mechanic work experience for school
Volvo truck and bus centre
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
07.2025 - 07.2025
- Oversaw HGV mechanics fixing and working on lorries.
- Helped take apart and rebuild an engine.
- Cleaned inside of vehicles to sanitise and meet customer expectations.
- Assisted in diagnosing mechanical issues using diagnostic equipment
- Removed and replaced faulty parts under supervision of qualified technicians
- Conducted routine maintenance tasks on vehicles to ensure functionality
- Learned proper use of hand and power tools in repair processes
- Followed safety protocols to minimise risks during mechanical tasks
- Restored and replaced damaged parts to eliminate further issues.
- Identified mechanical faults, determined causes and ordered new parts to resolve issues.
- Performed routine maintenance checks, including oil changes, tyre rotations, and fluid top-ups, to prevent future mechanical failures.