. He studied maintenance engineering at EEF, earning a BTECH, and also completed an NVQ level 3 in Systems Engineering. Additionally, he studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Solihull City College, achieving an HNC. He has a BTEC extended diploma in Graphic Design from City College Coventry.
Technical Skills
James Duncan possesses skills in creating custom parts using milling machines, lathes, and hand fitting techniques. He is experienced in handling machine breakdowns across various equipment, including conveyors, vacuum systems, product mixers, packaging machines, robots, and pallet wrappers. His responsibilities also include performing electrical maintenance tasks such as fault finding and rewiring.
Academic Qualifications
James Duncan completed his GCSEs at President Kennedy School from 2005 to 2010. He furthered his education by studying at City College Coventry and EEF, where he gained qualifications in maintenance engineering and systems engineering.