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Andrew Goodwin

buxton,derbyshire

Summary

Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and repairs, complemented by a strong background in structural welding, fabrication, and workshop management. Proficient in MOT testing procedures, mechanical drafting, and industrial sheet metal installation, with certifications including CSCS Card, forklift operation, and Class 1 HGV licence. Adept at utilising power tools and diagnostic systems to ensure precision and efficiency while maintaining strict adherence to safety protocols. Recognised for excellent time management, adaptability, and a self-motivated approach to complex mechanical challenges. Committed to delivering high-quality results and contributing to operational excellence within dynamic environments.

Knowledgeable and dependable mechanic with background in fault diagnostics, routine maintenance and customer service. Friendly, polite and professional with all staff and customers at all times. Proven success developing long-term relationships with customers for repeat business.

Flexible and resourceful worker with strong technical knowledge and organisational skills. Confident communicator with staff and customers, simplifies mechanical jargon to help vehicle owners understand problems and solutions. Demonstrates excellent time management skills. Holds multiple certifications including diploma level 3 in light vehicle maintenance & repair, level 3 in welder fabrication, CSCS Card, Class 1 HGV license, and forklift certification.

Dependable Mechanic with thorough knowledge in vehicle diagnostics and repair. Skilled in troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical issues, improving vehicle performance and safety. Consistently boosted customer satisfaction through timely and accurate service.

Experienced professional focused on automotive repair and maintenance. Capable of diagnosing complex mechanical issues and ensuring vehicle safety through precise repairs. Utilises comprehensive knowledge of engine systems and advanced diagnostic tools to deliver reliable service.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work history

Garage manager

lomas distribution ltd
Buxton, Derbyshire
02.2023 - Current
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for improved parts pricing and delivery timelines.
  • Implemented innovative marketing strategies, raising awareness about our services amongst potential customers within the locality.
  • Maintained meticulous records of all transactions, aiding in financial planning and budgeting processes.
  • Raised team efficiency with comprehensive training schemes in latest automotive technology.
  • Ensured prompt completion of repairs to increase customer trust and loyalty.
  • Built strong relationships with customers, leading to high levels of repeat business.
  • Led a team of technicians to consistently meet strict quality standards in all services provided.
  • Scheduled routine equipment maintenance checks preventing major breakdowns or disruptions in service.
  • Managed inventory effectively, ensuring availability of necessary parts when needed.
  • Handled complex technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to garage operations.
  • Handled disputes calmly and professionally minimising any negative impact on business reputation.
  • Kept up-to-date with industry trends to ensure competitive business practices were maintained.
  • Prioritised urgent jobs efficiently to maintain steady workflow under high pressure situations.
  • Delivered excellent customer service, improving the garage's reputation within the local community.
  • Improved workshop safety for reduced accident rates through regular inspections and risk assessments.
  • Streamlined administrative duties, resulting in smoother day-to-day operations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient vehicle repair and maintenance procedures.
  • Reduced waste in the workplace by encouraging recycling and responsible resource use amongst staff members.
  • Fostered a positive work environment, enhancing overall team morale and productivity.
  • Complied strictly with health and safety regulations to create a safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
  • Managed staff schedules, ensuring even distribution of labour and service requirements to minimise operational disruptions.
  • Enabled positive outcome of vehicle breakdowns, scheduling mechanic on-call rotation to ensure 24/7 assistance.
  • Boosted sales performance, establishing clear, attainable garage goals to support strategic plans.
  • Actioned customer feedback to promote continued service improvement.
  • Forged working relationships with suppliers and negotiated purchasing conditions.
  • Facilitated communication and collaboration across departments.
  • Received and resolved customer complaints escalated by staff.
  • Maintained excellent health and safety standards for continued compliance.
  • Kept appropriate stock levels to meet operational needs.
  • Briefed and motivated staff to deliver daily operational requirements.
  • Recruited high-performing, reliable staff for improved team productivity.
  • Devised activity and service plans to meet customer requirements.
  • Scheduled shifts based on seasonal demands and staff availability.
  • Tracked expenses and business outgoings to remain within cashflow targets.
  • Forecasted long-term business objectives.

