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
2022.06 - 2025.02
- 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
2013.09 - 2022.06
- 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
2011.01 - 2013.09
- 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
2009.10 - 2010.04
- 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
2009.03 - 2009.10
- 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
2005.08 - 2009.03
- 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
2005.01 - 2008.01
BTEC Level 2 - Vehicle Service & Technology
Kingston College
2004.01 - 2005.01
Secondary Education - English, Maths, Science, Art, Design & Technology
Grey Court School
Ham, Richmond 1999.01 - 2004.01
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
2022.06 - 2025.02
High-Voltage Technician
Porsche West London
2013.09 - 2022.06
Vehicle Technician
Now Vauxhall
2011.01 - 2013.09
Vehicle Technician
Holden Sutton's
2009.10 - 2010.04
Dive Master
Big Bubble Dive
2009.03 - 2009.10
Apprentice/Vehicle Technician
Lance Owen, Now Vauxhall
2005.08 - 2009.03
IMIAL Level 3 - Vehicle Maintenance And Repair
Vauxhall College
2005.01 - 2008.01
BTEC Level 2 - Vehicle Service & Technology
Kingston College
2004.01 - 2005.01
Secondary Education - English, Maths, Science, Art, Design & Technology
Grey Court School
1999.01 - 2004.01
Porsche GB - High Voltage Accreditation
Porsche