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Daniel Kenneth Hunt

Daniel Kenneth Hunt

Kenilworth,Warwickshire

Summary

A highly skilled automotive technician with extensive expertise in vehicle HVAC systems, electronic control units, and vehicle electrical systems. Demonstrates exceptional diagnostic reasoning and fault-finding abilities, with a strong focus on quality and health and safety compliance. Proficient in battery system maintenance, CAN bus systems, and the use of multimeters for circuit testing and analysis. Adept at interpreting wiring diagrams and electronic schematics, with proven skills in soldering techniques and electronic system assembly. Committed to continuous improvement and delivering excellent customer service while meeting tight deadlines.

Driven professional with keen interest in automotive electrical systems and technology. Possesses strong problem-solving skills and technical aptitude, demonstrating quick learning ability and hands-on approach. Aims to enhance vehicle performance and safety through precise and reliable electrical work.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Auto electrician

REE
Coventry, England
08.2022 - 06.2025

Fitting and making wiring looms on prototype electric vehicle's

Auto Electrician

EVO
Solihull
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Contracted to at JLR Solihull as a auto electrician, my role was to do fault diagnostic tests with the diagnostic equipment supplied by JLR.
  • I also under took replacing of faulty modules and basic over lays (rewiring). I started there as a technician but progressed to a electrician.

Auto Electrician

EVO
Slovakia
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • During this period, I received a call from EVO about a contract at JLR Slovakia to work on end of line Defenders fitting or replacing damaged camera's and also electrical fault diagnostics and repair.

Instructor

Right Trax
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • I also worked for Right Trax where I was assisting in teaching young offenders about motorbike safety and maintenance.
  • I also taught class work and CBT.

Technician

EVO
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • During this period I have been working at EVO building prototype vehicles for Volta.
  • I've help build the vehicles form ground-up and mainly done the cooling systems and electrical work.

Workshop Foreman

HJ Auto Electrical South Africa
01.2008 - 01.2015
  • My duties were running front of the shop and supervising and assisting the technicians on the installation of back up camera systems.

Self Employed

01.2007 - 01.2008
  • Self employed doing general housing maintenance, auto electrical and gardening.

Maintenance Supervisor

HJ Auto Electrical South Africa
01.2003 - 01.2007

Technician

SAC United Kingdom
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • My position was technician and my duties were to repair / recondition 12/24 volt starter motors and alternators.

Technician

HJ Auto Electrical South Africa
01.1995 - 01.2002
  • I was a technician working on a range of vehicles.
  • My duties were to oversee the workshop and to carry out auto electrical repairs which were the repairing of 12/24 volt starters and alternators, wipers motors and golf cart starter/generator units.
  • I also carried out wiring repairs and if needed rewiring.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Auto Motive

George Campbell School Of Technology
Durban South Africa
01.1988 - 12.1993

Skills

  • Vehicle hvac systems knowledge
  • Electronic control units experience
  • Resilient under pressure
  • Diagnostic reasoning
  • Vehicle electrical systems knowledge
  • Tools handling dexterity
  • Battery system maintenance
  • CAN bus systems knowledge
  • Quality focus
  • Fault code reading
  • Engine system diagnostics
  • Battery testing and replacement
  • Use of multimeters
  • Electrical circuit installation
  • In-Vehicle infotainment systems knowledge
  • Wiring diagram interpretation
  • Dedication to improvement
  • Headlight fitting
  • Electronic system assembling
  • Electronic schematics reading
  • Electronic testing
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Circuit testing
  • Electronic fault-finding
  • Circuit diagram interpretation
  • Soldering techniques
  • Wiring system installation
  • Circuit analysis
  • HVAC systems familiarity
  • Wiring diagrams interpretation
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Customer Service

Affiliations

  • I'm into RC cars

Languages

Afrikaans
Intermediate

Timeline

Auto electrician

REE
08.2022 - 06.2025

Auto Electrician

EVO
01.2021 - 01.2022

Auto Electrician

EVO
01.2020 - 01.2021

Instructor

Right Trax
01.2019 - 01.2020

Technician

EVO
01.2018 - 01.2019

Workshop Foreman

HJ Auto Electrical South Africa
01.2008 - 01.2015

Self Employed

01.2007 - 01.2008

Maintenance Supervisor

HJ Auto Electrical South Africa
01.2003 - 01.2007

Technician

SAC United Kingdom
01.2002 - 01.2003

Technician

HJ Auto Electrical South Africa
01.1995 - 01.2002

Certificate of Higher Education - Auto Motive

George Campbell School Of Technology
01.1988 - 12.1993
Daniel Kenneth Hunt