Mechanic

lomas distribution ltd
Buxton, Derbyshire
02.2020 - Current
  • Serviced air conditioning systems for enhanced cabin comfort during summer months.
  • Upheld excellent workshop safety standards by adhering to all company policies and procedures.
  • Checked fluid levels, prevented potential overheating or failure occurrences avoided expertly.
  • Maintained high standards of workmanship with attention to detail during repairs.
  • Delivered reliable results in challenging situations with problem-solving skills.
  • Replaced faulty spark plugs to boost engine efficiency.
  • Performed diagnostic tests for identifying mechanical issues promptly.
  • Conducted wheel alignments to ensure optimal vehicle control and stability.
  • Ensured smooth operation of vehicles by regularly maintaining and overhauling transmissions.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with efficient and thorough servicing tasks.
  • Provided top-notch customer service through clear communication about vehicle problems and solutions.
  • Inspected exhaust systems, ensured lower emission levels achieved effectively.
  • Diagnosed malfunctions, resolved underlying problems quickly and efficiently.
  • Enhanced vehicle functionality by performing comprehensive engine repairs.
  • Completed oil changes for improved engine health and performance.
  • Adjusted headlights, facilitated safer night-time driving conditions created successfully.
  • Achieved safety assurance by conducting meticulous brake system checks.
  • Repaired punctured tyres to restore mobility swiftly.
  • Installed new car parts for extended vehicle longevity.
  • Carried out MOT tests to certify roadworthiness of vehicles.
  • Repaired brakes and changed fluids to deliver safe vehicles.
  • Carried out scheduled and routine maintenance on small and large vehicles.
  • Addressed engine, transmission and fuel system issues and diagnosed faults to inform repair plans.
  • Assembled mechanical components following specifications.
  • Worked with team members to coordinate workflow and complete high-volume services in busy environments.
  • Handled heavy equipment and tools, from multi-purpose jacks to mobile column lifts.
  • Purchased new parts and monitored inventory.
  • Documented work logs and repairs to maintain accurate records.
  • Conducted thorough post-work vehicle inspections to verify component and system safety.
  • Worked with customers to assess vehicle issues and document vehicle symptoms.

Mechanic

auto tuning
Buxton, Derbyshire
08.2018 - 01.2020
  • Achieved safety assurance by conducting meticulous brake system checks.
  • Adjusted headlights, facilitated safer night-time driving conditions created successfully.
  • Diagnosed malfunctions, resolved underlying problems quickly and efficiently.
  • Enhanced vehicle functionality by performing comprehensive engine repairs.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by acquiring new skills.
  • Checked fluid levels, prevented potential overheating or failure occurrences avoided expertly.
  • Conducted wheel alignments to ensure optimal vehicle control and stability.
  • Repaired punctured tyres to restore mobility swiftly.
  • Performed diagnostic tests for identifying mechanical issues promptly.
  • Installed new car parts for extended vehicle longevity.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with efficient and thorough servicing tasks.
  • Provided top-notch customer service through clear communication about vehicle problems and solutions.
  • Inspected exhaust systems, ensured lower emission levels achieved effectively.
  • Ensured smooth operation of vehicles by regularly maintaining and overhauling transmissions.
  • Replaced faulty spark plugs to boost engine efficiency.
  • Serviced air conditioning systems for enhanced cabin comfort during summer months.

