Dean Reid
Sunbury
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive experience in mentoring and developing trainees. Demonstrates exceptional written and oral communication abilities, with a strong focus on compiling technical reports. Proficient at adhering to safety and environmental procedures, showcasing self-motivation, organisation, and teamwork. Proficient in problem solving, electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis, skill development, technical troubleshooting, and report-writing. Committed to continuous professional growth and excellence in all technical endeavours.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2032
2032
years of post-secondary education
Work History
MB3 Rolling Stock Engineer
South Western Railway
Wimbledon
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Performed diagnostics and repairs on Class 455 stock with major component replacements
- Carried out electrical diagnostics using wiring schematics and diagrams
- Supported onboarding of new starters and apprentices
- Responded to call outs to repair rolling stock ensuring minimal service delays
- Performed routine inspections for overall safety assurance.
High-Voltage Technician
Porsche West London
Chiswick
09.2013 - 06.2022
- Specialist technician in high-voltage electric traction systems performing diagnosis and repairs to traction motors, traction batteries, inverters and regenerative braking systems using wiring schematics and vehicle diagnostic equipment
- Providing cover for the Team Leader/Workshop Controller function
Vehicle Technician
Now Vauxhall
Richmond
01.2011 - 09.2013
- Performing vehicle maintenance, diagnosis and repairs according to the manufacturer schedules and maintenance documentation
- Ensured vehicle safety by performing thorough inspections and maintenance.
- Kept up-to-date with latest automotive technologies through continuous professional development courses.
Vehicle Technician
Holden Sutton's
Sydney
10.2009 - 04.2010
- Whilst travelling in Australia, I worked as a technician for a Holden dealer which gave me a fantastic experience of working within a different vehicle brand and customer culture
Dive Master
Big Bubble Dive
Bali
03.2009 - 10.2009
- I took the opportunity of a career break which allowed me to qualify as a Dive Master and lead scuba divers on dives on the coral reefs of Bali
Apprentice/Vehicle Technician
Lance Owen, Now Vauxhall
Kingston
08.2005 - 03.2009
- Starting as an apprentice technician, I completed my Vauxhall apprenticeship working with a mentor technician
- I spent 5 months working on Service Reception to gain customer-facing experience and was a finalist as UK Apprentice of the Year
- Once I completed my apprenticeship, I was employed as a qualified Vehicle Technician
Education
Porsche GB - High Voltage Accreditation
Porsche
Reading 06.2021
IMIAL Level 3 - Vehicle Maintenance And Repair
Vauxhall College
01.2005 - 01.2008
BTEC Level 2 - Vehicle Service & Technology
Kingston College
01.2004 - 01.2005
Secondary Education - English, Maths, Science, Art, Design & Technology
Grey Court School
Ham, Richmond 01.1999 - 01.2004
Skills
- Mentoring
- Developing trainees
- Written communication
- Oral communication
- Compiling technical reports
- Adhering to safety procedures
- Adhering to environmental procedures
- Self-motivated
- Organized
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Electrical fault diagnosis
- Mechanical fault diagnosis
- Skill development
- Technical troubleshooting
- Report-writing
Timeline
MB3 Rolling Stock Engineer
South Western Railway
06.2022 - 02.2025
High-Voltage Technician
Porsche West London
09.2013 - 06.2022
Vehicle Technician
Now Vauxhall
01.2011 - 09.2013
Vehicle Technician
Holden Sutton's
10.2009 - 04.2010
Dive Master
Big Bubble Dive
03.2009 - 10.2009
Apprentice/Vehicle Technician
Lance Owen, Now Vauxhall
08.2005 - 03.2009
IMIAL Level 3 - Vehicle Maintenance And Repair
Vauxhall College
01.2005 - 01.2008
BTEC Level 2 - Vehicle Service & Technology
Kingston College
01.2004 - 01.2005
Secondary Education - English, Maths, Science, Art, Design & Technology
Grey Court School
01.1999 - 01.2004
Porsche GB - High Voltage Accreditation
Porsche
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