Barry Wallace
South Yorkshire
Summary
Reliable individual with proactive approach seeking to excel in the automotive industry. Possesses strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills, combined with effective communication and teamwork abilities. Committed to ensuring overall safety and high quality performance.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Apprentice technician
McGregor's logistics
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained organised workspace, ensuring smooth operations.
- Assisted senior technicians for improved workflow efficiency.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills through critical thinking.
- Adhered to company policies whilst performing daily tasks, maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Managed time effectively during busy periods, ensuring task completion on schedule.
- Contributed ideas in brainstorming sessions, leading to innovative solutions.
- Followed instructions meticulously from supervisors, ensuring precise execution of tasks.
- Supported team members during complex projects for better results.
- Work carried out: Trailer inspections and defect repairs , truck services and defect repairs, loading trailers for MOT.
Apprentice / HGV technician
northside Mercedes
Doncaster, South Yorkshire
12.2022 - Current
- Performed routine service checks for early problem detection.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements through regular professional development activities.
- Adhered strictly to company policies and procedures during all tasks performed on vehicles systems and engines.
- Displayed excellent attention to detail during fault diagnosis processes, identifying potential problems before they escalated into major issues.
- Repaired vehicle defects, enhancing overall functionality.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations by maintaining clean work area.
- Completed repairs within agreed timescales to minimise downtime.
- Collaborated effectively with team members, fostering positive work environment.
- Utilised technical manuals to accurately complete complex repairs.
- Documented work logs and repairs to maintain accurate records.
- Protected against accidents by carefully handling tools and chemicals.
- Checked equipment conformance with industry safety standards and manufacturer specifications.
- Work carried out: Truck and Van inspections / defect repairs / fault diagnosis / services / PDI / recalls and updates, cleaning the workshop daily, workshop maintenance (repairs to equipment, painting of pits and walls around workshop), organisation of tool rooms, outside maintenance ( litter picking, gardening, recycling, organising oil stores and waste skip areas)
Education
Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair level 3 - mechanics
GTA group training association
Doncaster 04.2022 - 03.2025
Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles L2 - mechanics
Doncaster College
Doncaster 09.2020 - 05.2021
GCSE grade 4 - maths
hunger hill school
Doncaster 09.2015 - 03.2020
GCSE grade 4 - English
hungerhill school
Doncaster 09.2015 - 03.2020
Skills
- Organisation
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Efficient
- Quick learner
- Enthusiastic
Timeline
Apprentice / HGV technician
northside Mercedes
12.2022 - Current
Apprentice technician
McGregor's logistics
04.2022 - 10.2022
Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair level 3 - mechanics
GTA group training association
04.2022 - 03.2025
Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles L2 - mechanics
Doncaster College
09.2020 - 05.2021
GCSE grade 4 - maths
hunger hill school
09.2015 - 03.2020
GCSE grade 4 - English
hungerhill school
09.2015 - 03.2020
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