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David Lewis

Hereford,United Kingdom

Summary

HGV technician with 25 years of experience in fleet maintenance and repair, excelling in both independent and main dealer environments. Expertise in diagnosing complex mechanical issues, ensuring optimal vehicle performance while adhering to high safety and quality standards. Proven leadership in managing workshops and teams, enhancing operational efficiency and service delivery. Skilled in MOT vehicle preparation and compliance inspections, focused on improving vehicle reliability and safety.




Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Workshop Foreman / Department Manager

Tech Trucks MAN
Eardisley, Herefordshire
06.2024 - Current
  • Supervised a team of technicians
  • Assessed staff performance and provided constructive feedback to enhance skillsets.
  • Managed job cards and assign them to the appropriate team members
  • Established clear lines of communication between management and shop floor workers.
  • Conducted comprehensive electrical diagnostic work for both retail and export departments.
  • Execute comprehensive evaluations of return vehicles in conjunction with MOT preparation work and mandatory safety inspections.
  • Dispatch all documents in alignment with compliance requirements.
  • Coordinate management of 200-plus trucks and vans in yard, including comprehensive vehicle check-in and check-out procedures

Workshop foreman

S D Commercails
Madley, Herefordshire
06.2012 - 06.2024
  • Perform routine safety inspections
  • Carry out MOT Perpetration task
  • Bulk blower and hydraulic expertise
  • Carry out all diagnostic and repair work
  • Attend roadside breakdowns
  • Ordering of parts and workshop consumables
  • Ensured strict adherence to safety measures with regular equipment checks.
  • Integrated newer technologies into workshop practices, modernising operational methods.
  • Monitored workshop inventory levels regularly to avoid stock shortages.
  • Organized team workflow, working within agreed budgets and schedules.

Workshop technician / Delivery Driver

Knighton Haulage
Knighton, Powys
09.2001 - 05.2012
  • Carry out all servicing and repair work on a mixed fleet of trucks trailers, Rigids and vans
  • Coordinate delivery schedule for animal feed distribution across Wales and the borders
  • Carry out multi-drop delivery's throughout Wales and the surrounding areas.

Education

Level 3 electric vehicle - Motor vehicle

IMI
09.2024 - 09.2024

NVQ Level 3 Heavy Goods -

Watsons Training
09.2001 - 03.2004

MAN Training Academy

Skills

  • Customer service dedication
  • Workshop efficiency management
  • Logistics organisation
  • Electrical systems understanding
  • Pneumatics knowledge
  • Automotive diagnostics
  • Staff training and development
  • Knowledge of hvac systems
  • Diagnostic proficiency
  • Strong work ethic
  • Mechanical inspections
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics experience
  • Schematics and diagrams understanding

Timeline

Level 3 electric vehicle - Motor vehicle

IMI
09.2024 - 09.2024

Workshop Foreman / Department Manager

Tech Trucks MAN
06.2024 - Current

Workshop foreman

S D Commercails
06.2012 - 06.2024

Workshop technician / Delivery Driver

Knighton Haulage
09.2001 - 05.2012

NVQ Level 3 Heavy Goods -

Watsons Training
09.2001 - 03.2004

MAN Training Academy

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