Alexander Wright
Rugby,Warwickshire
Summary
Recently qualified level 3 vehicle maintenance technician with over three years of Mercedes-Benz workshop experience. Trusted to work independently from second year of apprenticeship and now considered one of the highest skilled technicians on the workshop floor.
I'm very hardworking and technically minded and progress at a fast pace compared to colleagues with the same training and consistently outperform those with more experience and higher training levels due to my genuine interest in learning and being as skilled as i possibly can be.
Strong belief in taking pride in the work you complete as this defines the person you are with so much of life being spent at work self discipline being one of my more important qualities.
A passion for improving myself and those around me and always open to taking advice from more experienced technicians. Always looking to progress my problem-solving skills and have a very strong foundation across multiple sectors of life with computing, mechanical and customer relation experience providing adaptable skills for all situations. Experienced Car Mechanic of [Number] years, providing expert vehicle maintenance through [Task] and [Task]. Handling accurate, effective diagnoses and repairs for continued customer satisfaction and efficient garage services.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Light vehicle technician
Mercedes-Benz - Midlands Truck & Van
Coventry, Coventry & Warwickshire
2023.08 - Current
- Trusted to work independently from second year of apprenticeship.
- Carried out servicing, inspections and preventative maintenance to dealership standards.
- Diagnosed mechanical and electrical faults using both basic and complex diagnostic equipment.
- Completed many major mechanical repairs including full engine strip down and rebuilds, cylinder head repairs and replacement and internal engine component replacement.
- Replaced many timing chains, belts and other timing related components following manufacturing specifications.
- Performed many clutch and transmission strip downs and repairs.
- Performed brake, steering, suspension and coolant repairs and replacements.
- Diagnosed and repaired AdBlue and emission related repairs.
- Maintain consistent high standard of repairs and diagnosis with specific personal interest in electrical diagnosis.
- Paperwork is always completed to the same high standard with clear and informative diagnosis paths and repairs carried out.
- Pride myself on first time fix mentality.
Self Employed Vehicle Technition
Self Employed
Rugby, Warwickshire
2024.05 - 2026.01
- Regularly carried out servicing, maintenance and repair work on a variety of vehicles outside of employment.
- Experience diagnosing and repairing faults, sourcing parts vehicle specific across multiple vehicle manufacturers.
- Experience in customer service and building relationships and ensuring all customers have a full understanding of the work completed regardless of their vehicle knowledge.
- Built resilience and further progressed my problem solving abilities.
- Built confidence using non-dealership diagnostic equipment and carrying out repairs without manufacturer guidance.
Parcel delivery driver
Amazon - Ten arches logistics
Rugby, Warwickshire
2021.09 - 2023.08
- Improved customer satisfaction with polite and efficient service.
- Loaded and unloaded parcels to prevent damage.
- Collected signatures from recipients as proof of delivery, maintaining accountability.
- Verified parcel contents for correct deliveries.
- Demonstrated excellent reliability, punctuality and time management.
- Assisted customers with queries kindly, improving company reputation.
- Checked vehicle before each shift to ensure safety standards were met.
- Liaised efficiently with warehouse staff, ensuring correct parcel loading.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness for a professional appearance.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Motor vehicle Service and Maintenance
AutoExel
Milton Keynes 08/2023 - 07/2026
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Lincoln
Lincoln, Lincolnshire 08/2020 - 05/2023
IMI Level 3 - IMI level 3 Refrigerant Handling (F-Gas)
IMI
Milton KeynesElectric & Hybrid Vehicle Awareness Qualification -
Mercedes-Benz
Milton KeynesFull UK Driving Licence -
DVLA
A-Levels - Computer Science, Maths, Product Design
Princethorpe College
PrincethorpeGCSEs - Maths,Computer Science, product design, triple science, english literature & Language, Geography, RS
Princethorpe College
PrincethorpeSkills
- Vehicle Diagnostics And Fault Finding
- Electrical Diagnosis And Wiring Repairs
- AdBlue And Emission System Diagnosis And Repairs
- Light vehicle repair
- Engine Rebuilds And Mechanical Repair
- Engine Strip Downs
- Cylinder Head And Head Gasket Repairs
- Timing Belt And Timing Chains Replacement
- Clutch And Drivetrain Repairs
- Brake, Steering Suspension Repairs
- Mercedes Benz Diagnostico Equipment And Non Dealership Equipment Experience
- Health And Safety Training Completed
- Good Time Management And Working Efficiency
- Teamwork And Communication
Timeline
Self Employed Vehicle Technition
Self Employed
2024.05 - 2026.01
Light vehicle technician
Mercedes-Benz - Midlands Truck & Van
2023.08 - Current
Parcel delivery driver
Amazon - Ten arches logistics
2021.09 - 2023.08
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of Lincoln
08/2020 - 05/2023
NVQ Level 3 - Motor vehicle Service and Maintenance
AutoExel
08/2023 - 07/2026
IMI Level 3 - IMI level 3 Refrigerant Handling (F-Gas)
IMI
Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Awareness Qualification -
Mercedes-Benz
Full UK Driving Licence -
DVLA
A-Levels - Computer Science, Maths, Product Design
Princethorpe College
GCSEs - Maths,Computer Science, product design, triple science, english literature & Language, Geography, RS
Princethorpe College