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Andrew Parsons

Luton,Beds

Summary

I have worked within the trade a long time, I like to learn and progress through everything I do. I try my hardest to fix everything I can and always find a quick simple solution to a problem. I am good at working within a team and solo. I have good people skills and im very social. I always try my hardest with everything and I hate to say no.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Heavy vehicle roadside technician

bs trailer services
leighton buzzard, Central Bedfordshire
11.2023 - Current
  • Responded promptly to emergency call-outs even during unsociable hours, demonstrating commitment to the role.
  • Demonstrated expertise in electrical systems troubleshooting, restoring power to stranded vehicles.
  • Delivered excellent customer service with clear explanations of technical issues and repairs required.
  • Improved fleet efficiency with regular maintenance procedures.
  • carrying out routine inspections lolers repairs of all sizes on trucks and trailers.
  • working with a variety of trailers and different brands
  • fitting trackers
  • ecu diagnosed and replaced
  • truck diagnostics

Heavy vehicle roadside technician

h&a truck assistance ltd
london, london
05.2021 - 11.2023
  • Facilitated seamless communication between drivers and management by reporting all incidents accurately.
  • Responded promptly to emergency call-outs even during unsociable hours, demonstrating commitment to the role.
  • Improved fleet efficiency with regular maintenance procedures.
  • Ensured roadside safety by conducting thorough vehicle inspections.
  • repairing vans trucks and anything else that would be assigned to me
  • keeping a well maintained and clean van
  • covering majority of the south and south east from luton to the depths of kent
  • learning new tricks and skills of the trade and fixing things on the side of the road
  • Recorded and analysed equipment testing data using [Software].

dafaid tech

htc dunstable
dunstable, Central Bedfordshire
05.2020 - 05.2021

provide main dealer roadside breakdown coverage

on site defect clinics

roadside call outs and fixes

work along side workshop covering maintenance and recall tasks

large engine and driveline system repairs

dealing directly with call centre during covid and crucial times

time management and organisation needed to provide a great service

Heavy vehicle roadside technician

Cmg rescue services
milton keynes, buckinghamshire
06.2018 - 05.2020
  • Conducted diagnostic tests to identify mechanical issues swiftly.
  • Performed preventative maintenance tasks on heavy vehicles regularly, prolonging their lifespan considerably.
  • Provided 24-hour breakdown support, ensuring minimal disruption to customers' schedules.
  • Utilised specialised equipment for heavy vehicle lifting and towing operations.
  • attend police rtas and working along side beds and thames valley police as well as highways england to keep the motorway and local roads moving
  • assisting with large recovery operations
  • first at scene to access incidents
  • 24 hour roadside breakdowns

Heavy vehicle roadside technician

pierce recovery and breakdown services
Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Utilised specialised equipment for heavy vehicle lifting and towing operations.
  • Improved fleet efficiency with regular maintenance procedures.
  • Provided 24-hour breakdown support, ensuring minimal disruption to customers' schedules.
  • Responded promptly to emergency call-outs even during unsociable hours, demonstrating commitment to the role.
  • attended scenes of heavy vehicle incidents
  • attending vehicles roadside and working on time critical breakdowns to keep fleets of vans, trucks and trailers moving

Heavy vehicle roadside technician

northern commercials Iveco
dunstable, bedfordshire
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Collaborated closely with a team of technicians, resulting in efficient workflow under high-pressure situations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge about latest repair technologies through continuous professional development.
  • attended roadside breakdowns and on site breakdowns
  • carried out onsite repair and maintence of local supermarket vehicles
  • worked a week in the workshop when not on call carry out large repairs on engines of all sizes and large repairs

apprentice hgv technician

ryder plc
milton keynes, buckinghamshire
06.2014 - 06.2017

Carried out house keeping tasks. shadowed a mentor being taught the ways of the trade. Diagnostic, repairs, fault finding and maintenance to a high standard. Alongside working within a busy workshop I attended collage in leceicester learning the theory side of the trade and gaining nvq level 1,2 and 3 qualifications

Education

nvq 1,2 & 3 - Heavy Goods Vehicles

Stephenson Collage
Coalville, Leicestershire
06.2014 - 06.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Heavy Goods Vehicles

Haldex
mira test track tamworth
01.2019 -

GCSEs - maths and english

John F Kennedy Catholic School
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
09.2007 - 06.2012

Irtec license - Truck And Trailer

Irtec
Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire
02.2025 -

Skills


  • dedicated
  • hardworking
  • can work under pressure
  • can make quick decisions
  • very good people skills
  • have to have a clean working enviroment


Affiliations

  • olympic weightlifting
  • crossfit
  • spending time with my family
  • football

Accomplishments

In the last year ive found crossfit which has helped me move into weightlifting. competed in my first competitons in 2024 which lead to a second place finish in a 2025 competition. 2025 aim is to start focusing on competing in europe

Timeline

Irtec license - Truck And Trailer

Irtec
02.2025 -

Heavy vehicle roadside technician

bs trailer services
11.2023 - Current

Heavy vehicle roadside technician

h&a truck assistance ltd
05.2021 - 11.2023

dafaid tech

htc dunstable
05.2020 - 05.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Heavy Goods Vehicles

Haldex
01.2019 -

Heavy vehicle roadside technician

Cmg rescue services
06.2018 - 05.2020

Heavy vehicle roadside technician

pierce recovery and breakdown services
09.2017 - 06.2018

Heavy vehicle roadside technician

northern commercials Iveco
06.2017 - 09.2017

apprentice hgv technician

ryder plc
06.2014 - 06.2017

nvq 1,2 & 3 - Heavy Goods Vehicles

Stephenson Collage
06.2014 - 06.2017

GCSEs - maths and english

John F Kennedy Catholic School
09.2007 - 06.2012
Andrew Parsons