Andrew Robinson
Friskney
Summary
Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic experienced in diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical systems including brake, suspension, hydraulic, and exhaust systems. Delivered high-quality service by employing advanced diagnostic techniques and hands-on technical expertise, supporting operational efficiency and reliability. Enhanced vehicle performance and customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and strong communication skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
HGV Mechanic
Clayton lenton transport
Friskney, Lincolnshire
2019.09 - 2026.06
- Repair HGV units and trailers for roadside breakdowns.
- Diagnose faults on motor vehicles and complete repairs with confidence.
- Work in a team to restore vehicles safely and quickly.
- Monitor workshop stock levels to keep parts available.
- Maintain a clean and tidy workshop for safe daily operations.
- Speak with customers and drivers to provide practical help and support.
Supervisor Cleaner (seasonal)
Parkdean Resorts-uk
Skegness, Lincolnshire
2016.03 - 2018.11
- Performed thorough checks and cleaned static caravans to maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation
- Working to health and safety regulations & in fast paced environment
- Inspected smoke, CO2, and fire extinguisher alarms to ensure safety compliance
- Use of chemicals to cosh regulations
- Reporting any maintenance issues
- Managed access control keys to ensure secure entry to facilities
- Deadlines to meet in all weather conditions.
Laundry /Housekeeping Assistant
Aonoah Mor Managment services-uk
2013.03 - 2015.11
- Working for a family run business day to day running the laundry use of industrial machines dryers and iron
- Dealing with customers orders ,cleaning and maintaining private apartments in the highland club all to extremely high standards external work going to holiday homes out side of the area cleaning maintaining reporting of any issues.
HGV Class 1 Driver
Clayton Lenton
2011.08 - 2013.11
- Coordinated general haulage logistics to ensure timely deliveries
- Working to health & safety regulations all in a timely manner
- Performed dock work to load and unload potatoes with forklift and load corn and sugar beet with teleporter, ensuring operational efficiency
- Working with different trailer types and other equipment
- Checking wagon for defects
- Completed daily checks and maintained time sheets while adhering to Digi card regulations
HGV Class 1 Driver
Johnson Haulage Seaton Ross York-uk
2008.05 - 2011.09
- Executed general haulage of farm machinery, pallets, turf, and military vehicles to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction
- Conducted daily lorry checks to uphold delivery schedules and ensure vehicle safety and compliance
- Working to tachograph regulations health and safety login of jobs
- Low loader work long and wide loads use of markers
- Cleaned lorry units and trailers, maintaining a tidy yard and workshop to support operational efficiency
HGV Class 1 Driver
Trevor Woodlffe Haulage York-uk
2002.03 - 2008.05
- General haulage dock work haz .chem tankers ,lift tanks,tilts
- UK and Europe
- Keeping lorries clean tidy daily checks of wagon & trailers
- Trimmed deliveries working to health safety at all times
- Working loan phoning customers for arranging collections and delivery's
- Other duties driving other equipment tractors ,tel porters working in onsite workshop maintaining trailers trucks repair tyres changing mot prep & maintaining farm machinery.
HGV Class 1 Driver
JD Riby Europium Road Freight
1999.11 - 2002.03
- Delivery uk & Europe
- Abattoir collection- cow hide sheep skins for Italy and Spain return loads
- General haulage catching trains & ferry's working to deadlines
- Working to health safety maintain lorry's washing lorry's.
HGV Class 2 Driver
A1 plant & Haulage York-York, North Yorkshire
1997.07 - 1999.11
- Quarry work tipping & loading stone products
- Removing spoil from building sites recycling stone & soil products
- With use of loading shovel & excavator and dumpers
- Working to health safety maintaining wagons cleaning down.
Farm Worker
MDI Kemp & sons-Yorkshire
1993.05 - 1997.07
- Managed livestock feeding, cleaned slurry, spread and milled feed, and pressure washed stalls and piggeries in preparation for pig movement
- Operated fork lift for loading and unloading lorries, maintained various farm machinery, kept yard organised, and assisted in erection of farm buildings as part of a team
- Maintenance of equipment fabricating /repairing
- Managed potato storage operations, ensuring proper conditions for preservation.
- Graded and stacked produce in cold store while maintaining cleanliness of equipment
Baker
Thomas of york-Helmsley
1988.07 - 1993.05
- Night shift,making bread and a wide variety of bread rolls for baking
- Working the ovens ,baking the bread ready for distribution to the family shops.
- Operated production lines for savouries, preparing doughs and pastries, ensuring quality output for production.
- Cooking meats and fillings ready for production
- Maintained cleanliness of machinery, equipment and work area, contributing to safe and efficient production environment.
- Supported daily operations of family-run business, enhancing customer service and managing inventory effectively.
Education
O level metalwork,cse english maths - secondary
Ryedale school
Nawton, North Yorkshire 1982.09 - 1987.06
Skills
- Heavy goods vehicle mechanics
Agricultural equipment repair
Diagnostic and repair proficiency - Engine diagnostics
- Brake systems knowledge
- Suspension systems understanding
- Hydraulic systems experience
- Exhaust system repair
- Agricultural equipment repair
Additional information
- Hard working reliable trustworthy excellent time keeping
- Always willing to do anything & learn new skills.
Affiliations
- gardening
- cars motorcycles
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
HGV Mechanic
Clayton lenton transport
2019.09 - 2026.06
Supervisor Cleaner (seasonal)
Parkdean Resorts-uk
2016.03 - 2018.11
Laundry /Housekeeping Assistant
Aonoah Mor Managment services-uk
2013.03 - 2015.11
HGV Class 1 Driver
Clayton Lenton
2011.08 - 2013.11
HGV Class 1 Driver
Johnson Haulage Seaton Ross York-uk
2008.05 - 2011.09
HGV Class 1 Driver
Trevor Woodlffe Haulage York-uk
2002.03 - 2008.05
HGV Class 1 Driver
JD Riby Europium Road Freight
1999.11 - 2002.03
HGV Class 2 Driver
A1 plant & Haulage York-York, North Yorkshire
1997.07 - 1999.11
Farm Worker
MDI Kemp & sons-Yorkshire
1993.05 - 1997.07
Baker
Thomas of york-Helmsley
1988.07 - 1993.05
O level metalwork,cse english maths - secondary
Ryedale school
1982.09 - 1987.06