Nathan Canning
About Nathan Canning
Nathan Canning is a Field Service Engineer at Smiths Detection in Bristol, where he has worked since 2018. He has over 12 years of global engineering experience, including roles in the Royal Air Force and other organizations, with a strong focus on customer relations and Health & Safety.
Work at Smiths Detection
Nathan Canning has been employed as a Field Service Engineer at Smiths Detection since 2018. His role involves servicing and repairing equipment critical to security and safety operations. Based in Bristol, he has accumulated six years of experience in this position, contributing to the maintenance and functionality of advanced detection systems.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current role, Nathan Canning worked at Emmy Sharing as an Electrical Technician from 2017 to 2018 in Berlin, Germany. His experience in the Royal Air Force (RAF) spans several years, where he served as an Engineering Supervisor from 2011 to 2017 at RAF Brize Norton and as an Engineering Technician from 2007 to 2011 at RAF Lyneham. He began his RAF career as an Engineering Trainee from 2005 to 2007 at RAF St Athan.
Early Career in Administration
Before transitioning to engineering, Nathan Canning worked in administrative roles at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). He served as an Administrative Assistant from 2002 to 2003 in Blackpool and as an Administration Officer from 2003 to 2005 in Salford Keys, Manchester. These positions provided him with foundational skills in office management and customer service.
Education and Qualifications
Nathan Canning completed his A-Levels at Lytham St Annes High College from 1998 to 2000, achieving grades in three subjects. He also attended King Edward VII School from 1993 to 1998, where he earned GCSEs in nine subjects, with grades ranging from A* to C. His educational background supports his technical expertise in engineering.
Global Engineering Experience
With over 12 years of experience working on three continents, Nathan Canning has developed a diverse engineering background. He possesses extensive knowledge in servicing and repairing airfield ground support equipment down to the component level. His career reflects a strong commitment to health and safety standards, effectively managing challenges in various global conditions.