Mechanic

Peugeot
Chapel en le Frith, Derbyshire
12.2016 - 06.2018
  • Diagnosed technical issues for timely repairs.
  • Utilised specialised tools for accurate readings during assessments.
  • Streamlined workflow by maintaining an organised workspace.
  • Assisted in the design and fabrication of tooling, contributing to improved production processes.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
  • Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
  • Maintained high standards of workmanship with attention to detail during repairs.
  • Delivered reliable results in challenging situations with problem-solving skills.
  • Conducted wheel alignments to ensure optimal vehicle control and stability.
  • Inspected exhaust systems, ensured lower emission levels achieved effectively.
  • Performed diagnostic tests for identifying mechanical issues promptly.
  • Ensured smooth operation of vehicles by regularly maintaining and overhauling transmissions.
  • Enhanced vehicle functionality by performing comprehensive engine repairs.
  • Completed oil changes for improved engine health and performance.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with efficient and thorough servicing tasks.
  • Repaired punctured tyres to restore mobility swiftly.
  • Adjusted headlights, facilitated safer night-time driving conditions created successfully.
  • Achieved safety assurance by conducting meticulous brake system checks.
  • Provided top-notch customer service through clear communication about vehicle problems and solutions.
  • Installed new car parts for extended vehicle longevity.
  • Replaced faulty spark plugs to boost engine efficiency.
  • Upheld excellent workshop safety standards by adhering to all company policies and procedures.
  • Carried out MOT tests to certify roadworthiness of vehicles.
  • Checked fluid levels, prevented potential overheating or failure occurrences avoided expertly.
  • Serviced air conditioning systems for enhanced cabin comfort during summer months.

Hgv driver / mechanic

Goodwin haulage
Dove Holes
07.2014 - 03.2020
  • part time work
  • Collecting and delivering bought and sold hgvs
  • Servicing and repair work carried out on all vehicles - part time and weekend work

Mechanic

lamb and Mansfield
Buxton, Derbyshire
12.2015 - 12.2016
  • Installed new car parts for extended vehicle longevity.
  • Diagnosed malfunctions, resolved underlying problems quickly and efficiently.
  • Enhanced vehicle functionality by performing comprehensive engine repairs.
  • Completed oil changes for improved engine health and performance.
  • Adjusted headlights, facilitated safer night-time driving conditions created successfully.
  • Replaced faulty spark plugs to boost engine efficiency.
  • Achieved safety assurance by conducting meticulous brake system checks.
  • Repaired punctured tyres to restore mobility swiftly.
  • Ensured safety by conducting thorough vehicle checks before each recovery operation.
  • Prioritised customer comfort whilst waiting for their vehicles to be recovered.
  • Worked closely with police at accident scenes, ensuring safe and legal procedures were followed.
  • Assisted in swift vehicle recoveries to minimise disruption to traffic flow.

Plater, Welder

Alger Fabrication
Whaley Bridge
08.2003 - 10.2015


  • Reading from Strucad drawings
  • Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders
  • Obtained appropriate tooling and fixtures
  • Inspected and tested components, assemblies and power tools
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on site engineers
  • Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projects
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines
  • Loaded trucks and properly secured items to prevent damage during transportation
  • Operated heavy material handling equipment such as fork trucks and cranes
  • Practiced safe and secure loading methods to avoid damaging goods
  • Completed all documentation neatly and accurately
  • Planned and laid out work from sketches, drawings, specifications and work orders
  • Worked with tin, steel sheets varied thickness
  • Cut, ground and deburred frames and profiles
  • Used a torch to hot bend materials
  • Painted and applied protective coatings to various parts
  • Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template
  • Detected work piece defects and machine malfunctions
  • Removed burrs, sharp edges, rust and scale from work pieces
  • Set up and performed maintenance on fab and machine shop machines
  • Drilled and punched holes in metal for screws, bolts and rivets quickly and efficiently
  • Fabricated and altered parts at construction sites using shears, hammers, punches and drills
  • Operated hand and power tools and heavy machinery safely
  • Selected the proper amount and type of thinners and accelerant to be used for each specific job
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers
  • Mixed and matched paints according to customer specification
  • Observed hydrostatic and dimension tolerance tests to evaluate weld quality and conformance to specifications
  • Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers
  • Clamped, held, track-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted components parts to achieve required configurations and positions
  • Detected faulty operation of equipment and defective materials and promptly resolved issues
  • Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts
  • Bolted, clamped and track-welded parts to secure components prior to welding
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts whenever possible
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blue prints
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and splatter using hand tools
  • Inspected welds and checked that critical measurements met specifications upon completion
  • Examined the structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections
  • Safely used all hand and power tools
  • Maintained vehicle records by recording and filling all servicing and repairs
  • Disassembled engines and repaired or replaced defective parts
  • Replaced drive and hydraulic systems
  • Site work erecting steel after fabricated

