Keith Bassett
Birmingham,United Kingdom
Summary
A dedicated professional with a strong customer-focused approach, demonstrating resilience under pressure and pride in work. Possesses exceptional interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities, ensuring effective communication and resolution of challenges. Adept at time management, consistently meeting deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality. Committed to leveraging these competencies to achieve career growth and contribute positively to organisational success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work history
Forklift Engineer
Linde Material Handling
Solihull, Birmingham, West Midlands
2017.05 - Current
- Currently serve as a Shift Supervisor, leading a team of engineers at JLR Solihull to maintain Material Handling Equipment (MHE) on-site.
- Collaborate closely with Jaguar Land Rover and CEVA Logistics to ensure all needs are met.
- Servicing and maintaining MHE on site to ensure it operates efficiently, facilitating vehicle production with minimal down time.
- Coached multiple apprentices through their apprenticeship program.
- Completed multiple training programs including Pyroban.
Vehicle technician
Lookers
Star city, Birmingham, West Midlands
2014.01 - 2017.05
- Advanced at Lookers Vauxhall Birmingham, reaching Gold Technician status.
- Served as one of two diagnostic technicians on-site.
- Worked to tight efficiency targets.
- Engaged customers daily and collaborated closely with Vauxhall technical teams.
- Completed varied work, delivering all required warranty repairs.
- Worked extra hours to meet warranty targets for all jobs.
- Coached apprentices through routine diagnostics and practical development tasks.
Apprentice Vehicle Technician
Monument Motor Services
Birmingham, West Midlands
2006.09 - 2013.01
- Completed apprenticeship with Monument Motor Services, achieving NVQ Level 3 in light vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Carried out all types of work, from timing belts to clutches, servicing and tyres on all makes and models.
- Assisted with restoration work on vintage vehicles.
- Qualified as an MOT tester for classes 4, 7, and 5L.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Light vehicle maintenance and repair
City college, Yardley
BirminghamGCSEs - English, Maths and Science
Turves Green Boys School
BirminghamSkills
- Customer-Focused approach
- Resilience under pressure
- Pride in work
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
Affiliations
- Going to the gym
- Family time
- Gaming
Timeline
Forklift Engineer
Linde Material Handling
2017.05 - Current
Vehicle technician
Lookers
2014.01 - 2017.05
Apprentice Vehicle Technician
Monument Motor Services
2006.09 - 2013.01
NVQ Level 3 - Light vehicle maintenance and repair
City college, Yardley
GCSEs - English, Maths and Science
Turves Green Boys School