Qualified Vehicle Mechanic
INTRODUCTION
I am currently looking for employment in the UK as we are relocating to England in the near future. I am available to begin immediately. Although I have been the Production Manager of a business since 1998, I have extensive, current, practical experience in the motor trade. I consider myself to be a great Manager and team player striving for excellence in all that I do.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT – DIECUT, BENROSE, SOUTH AFRICA
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Overseeing a factory compliment of around one hundred employees.
Daily production planning
Setting up of machines
Drawing
Machine maintenance and breakdown repairs
Manufacturing dies
Calling on customers to gain more business and maintain customer relations
VOLKSWAGEN BRANCH, BENONI, SOUTH AFRICA1996 – 1997
WORKSHOP TECHNICIAN AND TEAM LEADER
1996 – 1997
SOUTH AFRICAN DEFENCE FORCE
July 1985 to 1987
I completed my Basic Soldier training in Kimberley and six month Junior Leadership as a Corporal. From then on I was based in Namibia and Angola serving the country.
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
In 1983 I completed my schooling at Damelin College and went on to study mechanics at Johannesburg Technical College. I worked as an apprentice at Commercial and Industrial Hydraulics. In August 1989 I qualified as a vehicle technician.
SKILLS
Mechanical problem solving and repairs
Excellent communication skills
Able to perform under pressure
Planning and organization
Proactive
