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Riley Watson

Ashford,Kent

Summary

Skilled technician with extensive background in automotive trade, pursuing opportunities to transition expertise into heavy equipment and plant sector.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Master technician

JCB Group
Ashford, Kent
11.2022 - Current

Serviced, maintained, and repaired Renault and Dacia vehicles.
Assisted in Honda vehicle repairs as part of Honda specialist repair centre.
Supported used car sales for various manufacturers.

Ensured quality control of workshop output by monitoring standards of warranty-related work and enhancing efficiency to meet targets and deadlines.

Technician/MOT tester

protyre
Ashford, Kent
12.2019 - 11.2022

This role involved a lot of fast-fit work on all aspects of light vehicles, as well as regular maintenance and diagnostic work.

Shortly after joining the team, I became an MOT tester, which saw me spend a day or two each week conducting MOT tests.

Vehicle technician

TH motors dover ltd.
dover, kent
10.2017 - 12.2019

This role involved the diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of light and light commercial vehicles in a busy workshop environment. specialising in but not limited to Ford, Kia, Daihatsu, and Proton vehicles.

Working to a high standard as per manufacturers' guidelines, this role kickstarted my career in the automotive industry.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Motor vehicle maintenence and repair

Ashford College
Ashford
2017

NVQ Level 3 - engineering

Ashford College
Ashford
2015

Skills

  • Mechanical knowledge
  • Electrical knowledge of 12, 48, 240, and 400 volts
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Organisation
  • Quality control
  • Willingness to learn
  • Workshop control
  • Problem solving
  • Troubleshooting

Interests

  • physical exercise
  • fresh water angling
  • DIY

Timeline

Master technician

JCB Group
11.2022 - Current

Technician/MOT tester

protyre
12.2019 - 11.2022

Vehicle technician

TH motors dover ltd.
10.2017 - 12.2019

NVQ Level 3 - Motor vehicle maintenence and repair

Ashford College

NVQ Level 3 - engineering

Ashford College
Riley Watson