Bret Holford
Stafford
Summary
Motivated and reliable professional with strong communication and organizational skills. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams. Committed to contributing positively in professional environments while pursuing continuous skill development.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Warehouse worker
Screwfix
Stafford, Staffordshire
03.2015 - 07.2015
- Assisted in picking orders.
- Supported decanting processes.
- Engaged with mini load operations.
Warehouse worker
UK Mail
Stafford, Staffordshire
07.2014 - 10.2014
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of work area for safety protocols.
- Assisted in sorting daily incoming mail for distribution.
- Contributed to tidy workspace to improve team productivity.
Tyre fitter
ATS Euromaster
Stafford, Staffordshire
02.2014 - 09.2014
- Assisted in changing tyres on various vehicles.
- Helped fix punctures to restore vehicle functionality.
- Supported wheel balancing to ensure optimal performance.
- Contributed to replacing brake pads and discs for improved safety.
- Facilitated tracking adjustments on cars to enhance alignment.
- Changed oil filters, enhancing engine efficiency.
- Inspected brakes, ensuring road safety measures were met.
- Checked battery levels, ensuring reliable vehicle operation.
- Checked tyre pressure to ensure optimal driving conditions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient tyre fitting services.
- Repaired punctures in tyres for uninterrupted vehicle use.
- Wore proper PPE and complied with OSHA standards to reduce risks and hazards.
- Removed worn out tyres to enhance vehicle performance.
- Made sure tyres are not below 1.6mm
Trainee Mechanic
Broadspeed Garage, Stafford
Stafford, Staffordshire
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Assisted in learning vehicle repairs.
- Supported bodywork tasks to improve vehicle aesthetics.
- Participated in vehicle spraying activities.
- Conducted brake tests to ensure safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of work area.
- Organised and stored stock from deliveries appropriate
- Increased customer by 5%
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Vehicle Mechanics
Newcastle and Stafford College group [NSCG]
Stafford 09.2014 - 09.2014
8 GCSE’s - High School
King Edward VI High School
Stafford 09.2008 - 06.2012
Skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Physical fitness
- Team collaboration and initiative
- Rapid skill acquisition
- Effective communication
References
References available on request
Hobbies & Interests
I have keen interest in car mechanics and bodywork., When time and finance allow I like to go to car shows and have been to santapod, in my spare time I enjoy going to the cinema with horror movies being a particular favourite of mine.
Timeline
Warehouse worker
Screwfix
03.2015 - 07.2015
Certificate of Higher Education - Vehicle Mechanics
Newcastle and Stafford College group [NSCG]
09.2014 - 09.2014
Warehouse worker
UK Mail
07.2014 - 10.2014
Tyre fitter
ATS Euromaster
02.2014 - 09.2014
Trainee Mechanic
Broadspeed Garage, Stafford
01.2011 - 01.2012
8 GCSE’s - High School
King Edward VI High School
09.2008 - 06.2012