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Dale Rowley

Dale Rowley

HGV , Property maintenance , Air Conditioning
Leicester,LCE

Summary

I consider myself as a Reliable and motivated Skilled person,

high dependable and trustworthy with years of experience. in various trades

Successful at managing personal with positive attitude Resourceful and well-organised with excellent leadership and team-building record.. Willing to take on greater responsibilities to also willing to retrain where necessary . Enthusiastic with knowledge of resolving customer problems. Self Motivated and experienced recognised for assessing operational needs and developing other team members.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work history

MOT Presenter

Keltruck scania Groby Leicester
Leicester, Leicestershire
08.2022 - Current
  • Competent Driver with excellent organisational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs. Safety-focused individual possessing outstanding driving record. Proactive, reliable and dedicated to cost-effective transportation of goods and materials. Excellent record of punctuality and work ethic. Hardworking Driver with expertise providing excellent Results.. as multi-trade position, my duties include the following
  • booking of Hgv And Trailers arranging Mot's and Steam cleaning Slots ,prior to inspections by our Technicians
  • Liaising with customers and workshop personnel
  • Rectifying issues and problems,
  • Presenting -Vehicles for there Mot Inspection at Dvsa Test Station
  • Other duties include Worksop Maintenance , fleet repairs , pre planned maintenance , health and safety ordits also Delivering and collecting clients Vehicles as and when Required.
  • Helping keep the workshop and facilities clean and tidy and repairing tools and Equipment When Broken.
  • Carried out MOT testing in line with VOSA & DVSA testing requirements.
  • Conducted work in line with health and safety policies.
  • Provided supervision for workshop assistants and apprentices, offering advise where necessary.
  • Delivered and collected vehicles or parts from suppliers, repairers and other internal and external agents.
  • Reported any equipment operation failures to workshop supervisor.
  • Dealt with customers attentively, providing customised service to enhance 100% satisfaction .
  • Undertook roadworthiness and safety inspections of vehicles for customers.
  • Test drive vehicles on and off site to assist in diagnosing faults and to carry out post repair checks..
  • Carried out MOT testing in line with VOSA testing requirements.
  • Liaised and communicated with customers verbally or electronically on progress of works.

Class 1 HGV Driver

Alliance Healthcare
Hinckley
02.2019 - 08.2022

I was working nights and weekends driving from our Hinckley division to various destinations stoke Preston, Manchester on a daily basis, transporting goods to and from our network of warehouses My job includes carrying out daily inspection, of the vehicles Reporting faults and rectifying faults where possible.

  • Mercedes, volvos ,Man & Daf tractor units
  • I have experience with the following trailers:
  • Boxed trailers
  • Double decker fixed deck
  • Curtain sider trailers
  • Also taillift operation .pump truck, powered pump trucks
  • My current job includes Carrying high value pharmaceuticals drugs and medical products making sure they arrive in perfect condition and on time.

Hgv, Driver class 2

Bakers Waste
Leicester, LCE
07.2019 - 09.2019

Performed thorough vehicle inspections prior to loading and during routes for strict safety compliance.

Ensured delivery paperwork was accurately completed and processed after shifts.

Collected, documented and loaded goods with care to avoid damage and risk.

Planned routes and schedules to achieve consistent service availability.

Delivered outstanding customer care to clients, driving safely and responsibly to maintain customer comfort and security.

Notified management of vehicle safety concerns and issues, enabling prompt maintenance and repair.

Offered flexible working patterns to meet peak business demands.

i was only here for a short time Due to further training paid for by myself for my class 1 hgv licence.

Property Maintenance

Mosh Nightclub
Leicester, LCE
02.2019 - 09.2019
  • Working at Mosh nightclub as a maintenance Engineer looking after the up keep of the club from sound and lighting to general repairs , toilets systems paint work etc
  • I love the job but can't get enough hours to make it financially viable as only work here Mondays and
  • Thursday
  • Owner of Excell Services
  • Excell services & The property mainterance. company - Leicester
  • Mentored junior maintenance professionals to provide instruction on correct repair procedures.
  • Diagnosed problems with mechanical and electrical systems and equipment using advanced troubleshooting abilities.
  • Ordered maintenance stocks appropriately to maintain service continuity.
  • Performed carpentry and painting of walls and drywall to desired requirements.
  • Utilised and calibrated electrical and power tools for maintenance work.
  • Unclogged drains, removed debris and patched up leaks for necessary repairs.
  • Collaborated with contracted vendors to enhance successful teamwork.

