MUKWEKWE SIMBARASHE LYLE
Letchworth Garden City,Hertfordshire
Summary
Experienced Mechanic skilled in efficient diagnosis, repair and replacement of mechanical systems and accessories. Maintains direct interaction with customers and delivers superior service through educating customers on problems and proposed solutions. Good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity with vast knowledge of complex mechanical and excellent problem-solving abilities.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work history
Shift Technician Fitter
Arriva Train Care
Cambridge, CAM
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained operational safety of trains and equipment through regular inspections and planned preventative maintenance.
- Executed brake system checks, identifying needs for pad replacements or disc turning.
- Inspected customer vehicles for wear, tear, and damage on internal and under frame sections.
- Performed maintenance of rail vehicles in accordance with established standards and procedures.
- Reviewed technical documentation to ensure accurate completion of repairs.
- Conducted Safety Critical Work Regulations assessments, implementing remedial actions as necessary.
- Updated work sheets and maintenance management systems promptly upon task completion.
- Resolved vehicle issues on first report, contributing to high customer satisfaction rates.
- Current Personal Track Safety and Designated Person Card
- Inspected and diagnosed faults, swiftly implementing corrective measures to minimise downtime.
- Followed strict health and safety regulations for safe working environment.
- Utilised hand tools and power tools safely whilst adhering to all protocols.
- Identified and rectified technical faults for improved system performance.
- Current Personal Track Safety and Designated Person cards.
Warehouse Operative
City Electrical Factors
Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Exceeded targets for items picked by performing thorough checks to maintain excellent quality assurance.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Minimised product damage, ensuring goods were correctly handled and stored to task specifications.
- Attended Health and Safety training to ensure consistent adherence to warehouse safety policies.
- Operated material handling equipment to move large and heavy loads.
Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor
Safeguard Alarms
Harare
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Assessed all Safeguard Alarms vehicles for wear and tear, also inspected
- Provided vehicle repair and maintenance recommendations to company, outlining costs and alternative actions details to maintain cost effective fleet.
- Tested and serviced motor vehicles with emphasis on Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Located and diagnosed engine faults.
- Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed kilometre-based services, including changing out belts, filling fluids and replacing gaskets.
- Scheduled and carried out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
- Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
- Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, Hampson English
Beijing
03.2015 - 02.2020
- Delivered precise lessons on English grammar and punctuation using mix of verbal and visual presentation
- Coached students during one-on-one lessons tailored to individual learning styles and priority content areas
- Engaged with parents in-person and via email, providing progress updates and handling feedback with diplomacy
- Provided student feedback with comprehensive notes and suggestions for improvement
- Applied intercultural teaching strategies for successful lesson attainment
- Built and maintained strong working relationships with education support staff
- Helped adult learners fulfil employment requirements with improved
- English language skills.
- Retained 100% of long term students
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Aerotech Technicians
Hampden
09.2012 - 01.2015
- Performed Scheduled and Unscheduled maintenance on McCauley
- And Hartzell propellers
- Maintained orderly and safe work environment by enforcing tool control and FOD awareness, prevention and safety at all times.
- Tasks include: 10yr overhauls and 5 yr inspection and seal change with high degree of accuracy for ongoing records
- Participate in engine overhauls for Rolls Royce , Continental and Lycoming Engines(Reciprocating engines)
- Lubricated shafts, bearings and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Examined and diagnosed technical issues on all mechanical components, aircraft structure, engines and supporting electrical components
- Analysed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions and mechanical flight controls.
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircraft's.
- Complete all paperwork requirements for each task, including maintaining repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- General house keeping .
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Eurocopter Malaysia, Airbus Helicopters
Kuala
03.2011 - 09.2012
- Assisted and Observed Maintenance Engineers in scheduled and
- Unscheduled maintenance on Eurocopter helicopters
- Tasks included:
- Lubricated shafts, bearings and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Performed flight line functions including AFE pre flight and post flight requirements.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Trouble shooting faults logged in tech log by pilots
- Removal of unserviceable components and installation serviceable of components
- Used levelling compounds and scotch casts to seal parts, assemblies and sub-assemblies.
- Testing systems for functionality post component change
- Complete all paperwork requirements for each task, including recording maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Performed repair and maintenance on range of helicopters including : As365, As350,Ec120 and Ec135
- Operated power tools, gauges and testing equipment to adjust, repair and replace faulty components in aircraft's.
- General house keeping.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Moshitoa Selection/ Labour Brokers
Johannesburg
07.2003 - 12.2008
- Received all time-sheets, Approved leave forms and Doctors sick day notes
- Processing weekly, fortnightly and Monthly payrolls on Pastel
- Payroll, handled all queries in person, on phone and email with regards to Salaries and wages
- Petty cash reconciliation and Paid creditors
- Maintained hardcopy and digital files, ensuring easy file access whilst upholding data protection and privacy policy.
Education
DIPLOMA HND - AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
Nilai University
Nilai09.2012
Skills
- Written and verbal
- Communication
- Self-motivated
- Preventive maintenance
- Brake systems understanding
- Inspection skills
- Rebuilding engines
- Managing parts
- Diagnostic skills
- Hand and power tools
- Changing tires
- Independent decision making
- Microsoft Excel proficient
- Flexible and adaptable
- Interpersonal relations
Languages
English
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate
Timeline
Shift Technician Fitter
Arriva Train Care
11.2023 - Current
Warehouse Operative
City Electrical Factors
09.2022 - 10.2023
Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor
Safeguard Alarms
06.2020 - 06.2022
FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, Hampson English
03.2015 - 02.2020
AIRCRAFT MECHANIC
Aerotech Technicians
09.2012 - 01.2015
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Eurocopter Malaysia, Airbus Helicopters
03.2011 - 09.2012
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT
Moshitoa Selection/ Labour Brokers
07.2003 - 12.2008
DIPLOMA HND - AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE
Nilai University
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