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Mark Wells

College Governor

Subcommittee: Audit and Risk; Employer Voice and Engagement

Head of Engineering & Maintenance at AV Dawson’s Port of Middlesbrough.  

Engineering professional with a demonstrated history of working within Offshore, Steel & Multimodal Industries. 

Served an apprenticeship as a mechanical fitter for Harsco Metals & Minerals based at Teesside steel works, including a year at TTE.  

Worked for Harsco Metals & Minerals for 19 years progressing to Engineering Supervisor and gaining a HNC and 1st class Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng) (Hons). 

Spent almost 4 years offshore specialising in engineering and maintenance of offshore cranes before joining AV Dawson as their Head of Engineering and Maintenance in March 2017. 

During my time at AV Dawson, I have gained an MBA, and Fellowship status with the Chartered Management Institute (CMgr FCMI). 

Always positive and enjoy learning and improving through both personal and professional development.  

I mentor colleagues as part of the AV Dawson Leadership Academy and have a real passion for inspiring people. 

I often speak at schools, colleges and industry events championing people to follow their interests and achieve their goals. 

Having spent 30 years working in some of the most dangerous and hazardous environments I believe I have the skills and knowledge to offer support to the Audit and Risk & Employer Voice and Engagement Committee’s.

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