Oliver Knapman
Plymouth,Devon
Summary
Flexible and resourceful worker with strong technical knowledge and organizational skills. Confident communicator with staff and customers, simplifies mechanical jargon to help vehicle owners understand problems and solutions. Demonstrates excellent time management skills. Keen to improve on mechanical knowledge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Vehicle Technician
Vospers
Plymouth, Devon
08.2021 - Current
- Drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Worked with customers to assess vehicle issues and document vehicle symptoms.
- Carried out scheduled and routine maintenance on light vehicles.
- Located and diagnosed engine faults.
- Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
- Documented work logs and repairs to maintain accurate records.
- Repaired brakes and changed fluids to deliver safe vehicles.
- Aligned and adjusted vehicle steering, motors and brakes.
- Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
- Performed targeted troubleshooting and diagnostics, quickly remedying mechanical issues.
- Used automated testing methods to carefully diagnose vehicle faults.
- Inspected customer vehicles for wear, tear and damage from accidents.
- Worked with team members to coordinate workflow and complete high-volume services in busy environments.
Removal Porter
Cambridge Removals & Storage
Plymouth, Devon
05.2020 - 08.2021
- Unloaded goods and secured items within storage units.
- Loaded heavy furniture onto removal vans using safe manual lifting techniques.
- Packed goods and labelled boxes with content lists.
- Packaged fragile and valuable goods with additional care, minimising risk.
Education
GCSEs - Combined Science, Maths, English, Engineering, Sport
Plympton Academy
Plymouth 09.2014 - 06.2019
Diploma of Higher Education - Business
City College Plymouth
Plymouth 09.2020 - 06.2021
IMI - Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
Institute of The Motor Industry
Plymouth 08.2021 - 05.2023
Level 3 - Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Maintenance
Institute of The Motor Industry
Plymouth 08.2021 - 04.2024
Level 3 - Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician
Institute of The Motor Industry
Lynmouth, Devon 08.2021 - 08.2024
Skills
- Mechanical testing
- Vehicle repair and maintenance
- Vehicle inspection documentation
- Engine repair
- Vehicle fault identification
- Technical vehicle assessments
- Diesel and petrol engines
- Clutch and driveline assessments
- Light vehicle servicing
Timeline
Vehicle Technician
Vospers
08.2021 - Current
IMI - Level 3 Award in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
Institute of The Motor Industry
08.2021 - 05.2023
Level 3 - Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Maintenance
Institute of The Motor Industry
08.2021 - 04.2024
Level 3 - Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician
Institute of The Motor Industry
08.2021 - 08.2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Business
City College Plymouth
09.2020 - 06.2021
Removal Porter
Cambridge Removals & Storage
05.2020 - 08.2021
GCSEs - Combined Science, Maths, English, Engineering, Sport
Plympton Academy
09.2014 - 06.2019
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