Brian Johnston
Banbridge,County Down
Summary
Currently living in Northern Ireland and relocating to Sydney, Australia on a Working Holiday Visa, I am a skilled, hardworking and enthusiastic Heavy Plant Mechanic coming from a family business background within the Construction Machinery Industry.
I am a flexible and resourceful worker with strong technical knowledge and organisational skills. I have strong communication ability and enjoy working in a team environment with a shared goal.
I have relevant experience in construction machinery across a broad range of applications and thrive when faced with new challenges in a practical hands-on environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Heavy Plant Mechanic
Cyril D Johnston Marine & Plant Repairs
Banbridge, Co. Down
08.2020 - Current
I have experience in diagnostic testing, component repairs and replacements, overhauls and complete rebuilds on heavy plant equipment which were used in Industrial power generation, Earthmoving and Marine applications.
Have good working knowledge of engine, transmission, hydraulic systems, fuel systems, braking systems, electrics, - mostly in Caterpillar, Volvo, Komatsu, Terex, Cummins machinery.
Have good working knowledge of Caterpillar computer programmes - SIS & Electronic Technician (ET).
Have good working knowledge of Volvo computer programmes - Prosis & VCads.
Have experience in identifying & ordering required parts for various jobs.
Apprenticeship served under an ex Caterpillar Service Engineer of 18 years.
I have worked part-time in this role from 2016-2020 alongside attending university, progressing to full-time from 2020 onwards.
Bookkeeper
Cyril D Johnston Marine & Plant Repairs
Banbridge, Co. Down
04.2013 - Current
Responsible for pricing job sheets, maintaining Sage 50 accounting software for Sales & Purchases, Bank Reconciliation & VAT.
Responsible for Payroll processing HMRC software.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Construction Plant
South Eastern Regional College
Lisburn, Lisburn and Castlereagh 09.2021 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Management
University of Ulster
Jordanstown, Antrim and Newtownabbey 09.2016 - 05.2021
Skills
Numeracy - the ability to calculate mathematical numbers & calculations to a high degree of accuracy and use them in practice as a Field Heavy Plant Mechanic
Time keeping & Accuracy - strong ability of completing jobs to a specific deadline and within a targeted budget
Knowledge of Construction Engineering and Machinery Technology - strong working knowledge of power generation, transmission, hydraulic, braking systems & electrics in multiple applications in Industrial, Earthmoving & Marine sectors
Customer Service Skills & Ability to Work with Others - experience in dealing with customers in a professional and approachable manner Ability to collaborate in a team environment whilst maintaining a focus on high quality service & support
Languages
English
Native
Certification
Full, clean UK driving licence
Affiliations
Strong admiration for most sports - especially football and golf.
Have played football for various teams from the age of 9.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Construction Plant
South Eastern Regional College
09.2021 - 04.2025
Heavy Plant Mechanic
Cyril D Johnston Marine & Plant Repairs
08.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting & Management
University of Ulster
09.2016 - 05.2021
Bookkeeper
Cyril D Johnston Marine & Plant Repairs
04.2013 - Current
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