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John Ambe Amabo

Lincoln,Linco

Summary

Dedicated tyre maintenance specialist with extensive expertise in puncture repair, wheel balancing, and tyre rotation. Proficient in pressure checks, brakes servicing, and fault detection, utilising power tools effectively. Demonstrates resilience under pressure and a commitment to ensuring vehicle safety and performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Tyre technician

Wheel clinic
Wolverhampton, west Midlands
01.2024 - Current
  • Performed detailed inspections of tyres for signs of wear or damage.
  • Provided valuable advice for proper tyre maintenance, enhancing vehicle safety.
  • Conducted regular checks on tyre fitting machines, ensuring operational efficiency.
  • Repaired punctures efficiently, minimising downtime for clients.
  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of various types and brands of tyres to assist customer choices.
  • Replaced and fitted new tyres, offering customers various budget and quality options to best meet their needs.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Rotated and balanced tires to ensure even wear.
  • Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
  • Communicated repair needs and issues to over 10 customers per day explaining complex concepts to help with decision-making.

Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Global Garage
Limbe, Lincolnshire
02.2011 - 11.2023
  • Delivered excellent customer service, fostering repeat business relationships.
  • Replaced faulty parts using professional-grade tools, improving vehicle performance.
  • Kept detailed records of all repairs conducted, aiding future servicing needs.
  • Repaired brakes and changed fluids to deliver safe vehicles.
  • Used automated testing methods to carefully diagnose vehicle faults.
  • Addressed engine, transmission and fuel system issues and diagnosed faults to inform repair plans.
  • Aligned and adjusted vehicle steering, motors and brakes.
  • Evaluated depth of current tire tread and educated customers about dangers of low tread.

Apprentice Mechanic

OYC MOTO MECHANIC
Limbe, Lincolnshire
01.2005 - 11.2011
  • Enhanced mechanical understanding, working with complex automotive systems.
  • Maintained organised workspace, improving efficiency of operations.
  • Assisted in vehicle inspections for improved road safety.
  • Performed tyre changes and alignments, enhancing driving conditions for clients.
  • Collaborated with team members for efficient workflow.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving ability whilst diagnosing intricate mechanical issues,.
  • Communicated repair needs and issues to customers, explaining complex concepts to help with decision-making.
  • Addressed engine, transmission and fuel system issues and diagnosed faults to inform repair plans.

Education

A-Levels - MOTO MECHANIC

Government Technical School
Cameroon
09.2003 - 06.2005

GCSEs - MOTO MECHANIC

Government Technical School
Cameroon

Skills

  • Tyre maintenance
  • Puncture repair
  • Wheel balancing
  • Tyre rotation
  • Pressure checks
  • Brakes servicing
  • Fault detection
  • Use of power tools
  • Resilience under pressure

Languages

English
Intermediate

Timeline

Tyre technician

Wheel clinic
01.2024 - Current

Motor Vehicle Mechanic

Global Garage
02.2011 - 11.2023

Apprentice Mechanic

OYC MOTO MECHANIC
01.2005 - 11.2011

A-Levels - MOTO MECHANIC

Government Technical School
09.2003 - 06.2005

GCSEs - MOTO MECHANIC

Government Technical School
John Ambe Amabo