Martin Thomas

Experienced industrial engineer (defence, aero, auto) with long service in education, skills and training. Now focussed on talent development.

[Martin Thomas @DrLofty]

Transition into a hi-tec engineering career with no prior experience. Permanent full-time work, not a training scheme. Keeping the UK, and everyone within it, safe and secure. UK nationals only. Closes 21 July!
https://t.co/QdI8GCHxxm
#careerchange #careertransition #engineering

[AWE Nuclear Security Technologies @AWE_plc]

⚛️ Want to apply your degree in exciting ways?

We’re on the lookout for talented #graduates to join our EVOLVE programme in 2024. If you’re interested in engineering, then we’ve got roles for you.

Apply today👉 https://t.co/5YK9vvHF59

[AWE Nuclear Security Technologies @AWE_plc]

🛠️ 👩 We’re proud sponsors of today’s Women's Engineering Society national student conference 2023 in Leeds.

❤️At AWE, we’re passionate about supporting women in the field of #engineering.

👋We’re excited to meet some of the top engineers of the future at today’s event.

👩‍🔧 Our very own Helen and Prasha will be delivering talks about their work and experiences as female engineers in the UK Nuclear Defence Laboratory.

@WES1919 #womenengineers #engineersoftomorrow #careers #studentconference

[Martin Thomas @DrLofty]

@AWE_plc @IMechE This is great news! Good luck to you all in your interviews.

[Martin Thomas @DrLofty]

An insightful presentation from my @AWE_plc colleagues to wrap up the @WES1919 Women's Engineering Society conference; giving a flavour of our culture, behaviours, E,D&I activities. We're keen to work with others on our E,D&I journey #wes2023 #womeninengineering #engineering

[Martin Thomas @DrLofty]

Fantastic session at Women's Engineering Society @WES1919 conference today about the barriers women are often confronted with in their careers. Great to see @AWE_plc get an unsolicited 'shout out' for our women's toilet/breastfeeding facilities. #wes2023 #womeninengineering

[Martin Thomas @DrLofty]

Excited to be at the @WES1919 Women's Engineering Society (WES) conference 2023, representing @AWE_plc as an ally and a member of AWE's staff-led Gender Balance Working Group. #engineering #womenindefence #womeninengineering

[AWE Nuclear Security Technologies @AWE_plc]

Finding the right career path can be a tricky process. Arjan appreciated the easy process of becoming an AWE #apprentice and the hands-on experience it’s given him. Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our award-winning scheme. #NAW23 https://t.co/2leC0BiHz3

[Martin Thomas @DrLofty]

@UTCReading @MattCosby @goonhillyorg Well done Felix

[Martin Thomas @DrLofty]

A fantastic article about our (female) Engineering Leadership. It's great to work in such a forward-looking and inclusive environment.

[The Engineer @TheEngineerUK]

Mandy Savage, Executive Director for Engineering at @AWE_plc , tells us in great detail about her career, managing the engineering function and preparing for the future. Click on the link below to find out more:

https://t.co/L6cknCNK4k

#Careers #Engineering

[Martin Thomas @DrLofty]

I'm humbled by Engineer John's donation to @utcreading of his father's machine tool bits. An Aladdin's Cave of Imperial-sized bits & tools. Great for our EAL & BTEC engineers as show-&-tells & to help compare the Metric & Imperial systems #engineering #utcs #utcolleges #BTEC

[Martin Thomas @DrLofty]

@UTCReading BTEC engineering students enjoyed a day's networking with professional engineers at the national Engineering Design Show. This is what University Technical Colleges (UTCs) are all about! We're staying 'industry sharp' #BTEC #engineering #utc #utcolleges #stemeducation

[Martin Thomas @DrLofty]

We're hiring (in Berkshire, UK) for a new Director of Design, Engineering & Technology - a fantastic leadership position whether you come from industry or secondary D&T/Engineering education. See TES jobs- https://t.co/b3BsMFQ8lB #engineering #utcs #utcolleges #teaching

[Martin Thomas @DrLofty]

Completed the #HarvardX Leaders of Learning course, meshing the late Prof. Elmore's Modes of Learning framework with my experience of state & independent sector teaching in UK. Insightful interaction with global colleagues exploring the future of effective learning #STEMeducation

[Martin Thomas @DrLofty]

So proud of @UTCReading BTEC engineering students today; fantastic outcomes whether the student got PPP or D*D*D* - apprenticeships, armed services, universities inc. Russell Group. Congratulations! Now go & be amazing! #BTEC #btech #engineering #utc #utcolleges #stemeducation

[Martin Thomas @DrLofty]

2/2 Our ancient overhead projector helped save the day & it was great to see the Centre Manager, Eric, create a lesson on-the-fly using our emergency overhead transparencies & 100s of dinosaur masks! Great fun & 100% student engagement #STEMEducation #dinosaurs #UTCs #UTColleges

[Martin Thomas @DrLofty]

1/2 Our 2nd Rwanda lesson today, at Philly's Place. Totally bonkers - 250 children were waiting for us. The planned engineering towers lesson was dropped (no floor space) in favour of everyone's favourite - dinosaurs😁 #STEMEducation #dinosaurs #UTCs #UTColleges

[Martin Thomas @DrLofty]

Our 1st Rwanda engineering lesson today, at Cyugaro-Ntarama primary school. 47 engaged students, aged 8 to 12 displaying fantastic problem solving skills, easily overcoming the language barrier. Great fun & attracted onlookers! #STEMEducation #Engineering #UTCs #UTColleges

[Martin Thomas @DrLofty]

Lighter mood today: 1st recce of Reaching Rwanda's temporary Philly's Place (we'll teach here twice on this trip) & tour of the under-construction permanent Philly's Place. Then: final lesson planning. Thanks @UTCReading for the donated laptop😀 #STEMeducation #UTCs #UTColleges

[Martin Thomas @DrLofty]

1st day of Rwanda teaching visit with Reaching-Rwanda charity. Contextualisation visits: Kigali Genocide Memorial with mass grave for 250,000 genocide victims; the Ntarama Church with mass grave for the 5000 Tutsi slaughtered there on 15th Aug 1994. Gut-wrenchingly sad & shocking