Soldier

British Army
11.2000 - 07.2003
  • Adhered strictly to military laws, promoting lawful conduct amongst peers.
  • Prepared reports on field activities, providing valuable insights for future operations.
  • Managed logistical support, ensuring smooth operation on the field.
  • Successfully navigated through enemy lines during covert operations.
  • Performed first aid procedures, saving lives on battlefield.
  • Deescalated conflicts to maintain peace within unit.
  • Ensured safety by conducting daily security patrols.
  • Achieved high level of fitness with rigorous physical training.
  • Assisted in intelligence gathering for informed decision making.
  • Carried out maintenance tasks, keeping all equipment in optimal condition.
  • Ensured readiness of troops by conducting regular drills and exercises.
  • Conducted risk assessments to prevent potential threats.
  • Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment.
  • Tracked enemy movements accurately to predict their next actions.

Welder Fabricator

JS Burgess Engineering
Whaley Bridge
06.1997 - 02.2000
  • apprentice trained welder fabricator
  • Planned and laid out work from sketches, drawings, specifications and work orders
  • Cut, ground and deburred frames and profiles
  • Used a torch to hot bend materials
  • Painted and applied protective coatings to various parts
  • Drilled and punched holes in metal for screws, bolts, rivets quickly and efficiently
  • Fabricated and altered parts at construction sites using shears, hammers, punches and drills
  • Developed and laid out patterns that used materials most efficiently
  • Operated hand and power tools and heavy machinery safely
  • Cleaned and properly stored all paint equipment and supplies at the end of each working day
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns and paint rollers
  • Adjusted alignment of drills, cutters, dies, guides and holding devices
  • Removed rough spots from work pieces with portable grinders, hand files and scrapers
  • Clamped, held, track-welded, heat-bent, ground and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions
  • Set up and operated hand and power tools, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts
  • Fabricated shops parts directly from blueprints
  • Bolted, clamped and track-welded parts to secure components prior to welding
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts whenever possible
  • Welded in flat, horizontal and vertical overhead positions
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and splatter using hand tools
  • Inspected welds and checked that critical measurements and specifications upon completion

Education

GCSEs -

Glossop dale community college
Glossop, Derbyshire

NVQ Level 3 - fabrication [plater / welder ]

Buxton college
Buxton, Derbyshire

NVQ Level 3 - light vehicle maintenance

University of Derby
Buxton, Derbyshire

Skills

  • vehicle inspection
  • engine diagnostics
  • routine maintenance
  • MOT testing knowledge
  • MIG/TIG welding
  • Workshop administration
  • Workshop management
  • First Aider
  • Structural welding
  • Fabrication
  • Mechanical drafting
  • Sheet metal installation
  • Industrial sheet metal worker
  • Fabrication and installation
  • Knowledge of safety procedures
  • Wide Mechanical Knowledge
  • Vehicle inspections and maintenance
  • Heavy vehicle inspections
  • Comprehensive vehicle inspections
  • Vehicle inspections
  • Vehicle inspections and repairs
  • Vehicle damage estimation
  • Vehicle diagnostic tools usage
  • Vehicle diagnostic proficiency
  • Vehicle diagnostic and assessment
  • Vehicle diagnostic testing
  • Vehicle diagnostic systems


Affiliations

  • walking
  • motor sports
  • clay pigeon shooting

Timeline

Garage manager

lomas distribution ltd
02.2023 - Current

Mechanic

lomas distribution ltd
02.2020 - Current

Mechanic

auto tuning
08.2018 - 01.2020

Mechanic

Peugeot
12.2016 - 06.2018

Mechanic

lamb and Mansfield
12.2015 - 12.2016

Hgv driver / mechanic

Goodwin haulage
07.2014 - 03.2020

Plater, Welder

Alger Fabrication
08.2003 - 10.2015

Soldier

British Army
11.2000 - 07.2003

Welder Fabricator

JS Burgess Engineering
06.1997 - 02.2000

GCSEs -

Glossop dale community college

NVQ Level 3 - fabrication [plater / welder ]

Buxton college

NVQ Level 3 - light vehicle maintenance

University of Derby

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