Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies
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Jack Brand

Cupar Ward, Fife,Scotland

Summary

I am a hard worker and highly motivated to learn new skills to make myself a better technician and I am always open to gain more knowledge. I have great time keeping skills and to do my best with any job I take on working to a high standard. I always believe working in a safe standard and keeping my bay clean. I’m always ready to help out anyone that will need assistance.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work history

Vehicle technician

David Mclaren Motor Engineer
Cupar, Fife
2025.04 - Current
  • Currently working at a independent garage expanding my skills and knowledge working on a variety of vehicles from cars, vans, light and heavy trucks.
  • Kept up-to-date with latest automotive technologies through continuous professional development courses.
  • Good communication skills dealing with customers explaining situations and repairs that have been carried out.
  • Implemented preventive maintenance procedures, reducing breakdown occurrences significantly.
  • Promoted a safe working environment with adherence to health and safety regulations.
  • Maintained logbooks with detailed repair records to assure quality control.
  • Carried out various repairs from general maintenance, welding, engine repairs, fabrication.
  • Carried out full technical and diagnostic tests to assess vehicle issues and provide best-possible resolutions.
  • Performed accurate electrical testing, enabling safe system fault repairs.
  • Worked with team members to coordinate workflow and complete high-volume services in busy environments.

Animal care volunteer

Sydney Dingo and Foxes Rescue
Tarago, NSW, Australia
2024.12 - 2025.02
  • While traveling in Australia, I stayed at a sanctuary for a couple months looking after animals and carrying out maintenance work to help the charity.
  • Due to the situation working with wild animals, there was plenty situations where I had to think in the moment and work with what was around to help animals and sort enclosure situations.
  • Ensured safe environment for animals by maintaining clean and healthy living conditions.
  • Improved animal wellbeing by providing daily care, feeding and cleaning tasks.
  • Maintained detailed records of animal behaviour changes to assist the veterinary team.
  • Developed enriching activities for long-term residents reducing boredom and improving mental health.
  • Trained new volunteers, leading to improved efficiency in daily routines at the shelter.
  • Assisted in medical procedures for animal healthcare improvement.
  • Handled difficult situations involving aggressive or frightened pets using specialised techniques.
  • Monitored health of animals, reporting changes or causes for concern.
  • Understood needs of different types of animals.
  • Safely handled animals with varying temperaments with firm and friendly manner.

Bartender

The Welcome hotel
Australia, Rozelle , NSW
2024.11 - 2024.12
  • Created an inviting atmosphere through friendly interaction with customers.
  • Managed stock levels efficiently, preventing shortage during peak hours.
  • Checked identification of customers to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
  • Maintained a clean and organised bar, enhancing customer satisfaction.
  • Handled cash transactions securely minimising risk of theft or fraud.
  • Having a standard knowledge of Beer and Wine, helping the customer on what they are looking for.
  • Able to multitask task efficiently serving customers at peak hours.
  • Also helped being a runner, able to carry three plates easily.

Motor vehicle technician

John Clark Motor Group, Pentland Land Rover
Dundee, Tayside
2018.08 - 2024.10
  • Level 2 Land Rover technician.
  • Can work in all aspects of the job from servicing, suspension, driveline and body repairs and engine replacements.
  • Experienced in working with power tools and machinery, can mig weld.
  • Carried out full technical and diagnostic tests to assess vehicle issues and provide best-possible resolutions.
  • Working under pressure and to a time scale.
  • Working with high spec Technology.
  • Trained on air conditioning systems.
  • Trained as Electric vehicle informed person.
  • Trained on 4 wheel alignment systems.
  • Working well as part of a team.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Good time keeping.
  • Good with interacting with customers and going on road tests with them.
  • Electrical diagnosis and repairs.
  • Highly experienced in doing larger jobs.
  • Health and safety trained.