Business Owner

Excell Services
Leicester, LCE
03.2013 - 08.2019
  • Diligent and experienced Property Maintenance Manager with 20 years of dedicated service in the UK's property management sector. Proven track record of effectively overseeing and executing maintenance operations for residential and commercial properties. Adept at coordinating and supervising maintenance teams, managing budgets, and ensuring high levels of tenant satisfaction. Strong expertise in preventive maintenance strategies, health and safety regulations, and vendor management. Known for exceptional problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and a results-driven approach to maintaining and enhancing property value am the owner of company basically carrying out property maintenance building repairs which could be anything from changing taps replacing bathrooms carry out running repairs through to building brick walls, painting , decorating, carrying out refits, project for our growing list of clients ,throughout the Leicestershire and surrounding areas,
  • my work experience is varied from changing door locks to complete housing Renovations and modernisation
  • I often work alone but can also work alongside other work colleagues and contractors and dealing with clients on a truly professional level
  • skills include
  • Quoting jobs,
  • electrical ,
  • plastering
  • air conditioning installation
  • paint spraying,
  • welding,
  • plumbing ,
  • painting
  • carpentry
  • arranging delivery of materials to site
  • Making sure jobs are finish on time and within there budget to the highest standards
  • I do all the work myself where possible to the highest standards and take pride in my work and enjoying the finest results
  • I consider myself as multi skilled and very polite and reasonable to work with
  • I also do a lot of repairs for Oaktree lettings , Kara Healthcare also ,handyman repairs at RSPCA Woodside Leicester

Business Owner

Excell Air Conditioning
Leicester, LCE
08.2000 - 05.2013
  • I decided to be hands on and do most of the things myself as a one man band at our height we had additional five teams of subcontractors working for me on when required
  • We installed and commissioned air conditioning equipment all over the country and sometimes abroad when required
  • On occasions we managed to grow a high level name of clients and sub contracted client list for many a big names such as Tescos, Asda, Next and also a big project within The Shires shopping centre Leicester and a big project on Leicester City Football Club The King PowerStadium ,crown bevcan Braunstone Division

Accomplishments

we made good profit over the years Enough to buy a fleet of stretched limousine to which we still Run and hire out to this day

Skills

  • Used repairing, fault finding, installation working at high level to very high standards
  • Welding , pipe brazing

Decommission of various plant equipment from cars to commercial and industrial units

Site experience on major projects

I still work on the tools to this day , Fitting air conditioning and various Equipment

As well as installing we have a operational management system, to which we would manage the maintenance side of the equipment and

Conducted repairs to restore functionality of a variety of air conditioning systems, including split systems, VRVs and VRFs.

Analysed electrical and fluid schemes and piping diagrams to test, troubleshoot and repair systems to job specifications.

Guaranteed maximum client satisfaction, working overtime to provide reactive attendance to emergency callouts.

Completed preventive maintenance on refrigerators and freezers.

Recycled and charged refrigerants.

Tested air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and to verify proper operation.

Collaborated with plant engineer to resolve escalated HVAC and refrigeration issues.

Maintained and serviced HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment.

Panel beater

sturgess garage group
Leicester
09.1993 - 02.1994
  • Stripping down accident damaged vehicles
  • Carrying out estimate for customers and insurance purposes
  • Repairing customers cars to high standards
  • Rebuilding the vehicle to the same spec the day it left the production line
  • Panel beater coop transport division
  • Operated [Tool] and [Tool] to repair damaged bodywork with [Number]% success.
  • Removed damaged panels and parts for replacement or repair.
  • Hammered out and smoothed dents in bodywork with care and precision.
  • Aligned and adjusted vehicle braking system, wheels and headlights.
  • Provided customers with cost estimates for repair.
  • Installed and repaired seats, seatbelts and other interior fittings.

