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Amjad Afzal

Blackburn,Lancashire

Summary

Experienced in workshop engineering, with focus on maintaining and improving operational efficiency. Capable of streamlining processes and troubleshooting issues to maximise productivity. With skills in project management and team leadership, prepared to drive success in challenging workshop environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Director

GSL limited
Blackburn, Lancashire
2008.08 - 2025.11

Established second company to enhance online sales of battery chargers, petrol generators, power inverters, and solar panel accessories.

Assisted customers with product and service inquiries.

  • Managed customer orders and queries.
  • Processed stock orders.
  • Handled purchase orders and sales.

Director

G solar limited
Blackburn, Lancashire
2011.06 - 2018.07

Established first company to facilitate online sales of power inverters and solar panel accessories.

Assisted customers with inquiries regarding products and services.

  • Managed customer orders and queries.
  • Processed stock orders.
  • Handled purchase orders and sales.

Customer advisor

Homeserve
Preston, Lancashire
2010.05 - 2011.08
  • Delivered personalised service to each client, fostering trust and loyalty.
  • Managed large volumes of incoming calls for efficient customer service operations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing queries and concerns.
  • Achieved higher customer retention through consistent follow-ups and updates.

Sky set top box repair engineer

Wynnwith Group Ltd
Warrington, Cheshire
2009.03 - 2010.01

Disassembled and repaired sky set top boxes to ensure optimal performance.

Workshop engineer

Uniwell Systems Ltd
Blackburn, Lancashire
2001.10 - 2007.05

Assisted in testing and repairing electronic cash registers for hospitality sector.

Responded to customer inquiries and provided technical support.

  • Supported team efforts in maintaining service quality and improving customer satisfaction.
  • Scheduled routine inspections to ensure optimal machine performance.
  • Managed multiple time-sensitive tasks concurrently to meet deadlines.
  • Oversaw spare parts inventory to facilitate prompt repairs.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks to reduce downtime caused by breakdowns.
  • Diagnosed faults and delegated repair tasks to minimise equipment downtime.

Avionics technician

Rockwell collins
Reading, Berkshire
1999.07 - 2001.10

Assisted in repairing avionics equipment to component level.

Supported testing of radios and navigational equipment prior to service deployment.

Responded to emergency call-outs as required.

  • Complied strictly with aviation regulations whilst carrying out repair works, ensured compliance at all times.
  • Tested various avionic systems to ensure optimal functionality.
  • Utilised oscilloscopes, ammeters and ohmmeters to detect electrical functionality issues.
  • Reassembled and tested repaired equipment to verify resolution.
  • Operated soldering irons to join components to assemblies and circuit boards.

Techinical operations engineer

Ionica
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
1998.06 - 1998.09

Identify and fix network faults remotely to maintain continuous service.

Support onsite engineers during diagnostic procedures to ensure swift issue resolution.

  • Utilised advanced software tools for effective data analysis and report generation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Electronics and telecommunications.

University of Lincolnshire and humberside
Hull
1994.09 - 1997.06

NVQ Level 3 - National computer studies

Blackburn College
Lancashire
1992.09 - 1994.06

Timeline

Director

G solar limited
2011.06 - 2018.07

Customer advisor

Homeserve
2010.05 - 2011.08

Sky set top box repair engineer

Wynnwith Group Ltd
2009.03 - 2010.01

Director

GSL limited
2008.08 - 2025.11

Workshop engineer

Uniwell Systems Ltd
2001.10 - 2007.05

Avionics technician

Rockwell collins
1999.07 - 2001.10

Techinical operations engineer

Ionica
1998.06 - 1998.09

Bachelor of Arts - Electronics and telecommunications.

University of Lincolnshire and humberside
1994.09 - 1997.06

NVQ Level 3 - National computer studies

Blackburn College
1992.09 - 1994.06
Amjad Afzal