Retail worker

Dairsie Mini Mart
Dairsie, Scotland, Fife
2014.08 - 2022.08

A Family run shop which I have worked in for many years after working at my main job and on days off. Efficiently managing stock and refilling during busy hours. Cleaning the shop at the end of the day to ensure a good tidy and appealing place for customers. Being very friendly and having great communication skills to make everyone feel welcome for a nice atmosphere.

  • Operated till accurately to ensure smooth checkout process.
  • Promoted seasonal items or discounts effectively stimulating increased revenue.
  • Offered personalised service to each shopper, driving repeat business.

Retained Fire Fighter

Scottish fire and rescue service
St.Andrews, Fife
2017.12 - 2021.07
  • Remained calm in high-pressure environments.
  • Handled firefighting chemicals with strict attention to safe use and disposal guidelines.
  • Cleaned and performed general maintenance of fire equipment and fire stations in compliance with regulations.
  • Attended array of callouts from smoke alarms to road traffic collisions and building fires
  • Gave back to the community by helping out, attending events with the fire service for the public, charity car washes.
  • Had various amount of training from high level first aid (ICAT), fighting fires from inside buildings and outside or chemical fires, safe working at heights, road traffic collisions and other various courses.
  • Good time keeping skills in attendance at training nights or courses.

Education

Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship - Light vehicles maintenance and repair

LAGTA group training
Motherwell
05.2023

SCQF Level 7 - Light vehicle maintenance and repair

LAGTA group training
Motherwell
04.2023

SCQF Level 5 - Information and communication technology

LAGTA group training
Motherwell
01.2020

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National units - Literacy & Numeracy

Bell Baxter High School
Cupar
08.2015

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 4 Practical Woodworking

Bell Baxter High School
Cupar
08.2015

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 4 Physical Education

Bell Baxter High School
Cupar
08.2015

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 4 Mathematics

Bell Baxter High School
Cupar
08.2015

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 4 English

Bell Baxter High School
Cupar
08.2015

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 Design and Manufacture - Grade B

Bell Baxter High School
Cupar
08.2015

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 4 Chemistry

Bell Baxter High School
Cupar
08.2015

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Good time keeping
  • Adapts quick to new jobs
  • Always open to learn new skills and and to expand my knowledge
  • Working well as a team
  • Electrical and mechanical diagnosis and repairs
  • Highly experienced on carrying out larger jobs
  • Mig welding
  • Air conditioning trained
  • Operating machinery and power tools
  • Can work well under pressure
  • Can work well to a time scale
  • Great communication skills
  • Trained on 4 wheel alignment systems

Accomplishments

  • Highly commended within the John Clark Motor Group for apprentice of the year

Hobbies

  • I attended the gym regularly.
  • I also train Mixed Martial Arts and Brazilian Jujitsu to keep myself mental and physically fit.
  • I also enjoy going up in the highlands hill walking with dog and wild camping as well.
  • I also go mountain biking.

Timeline

Vehicle technician

David Mclaren Motor Engineer
2025.04 - Current

Animal care volunteer

Sydney Dingo and Foxes Rescue
2024.12 - 2025.02

Bartender

The Welcome hotel
2024.11 - 2024.12

Motor vehicle technician

John Clark Motor Group, Pentland Land Rover
2018.08 - 2024.10

Retained Fire Fighter

Scottish fire and rescue service
2017.12 - 2021.07

Retail worker

Dairsie Mini Mart
2014.08 - 2022.08

Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship - Light vehicles maintenance and repair

LAGTA group training

SCQF Level 7 - Light vehicle maintenance and repair

LAGTA group training

SCQF Level 5 - Information and communication technology

LAGTA group training

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National units - Literacy & Numeracy

Bell Baxter High School

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 4 Practical Woodworking

Bell Baxter High School

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 4 Physical Education

Bell Baxter High School

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 4 Mathematics

Bell Baxter High School

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 4 English

Bell Baxter High School

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 5 Design and Manufacture - Grade B

Bell Baxter High School

Scottish Qualifications Certificate - National 4 Chemistry

Bell Baxter High School
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