Quality Inspector and multi-skilled technical operator with 15+ years in large-scale industrial steel production environments (including British Steel and Corus Metals). Strong hands-on experience in steel inspection, machinery operations, process monitoring, and maintaining high quality and safety standards. Also runs an independent digital design business and continuously upskills in IT and digital workflows, including PC hardware/software, basic electronics/engineering troubleshooting, and digital design production for print and web. Reliable, adaptable, and detail-focused across mechanical, electrical, and digital disciplines.

Andrew Jones

Quality Inspector and multi-skilled technical operator with 15+ years in large-scale industrial steel production environments (including British Steel and Corus Metals). Strong hands-on experience in steel inspection, machinery operations, process monitoring, and maintaining high quality and safety standards. Also runs an independent digital design business and continuously upskills in IT and digital workflows, including PC hardware/software, basic electronics/engineering troubleshooting, and digital design production for print and web. Reliable, adaptable, and detail-focused across mechanical, electrical, and digital disciplines.

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Quality Inspector and multi-skilled technical operator with 15+ years in large-scale industrial steel production environments (including British Steel and Corus Metals). Strong hands-on experience in steel inspection, machinery operations, process monitoring, and maintaining high quality and safety standards.

Also runs an independent digital design business and continuously upskills in IT and digital workflows, including PC hardware/software, basic electronics/engineering troubleshooting, and digital design production for print and web. Reliable, adaptable, and detail-focused across mechanical, electrical, and digital disciplines.

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Language

English
Fluent
Welsh
Fluent

Work Experience

Graphic Designer at ANDESIGN LTD
July 20, 2025 - Present
Digital Designer & Independent Business Owner at ANDESIGN LTD
January 1, 2003 - Present
Built and managed an independent digital design business with continuous self-development across technical and creative disciplines. Designed and produced original digital artwork using Serif DrawPlus and other design tools, and sold directly to customers through an online e-commerce platform. Created and managed a Squarespace-based website to showcase and sell designs, and produced physical, framed artwork products including packaging and direct-to-customer delivery. Offered custom design services for both individuals and businesses, tailoring visuals to client requirements and delivering files in multiple digital formats (JPG, PNG, TIFF, PDF). Managed end-to-end business operations including product creation, pricing strategy, order handling, and customer communication. Developed a catalogue of designs available for purchase with ongoing expansion of product offerings, created designs for multiple use-cases such as wall art, apparel, and personalised projects, and maintained a consis
Quality Inspector & Productio n Operator at British Steel plc / Corus Metals
January 1, 1987 - January 1, 2003
Worked across multiple departments in a large-scale steel production environment, progressing from process support roles into quality inspection and multi-area operations. Conducted detailed inspections of steel products at multiple stages of the production lifecycle to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. Identified defects during processing and prior to dispatch to prevent substandard material reaching customers. Inspected in-process and finished steel products across Temper Mill operations, maintaining strict quality control. Developed strong knowledge of defect patterns and production inconsistencies across Cold Mill processes. Operated machinery across multiple production units including Temper Mill, Tandem Mill, Pickle Lines, Annealing Bay, and Galvanising Lines, gaining hands-on experience in rolling line, cutting line, and strip operations. Supported production during peak periods including extended overtime and shift-based work, while maintaining strict adheren

Education

Serif Draw plus 8, self taught Graphic Designer at Glanafan Comprehensive School A level in Art and Design
July 20, 2025 - July 20, 2025
at Skill Center (Car Maintenance and Repair)
January 11, 2030 - November 5, 2025

Qualifications

Serif Draw plus 8, self taught Graphic Designer
April 21, 2000 - July 20, 2025
Experienced Graphic Designer with Serif Draw Plus
Advanced Cold Rolling (Credit Achieved)
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Quality Inspection Certificate – Cold Mill (British Steel / Corus)
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Health & Safety Certification (including safe loading and handling and slinging/slinging procedures)
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Forklift Truck Operation Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Industrial Vehicle Operation Certification (Tractor, Trailer, Sky Lift)
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Burning, Welding & Scarfing Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Steel Processing & Machinery Operation Training
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
On-site Industrial Training
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Art & Design (A Levels)
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Maths, English, Science (GCSEs)
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Advanced Cold Rolling (credit achieved)
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Quality Inspection Certification – Cold Mill (British Steel/Corus)
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Health & Safety Certification (including safe loading/handling and slinging procedures)
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Forklift Truck Operation Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Industrial Vehicle Operation (tractor, trailer, sky lift)
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Burning, Welding & Scarfinishing Certification
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026
Steel Processing & Machinery Operation Training (on-site industrial training)
January 11, 2030 - August 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Other, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail, Manufacturing, Transportation & Logistics, Computers & Electronics, Education