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Ken Ambler

Morecambe,Lancashire

Summary

I am a hard working, enthusiastic and honest person. I am driven to be successful in the performance of all aspects of a job and have a strong personality that I find enables me to further myself. I possess good communication and interpersonal skills and I am always quick to grasp new ideas, concepts, and develop innovative solutions to problems, with the determination to deliver results and customer satisfaction.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience
2039
2039
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Tv and Broadband Field Engineer

Circet Uk
Morecambe and surround area, Lancashire and Cunbria
05.2022 - Current
  • Liaised with clients, understanding their needs and translating them into technical requirements.
  • Conducted research to stay updated on latest industry trends and technologies.
  • Installed Routers and Set top boxes , digital adaptors and phones and wifi discs
  • Diagnosed issues with the above equipment and fixed where appropriate.
  • Ensured that stock levels were accurate and correct at van audits
  • Made eithernet cables when required
  • Worked with Bt EE Plusnet Talk Talk Sky agents to book openreach engineers if issue was outside the house to ensure a speedy repair.

Service Advisor

Vantage Toyota
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Utilised technical expertise to suggest appropriate solutions for vehicle issues.
  • Streamlined service processes to increase efficiency.
  • Managed challenging customer situations for resolution and customer retention.
  • Updated job knowledge regularly through continuous learning initiatives.
  • Documented all services provided, maintaining comprehensive records.
  • Kept abreast of the latest automobile technologies, enhancing ability to guide clients on car maintenance practices.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by understanding and meeting their requirements.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate information.

Service Advisor

Kentdale Jaguar Landrover
01.2020 - 10.2021
  • Kept abreast of the latest automobile technologies, enhancing ability to guide clients on car maintenance practices.
  • Updated job knowledge regularly through continuous learning initiatives.
  • Collaborated with team members for improved service performance,.
  • Coordinated with technicians to ensure quality of service.
  • Built rapport with customers, enhancing long-term relationships.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by understanding and meeting their requirements.
  • Worked closely with other departments within dealership for seamless operations.
  • Recommended additional services to customers according to their needs, boosting sales opportunities.
  • Maintaining positive customer relationships to ensure repeat business.
  • Responded to customer requests with friendly, knowledgeable service and support.
  • Calculated costs, processed payments and provided receipts.
  • Consulted with mechanics for necessary repairs and provided cost estimates to customers.

Service Bookings Executive

Hadwins Volkswagen
03.2018 - 01.2020

Assisted with service calls and bookings.

Supported customers by reviewing service history.

Facilitated sales of additional services such as air conditioning and brake fluid replacements.

Driver Valeter

Avis Car Hire
10.2012 - 03.2018
  • Cleaning and delivering cars to customers.

Site supervisor

The Adult College
01.2012 - 10.2012
  • Installed overhead projectors and screens, set up class rooms with laptops and projectors.
  • Helped with class problems with IT equipment.
  • Building maintenance and security.

Epson Service Technician

Blackbox Computers
09.2010 - 10.2011
  • Sales / repairs and system builder, going to customers houses to resolve issues with their systems.

Customer Advisor/Service Manager

Lancaster Honda
Morecambe
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • To ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Ensure the ramps are full at all times.
  • Make sure all work is completed on time.
  • Chair of the CSI team, to ensure standards are maintained.
  • Promoted to Service Manager at Kendal Citroen within the group.

Customer Advisor

David Hayton Peugeot
Kendal
06.2002 - 01.2005
  • Ensure all work is completed on time and to a good standard
  • To make sure the ramps are full at all times
  • Book all work into diary, to ensure all Technicians have work for the day.
  • Make sure the invoicing is ready for when the customers return.

Machine Operator

Crown Wallpaper
Morecambe
01.1989 - 01.2002
  • Cross trained to work in various departments of the establishment.
  • Worked my way up from reel hand to printer.
  • Promoted to Process Instructor to train new starters all aspects of production.
  • Forklift truck Instructor / Examiner to R.T.I.T.B Standards.
  • Courses attended: Fire fighting at Chorley International fire fighting centre, Effective leadership skills, Instructional Techniques, Equal opportunities awareness

Labourer

Aspinall Engineering Heysham Power Station
05.1984 - 12.1989
  • Welders mate, helping with all preparation before welding.
  • I also helped the steel erectors to build the stair cases, hand rails and all aspects of construction

Self Employed
04.1982 - 05.1984
  • I owned two petrol filling stations with my Brother, which closed when Asda opened.

Education

Diploma - PC Repair and Upgrading

Advent Computer Training

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Heysham High School
01.1974 - 01.1979

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Trumacar County Primary School
01.1967 - 01.1974

Skills

  • Program knowledge of Adobe Photoshop 60, 70, lightroom, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows 98, 2000, XP and Vista and Windows 11 have a Diploma in computer repair and upgrading
  • In addition to the above I also help family members and friends with any PC related problems to increase my knowledge base

References

  • David, Morphy, 01524 899680, Lancaster VW, Mellishaw Ln, Morecambe, Lancashire, LA3 3FB
  • Richard, Alford, Mobile Number on request, Blakbear Computers, 2 Norfolk Street, Lancaster, LA1 2BW

Timeline

Tv and Broadband Field Engineer

Circet Uk
05.2022 - Current

Service Advisor

Vantage Toyota
10.2021 - 04.2022

Service Advisor

Kentdale Jaguar Landrover
01.2020 - 10.2021

Service Bookings Executive

Hadwins Volkswagen
03.2018 - 01.2020

Driver Valeter

Avis Car Hire
10.2012 - 03.2018

Site supervisor

The Adult College
01.2012 - 10.2012

Epson Service Technician

Blackbox Computers
09.2010 - 10.2011

Customer Advisor/Service Manager

Lancaster Honda
01.2005 - 01.2010

Customer Advisor

David Hayton Peugeot
06.2002 - 01.2005

Machine Operator

Crown Wallpaper
01.1989 - 01.2002

Labourer

Aspinall Engineering Heysham Power Station
05.1984 - 12.1989

Self Employed
04.1982 - 05.1984

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Heysham High School
01.1974 - 01.1979

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Trumacar County Primary School
01.1967 - 01.1974

Diploma - PC Repair and Upgrading

Advent Computer Training
Ken Ambler