Experience

Ultra Tune Australia

• Australia
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Motor Mechanic

  • Mar 2022 - Present

  Carlisle, Western Australia - Contributing to repeat and referral clients through high-quality workmanship. - Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults on all makes of vehicles following company procedures. - Diagnosing and rectifying air-conditioning systems. - Training of workshop assistants. - Maintenance of workshop equipment and a safe workshop environment. - Communication with clients regarding work performed and vehicle collection. - Using the business online portal for… Show more - Contributing to repeat and referral clients through high-quality workmanship. - Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults on all makes of vehicles following company procedures. - Diagnosing and rectifying air-conditioning systems. - Training of workshop assistants. - Maintenance of workshop equipment and a safe workshop environment. - Communication with clients regarding work performed and vehicle collection. - Using the business online portal for administration, quotation, and part ordering. Show less



Auto de Meer

• Automotive Mechanic

  • Jun 2021 - Dec 2021

  Rijsenhout, North Holland, Netherlands - Serviced and repaired client vehicles as well as pre-owned vehicles prior to reselling. - Welding and brake line manufacturing. - Learned aspects of the Dutch annual vehicle safety inspection procedure. - Adapted to conduct my trade in a different culture while communicating in a new language. - Contract renewal was offered after six months, but I could not engage because of our relocation to Australia.



Eveleens Sanitair En Verwarming

• Netherlands

• Plumber Assistant

  • Oct 2020 - May 2021

  - Worked in dynamic teams of two or three people. - Renovated and installed bathrooms, including pipe laying and tiling. - Installed gas and solar central heating systems. - Manufacturing and installation of gutters. - Assisting in a new trade required me to adapt and learn in a fast-paced environment. - Being in an assistant position provided new perspectives on how I can improve my own teaching abilities. - A year contract was offered after six months, but I declined… Show more - Worked in dynamic teams of two or three people. - Renovated and installed bathrooms, including pipe laying and tiling. - Installed gas and solar central heating systems. - Manufacturing and installation of gutters. - Assisting in a new trade required me to adapt and learn in a fast-paced environment. - Being in an assistant position provided new perspectives on how I can improve my own teaching abilities. - A year contract was offered after six months, but I declined because I had been offered a job in my trade. Show less



Theme Works (private automotive workshop)

• Sole Proprietor - Automotive Mechanic

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2019

  Port ELizabeth, South Africa - Set up my own business as a private motor mechanic working on all makes of vehicles and some trucks. - Performed services and work on all mechanical attributes with a focus on diligent diagnostics. - Strong focus on customer service and customer understanding of work conducted. - Achieved an 83% customer return rate on in-town clients. - Assured accurate bookkeeping through the design of my own job cards and invoicing system. - Running my own private mechanic business has… Show more - Set up my own business as a private motor mechanic working on all makes of vehicles and some trucks. - Performed services and work on all mechanical attributes with a focus on diligent diagnostics. - Strong focus on customer service and customer understanding of work conducted. - Achieved an 83% customer return rate on in-town clients. - Assured accurate bookkeeping through the design of my own job cards and invoicing system. - Running my own private mechanic business has developed my self-management, business management, and customer service skills. Show less



Algoa Toyota

• Qualified Mechanic

  • Jul 2014 - Feb 2015

  Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Kept accurate records of work performed and reported all work to the workshop foreman and service manager. - Completed all available model training. - Serviced, diagnosed, and repaired petrol and diesel vehicles within the allotted flat-rate time while following Toyota workshop policies and adhering to manufacturer specifications. - Fulfilled additional role as a First Aid Officer. - Trained and supervised apprentices. - Contributed to building a positive team spirit with… Show more - Kept accurate records of work performed and reported all work to the workshop foreman and service manager. - Completed all available model training. - Serviced, diagnosed, and repaired petrol and diesel vehicles within the allotted flat-rate time while following Toyota workshop policies and adhering to manufacturer specifications. - Fulfilled additional role as a First Aid Officer. - Trained and supervised apprentices. - Contributed to building a positive team spirit with after-hours activities. Show less



Algoa Toyota

• Qualified Mechanic

  • Jan 2011 - Oct 2012

  Port Elizabeth, South Africa

• Automotive Apprentice

  • Dec 2005 - Dec 2010

  Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa - Completed a five-year A-grade (Section 13) apprenticeship and was offered subsequent employment as a qualified mechanic. - Kept accurate records of work performed and reported all work to the workshop foreman and service manager. - Completed all available model training, including Lexus Diagnostic and Pro training. - Carried out services, minor repairs, and major repairs within the allotted flat-rate time while following Toyota workshop policies and adhering to manufacturer… Show more - Completed a five-year A-grade (Section 13) apprenticeship and was offered subsequent employment as a qualified mechanic. - Kept accurate records of work performed and reported all work to the workshop foreman and service manager. - Completed all available model training, including Lexus Diagnostic and Pro training. - Carried out services, minor repairs, and major repairs within the allotted flat-rate time while following Toyota workshop policies and adhering to manufacturer specifications. - Fulfilled additional roles as a First Aid Officer and a Safety, Health, and Environment Representative during which I redesigned the workshop safety evacuation plans. - Trained and supervised two apprentices. - Contributed to building a positive team spirit by organising events (e.g., paintball) and lunches.