Gabriel Goncalves
AYLESBURY,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Dedicated student with a strong focus on proactive maintenance and repair times. Demonstrates expertise in servicing (brake systems, oil changing, and vehicle inspection techniques), ensuring safety procedure compliance and reliable decision making. Known for efficient organisation and perseverance under pressure, with a proven track record in customer service and communication. My career goals include advancing to apprentiship to enhance my knowledge on repairing efficiently while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Catering staff member
Megan's catering
Islington, london
2025.01 - 2026.01
- Utilised time management skills to accomplish tasks within stipulated timelines.
- Adhered to all safety regulations, minimising risk of accidents on-site.
- Delivered exceptional service to customers, contributing to repeat business.
- Ensured smooth operations by coordinating with other catering staff members.
- Demonstrated excellent team working skills whilst handling high-pressure situations during busy periods.
- Communicated effectively with all team members, promoting a harmonious work atmosphere.
- Maintained high hygiene standards for a clean and safe kitchen environment.
work experience as a service technician
shelby vehicle services
Fulham, Hammersmith and Fulham
2024.06 - 2024.07
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring availability of necessary spare parts at all times.
- Reduced downtime through prompt response to service calls as well as provided top-notch customer service through clear communication about vehicle problems and solutions. (I have some experience in talking with customers and helping them understand work that is being or has been done to their car and am more than confident in "people skills")
- Upheld safety standards whilst performing repair tasks, reducing workplace incidents.
- Maintained high standards of workmanship with attention to detail during repairs.
- Installed new car parts for extended vehicle longevity and achieved safety assurance by conducting meticulous brake system checks.
- Checked fluid levels, prevented potential overheating or failure occurrences avoided expertly.
- Repaired punctured tyres to restore mobility swiftly.
- Completed oil changes for improved engine health and performance.
- Performed diagnostic tests for identifying mechanical issues promptly.
- Upheld excellent workshop safety standards by adhering to all company policies and procedures.
Education
Level 1 vehicle servicing and maintenance - Vehicle technology
Buckinghamshire College Group
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire 2025.09 -
Skills
- Proactive maintenance awareness
- Brake fluid checking
- Tenacious repair focus
- Oil changing competency
- Efficient organisation
- Vehicle inspection techniques
- Reliable decision making
- Brake systems knowledge
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Repairing vehicles
- Perseverance under pressure
- Customer Service
- Verbal communication
- Brake testing
Affiliations
- go karting
- watching formula one or any driving event
- sim racing
Languages
Portuguese
Fluent
Spanish
Upper intermediate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Level 1 vehicle servicing and maintenance - Vehicle technology
Buckinghamshire College Group
2025.09 -
Catering staff member
Megan's catering
2025.01 - 2026.01
work experience as a service technician
shelby vehicle services
2024.06 - 2024.07