Richard Parsonage
Kidderminster,United Kingdom
Summary
I am an automotive technician with 13 years of experience servicing a diverse range of motor vehicles. I have expertise in brake system, suspension, clutches, timing belts, tyres, servicing, and MOT testing, ensuring customer vehicles are handled with utmost care and cleanliness. Proficient in drawing and schematic interpretation, welding techniques, and maintenance tasks such as oil changing and tyre balancing/rotation. Committed to delivering high-quality service through meticulous diagnosis and repair of diesel and petrol engines. Career goals include advancing technical skills in vehicle diagnostics and contributing to innovative automotive solutions.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8077
8077
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Vehicle technician
Belle Vue Garage Bp LTD
Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire
09.2013 - Current
- I am a current MOT tester, I have the MOT qualifications and up to date annual training for MOT Classes 1,2,3,4 and 7
- Conducted comprehensive diagnostic tests for identifying mechanical and electrical faults and eager to keep up to date and learn the newer systems.
- Assisted customers in understanding vehicle issues, enhancing customer relationships.
- Ensured vehicle safety by performing thorough inspections and maintenance. e.g. safety check sheets for heavy goods vehicles, pre-mot checks, service check sheets.
- Carried out servicing and repairs on a range of different vehicles.
- Servicing automatic gearboxes.
- Carried out all types of general maintenance including brakes, suspension, air suspension, steering, tyres, laser 4 wheel alignment including camber castor and camber adjustment.
- Fit and replaced engines, understanding and following manufacturers instructions.
- Documented work logs and repairs to maintain accurate records.
- Diagnosed and replaced various different timing chains.
- Timing belt changes and water pumps on a variety of vehicles.
- Diagnosed and repaired various electrical faults e.g. ranging from a start stop issue on an audi a7 mhev, to a corsa window regulator
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Level 3 in light vehicle maintenance and repair
IMI
Hereford, HerefordshireAdvanced Apprenticeship - Advanced level apprenticeship in light vehicle
IMI
Hereford, HerefordshireABC level 2 MOT Testing - Class 4 and 7
RMI
ABC level 2 MOT testing - Class 1 and 2
RMI
Skills
- Enjoy servicing and MOT'ing vehicles
- 13 years experience on a range of motor vehicles
- Work on customer cars with care and cleanliness
- Clutch repair
- Drawing and schematic interpretation
- MOT testing
- Brake testing
- Wheel alignment
- Diesel and petrol engines
- Light vehicle servicing
- MOT document checks
- Spare parts ordering
- Puncture repairs
- Welding techniques
- Maintenance
- Diagnosis
- Oil changing competence
- Tyre maintenance knowledge
- Tyre balancing and alignment
- Exhaust systems repairs
- Brake system servicing
Timeline
Vehicle technician
Belle Vue Garage Bp LTD
09.2013 - Current
Diploma of Higher Education - Level 3 in light vehicle maintenance and repair
IMI
Advanced Apprenticeship - Advanced level apprenticeship in light vehicle
IMI
ABC level 2 MOT Testing - Class 4 and 7
RMI
ABC level 2 MOT testing - Class 1 and 2
RMI