Panel Beater / Paint Sprayer

Coop Transport Division
Leicester, LCE
10.1989 - 05.1991
  • Responsibilities maintaining and looking after cars and lorries and funeral vehicles to very I standards also repairs to fleet cars
  • Accomplishments maintaining vehicles to very high standards also got up also obtained knowledge of paint refinishing skills for modern day motors
  • Skills Used body repair techniques, fabrication of panels welding ,Sanding grinding pre paint preparation, refinishing
  • Polishing and machine Mopping to the highest level
  • Our funeral cars went out looking like glass
  • Apprentice Panel Beater central motors Ford
  • Performed preventative and routine maintenance to retain reliability of spraying equipment.
  • Used tools and equipment to successfully repair and finish items before spraying.
  • Managed own workload to complete tasks within deadlines.
  • Mixed and applied paint, constantly verifying colour codes met customer requirements.
  • Checked quality of completed work, identifying and resolving any defects.

Motor Vehicle Body Repairer

Central Motors
Leicester, LCE
05.1986 - 06.1999
  • Repair city and Guilds taken at charles Keene college Leicester
  • Repaired chassis and engine mounting damage using hydraulic rams, jacks and jigs.
  • Retouched repair to match surrounding areas.
  • Maintained exceptionally clean, tidy and safe work environment at all times.
  • Created body panels and sections, using advanced welding skills to put in place.
  • Mixed and meticulously applied primers and colour coats.
  • Primed vehicle surfaces for new paint job by sanding down.
  • Positioned, secured and repaired windows, doors and other external fittings.
  • Identified and resolved electrical faults, repairing and refitted lights, security systems and other electrical components.

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Charles kneen College

Passenger Driver safety
Leicester, Leicestershire
09.2014

ICI Diploma in House Training - 2k Paint Refinishing

ICI Paint Refinishing
London
06.1988

City & Guilds - Vehicle Body Repairs

Charles Kneen College
Leicester
09.1998

Gcse Pass - Maths , English , Computer Studies, Applied Sci

Alderman Newtons School For Secondary Education
Leicester
08.1984

Gcse Pass - Engineering Sci , Basic Design , Woodwork

Alderman Newtons School
Leicester
08.1983

Skills

  • HGV Class 1 & 2 Driver ,competent With
  • Boxed , Curtain Side and Fixed Deck Double Decker Trailers
  • Microsoft Office Word , Excel ,CMS
  • Management
  • M O D contractor & Sub Contractor
  • paint spraying 2k etc
  • welding Gas, Mig & Brazing etc
  • Site supervision
  • Site safety
  • Motivational team management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Leadership
  • Communication skills

Additional Information

  • Licenses C. C1 ,C+E .
  • Counter Balance forklift licence
  • Tiling , Plastering , Electrical. Painting.
  • Paint spraying, Air Conditioning Specialist
  • Welding MiG & Gas Welding & Cutting
  • Property Maintenance . LockSmith.
  • chauffeur Driving & Close Protection
  • Commercial Driving
  • Additional Information F Gas certified

Work availability

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Timeline

MOT Presenter

Keltruck scania Groby Leicester
08.2022 - Current

Hgv, Driver class 2

Bakers Waste
07.2019 - 09.2019

Class 1 HGV Driver

Alliance Healthcare
02.2019 - 08.2022

Property Maintenance

Mosh Nightclub
02.2019 - 09.2019

Business Owner

Excell Services
03.2013 - 08.2019

Business Owner

Excell Air Conditioning
08.2000 - 05.2013

Panel beater

sturgess garage group
09.1993 - 02.1994

Panel Beater / Paint Sprayer

Coop Transport Division
10.1989 - 05.1991

Motor Vehicle Body Repairer

Central Motors
05.1986 - 06.1999

NVQ Level 2 - Charles kneen College

Passenger Driver safety

ICI Diploma in House Training - 2k Paint Refinishing

ICI Paint Refinishing

City & Guilds - Vehicle Body Repairs

Charles Kneen College

Gcse Pass - Maths , English , Computer Studies, Applied Sci

Alderman Newtons School For Secondary Education

Gcse Pass - Engineering Sci , Basic Design , Woodwork

Alderman Newtons School
Dale RowleyHGV , Property maintenance , Air Conditioning