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
2022.08 - 2025.06
Fitting and making wiring looms on prototype electric vehicle's
Auto Electrician
EVO
Solihull
2021.01 - 2022.01
- 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
2020.01 - 2021.01
- 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
2019.01 - 2020.01
- 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
2018.01 - 2019.01
- 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
2008.01 - 2015.01
- My duties were running front of the shop and supervising and assisting the technicians on the installation of back up camera systems.
Self Employed
2007.01 - 2008.01
- Self employed doing general housing maintenance, auto electrical and gardening.
Maintenance Supervisor
HJ Auto Electrical South Africa
2003.01 - 2007.01
Technician
SAC United Kingdom
2002.01 - 2003.01
- My position was technician and my duties were to repair / recondition 12/24 volt starter motors and alternators.
Technician
HJ Auto Electrical South Africa
1995.01 - 2002.01
- 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 1988.01 - 1993.12
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
2022.08 - 2025.06
Auto Electrician
EVO
2021.01 - 2022.01
Auto Electrician
EVO
2020.01 - 2021.01
Instructor
Right Trax
2019.01 - 2020.01
Technician
EVO
2018.01 - 2019.01
Workshop Foreman
HJ Auto Electrical South Africa
2008.01 - 2015.01
Self Employed
2007.01 - 2008.01
Maintenance Supervisor
HJ Auto Electrical South Africa
2003.01 - 2007.01
Technician
SAC United Kingdom
2002.01 - 2003.01
Technician
HJ Auto Electrical South Africa
1995.01 - 2002.01
Certificate of Higher Education - Auto Motive
George Campbell School Of Technology
1988.01 - 1993.12