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DARREN ROBINSON

MANCHESTER

Summary

Outgoing Vehicle Examiner with 24 years experience, with excellent listening and verbal communication skills. Outstanding critical thinking and investigative abilities. Committed to ensuring all results comply with national, regional and local regulations.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work history

Vehicle Examiner

DVSA (formerly VOSA)
Chadderton, oldham
10.2000 - Current
  • Conduct Roadside inspections, issuing relevant paperwork and fixed penalties to current legislation.
  • Create follow up jobs and complete at necessary.
  • Give evidence at public enquiries.
  • Conduct Post Collision Examinations, create the report and attend coroners court if necessary as an expert witness.
  • Give evidence at court as an expert witness for prosecution cases.
  • Use the power to stop moving vehicles and bring them into the checksite area.
  • Conduct Maintenance investigations on behalf of the Traffic Commissioner.
  • Stay abreast with industry trends, technology and development.
  • Use available databases to identify trends and raise jobs as necessary.
  • Conduct routine visits to MOT garages.
  • Investigate MOT complaints from members of the public.
  • Conduct mystery shopper visits at MOT stations and follow up with and disciplinary as deemed necessary.
  • Observe potential new MOT testers and if they meet the standard set them live on the MTS system.


HGV Mot Tester

Vehicle Inspectorate
Heywood, Manchester
10.1999 - 10.2000
  • Conducted Heavy Goods Vehicle Testing on behalf of the Secretary of State.
  • Reported any equipment operation failures to workshop supervisor.
  • Conducted work in line with health and safety policies.
  • Dealt with customers attentively, providing customised service to enhance satisfaction.





PSV fitter and Vehicle Inspector

First Manchester Buses.
Bolton
01.1988 - 10.1999
  • Disassembled and reassembled motor components to facilitate repair work.
  • Scheduled and carried out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
  • Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed kilometre-based services, including changing out belts, filling fluids and replacing gaskets.
  • Drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Fit and replaced engines, understanding and following manufacturers instructions.
  • Resolved reported vehicle issues first time, achieving high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Evaluated depth of current tire tread and educated customers about dangers of low tread.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.

Truck Technician

Manchester Garages
Manchester
08.1986 - 01.1988
  • Attended Various Ford Engine and gearbox Training courses.
  • Conducted Preventative Maintenance Inspections.
  • Serviced all manner od Heavy Goods Vehicle to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Used expertise in motor vehicle engineering to make repairs, ensuring accurate troubleshooting for swift, sustainable repairs.
  • Responded efficiently to customer breakdowns, offering effective roadside support to solve technical and mechanical issues.
  • Communicated clearly and concisely with call centre teams, gathering customer information and reporting back on job progress.

PSV Apprentice Fitter

Greater Manchester Transport
Manchester
08.1982 - 08.1986
  • 4 Years structured apprenticeship incorporating all aspect s of a traditional apprenticeship within the PSV industry


Education

Hybrid Awareness -

Alexander Dennis
2011

Advanced Air Braking Systems -

DVSA internal
2010

ONC/HNV Motor Vehicle Engineering - Engineering and Transport Management

Moston / Stockport Collage
1987

City and Guilds - Motor Vehicle Studies -

Moston College
1986

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Heys Boys School
1982

Skills

  • Presentation skills
  • Test administration
  • Risk assessment skills
  • Heavy Goods vehicle driving licence(artic)
  • Health and safety at work qualification
  • Holder of a current Post Collision Examination qualification BTEC Diploma
  • Holder of Institute of advanced motorist certificate (police trained)


Timeline

Vehicle Examiner

DVSA (formerly VOSA)
10.2000 - Current

HGV Mot Tester

Vehicle Inspectorate
10.1999 - 10.2000

PSV fitter and Vehicle Inspector

First Manchester Buses.
01.1988 - 10.1999

Truck Technician

Manchester Garages
08.1986 - 01.1988

PSV Apprentice Fitter

Greater Manchester Transport
08.1982 - 08.1986

Hybrid Awareness -

Alexander Dennis

Advanced Air Braking Systems -

DVSA internal

ONC/HNV Motor Vehicle Engineering - Engineering and Transport Management

Moston / Stockport Collage

City and Guilds - Motor Vehicle Studies -

Moston College

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Heys Boys School

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