PROFILE

A highly motivated and experienced Vehicle Mechanic/Driver with over 7 years experience working in a disciplined and professional environment and 2 years class 1 driving experience. Consistently strives to produce excellence in all aspects of trade. Highly approachable individual who possesses excellent communication skills coupled with the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels. Self-disciplined with a strong 'can do' attitude, he is keen now to secure employment that will utilise the vast experience gained within the military and offer a progressive career within the transport/maintenance industry.

KEY SKILLS

❖ Skilled in the use of hand and machine tools

❖ Proficient in soldering techniques and able to perform basic arc and oxy acetylene welding operations

❖ Fault diagnosis and strip repair and rebuild within defined limits

❖ Proficient with the operation and testing of petrol and diesel engines

❖ Has comprehensive knowledge of the operation testing and repair of vehicle electrical systems

❖ Able to test and measure vehicle components using laid down technical procedures and report on their serviceability

❖ Supervisory responsibility for small team of mechanics

❖ Comprehends the principles of Total Quality, Health & Safety COSHH, Engineering Hygiene, Risk Assessment and safe working practices in a hazardous environment

❖ Drive large goods vehicles including tracked vehicles, plant equipment and cranes

❖ Understands and can comply to tachograph legislation.

❖ Capable of working under pressure whilst still achieving good results

❖ A flexible approach to working hours

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

❖ Awarded top student on basic mechanic course of 1 year duration

❖ Selected to solely manage workshop section for 2-week period during absence of artificer

❖ Completed a 24 hour swimathon in aid of 'Shine a Light' charity

❖ Consistently received high recommendations in annual appraisals and promoted at least one year ahead of peer group

❖ Football coach and organised many team events, including athletics

CAREER HISTORY

Ministry of Defence REME 1996-2003

A varied and challenging 6 years within the Ministry of Defence working in several overseas locations such as Bosnia , Gibraltar and Canada and throughout the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland. Main responsibilities included:-

❖ Team Leader responsible for the supervision and professional development of junior vehicle mechanics

❖ Carried out fault diagnosis on vehicles and the ordering of required assemblies/components

❖ Carried out repairs to vehicle damage

❖ Carried out modifications to any vehicles and equipment

❖ Capable of listening to, and meeting the needs of the customers, whether this be through dialogue or with the use of technical drawings

❖ Capable of adapting to all types of equipment ranging from motorcycles to large tracked vehicles

❖ Regularly used technical manuals or electronic documentation systems to ascertain required information

❖ Accustomed to working to tight deadlines and reacting effectively to rapidly changing priorities

❖ Carried out repairs at remote locations in severe climatic conditions and during unsociable hours

Silentnight/Stag furniture Class 1 driver 2004-2006

An interesting 2 years working for one of the largest mail order furniture companies in the UK. I was required to deliver bedroom furniture to addresses all over the UK including everywhere from busy London streets to remote welsh farms which can often be challenging especially in a 17.5 tonne lorry.

Thompson's Builders Merchant Mechanic 2006-Present

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

CGLI 381 Motor Vehicle craft studies part 1

NVQ Transport & road haulage

City & Guilds Abrasive wheels

City & Guilds Health & Hygiene

HGV, C+E, H (tracks)

8 GCSEs including English, Maths, Science,