ROBERT TAYLOR
Greenford,London
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work history
Automotive Validation Supervisor, BMW Technician
- Team Management 5 Years in high responsibility Management roles
- Team Leadership and National Proving Ground Experience.
Automotive Prototype Technician
- International proving ground and NCAP Testing Experience
- Fleet Management
- National new model launch and unique events Manager
- BMW Bodyshop Leadership 4 Years in Quality Control and Customer Representative.
Customer executive, Master Technician, Technician
Skilled Draughtsman
- Civil and Mechanical Engineering Draughtsman with CAD Certification
lead technician
- Supporting all international development of prototype vehicles
- McLaren technician to develop powertrain at Idiada Spain and suspension in Nardo
- Italy, plus emission testing at Ricardo Shoreham.
Sole MINI Service Advisor and Master technician
Security Installation Horus Engineer
Johannesburg
2019.01
- And (2023)
- Dr Mulder company and private residence full security installation contracts.
Validation Workshop Supervisor
ARRIVAL UK
Banbury
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Build team collaboration and achieve rapid development deadlines with effective problem solving and effective communication
- Manage a workshop health and safety according to company guidelines including all Coschh and High Voltage safety procedures
- Manage all workshop equipment, infrastructure, and consumable ordering with up-to-date records.
Prototype and Development Technician
McLaren MTC
Woking
2019.01 - 2021.01
Press Fleet Manager
BMW, BMW GROUP
Bavaria
2014.01 - 2018.01
- In the senior role as Press Fleet Manager responsible for all new models
- The coordination and preparation to attend twenty-one national launches
- Lead role to start the BMW Group Museum vehicles with BMW M1, BMW E30 333i and 325is.
BMW Master Technician
BMW Sandton Auto
Johannesburg
2009.01 - 2013.01
BMW Customer Relations / Qualify Representative
BMW Auto Body Specialists, BMW Collision
2004.01 - 2008.01
- Experience from first contact to final customer hand over
BMW Technician
BMW Northcliff Auto
Johannesburg
2000.01 - 2003.01
Education
Arrival Courses in High Voltage and F-Gas Training, COSHH Safety Leadership achieved. McLaren Courses in High Voltage, Competent Personnel and First Aid (St Johns) 21 BMW Technical training courses, Hybrid i3/i8 Product Training and BMW Plant introduction. BMW Personal Development Myers-Briggs team evaluation course resulting strengths in the team group as INTJ. BMW Advanced High Performance M135i Driving Course BMW Certified MINI Master Technician -
Johannesburg Technical College
NTC2, NTC3 (2 Years) Fitting and machining trade theory / Engineering drawing Central Organization for Trade Testing - Certified Motor Mechanic with Distinction Gourley Training (UK) Job Placement at Shaw, Whitmore & Fyffe - undefined
Whitby Comprehensive School
Skills
- Cross-functional project management
- Workflow optimisation
- Customer care planning
Accomplishments
- The ability to detect problems, gather relevant information, identify underlying issues, and organize effective group solutions as a workshop supervisor
- Captivating on ownership and an active influence to achieve personal goals
- Being a pro-active self-starter rather than accepting passively, taking action to achieve ARRIVAL UK company goals beyond what is required
- Professionally adapting to change from BMW South Africa national events and
- McLaren global proving ground assignments AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- People Leadership
- Analytical and Logical Thinking
- Fleet Management
- Effective Interpersonal skills
- Enthusiastic and ambitious
- Creative Problem Solving
- Engineering Background
- Engineering Draughtsperson
- BMW Certified
- Intellectual
Additional Information
- South Africa Motorsport Member License No 32164 for Four Years and achieved First Place in SRA endurance 2010.
Timeline
Validation Workshop Supervisor
ARRIVAL UK
2021.01 - 2023.01
Security Installation Horus Engineer
2019.01
Prototype and Development Technician
McLaren MTC
2019.01 - 2021.01
Press Fleet Manager
BMW, BMW GROUP
2014.01 - 2018.01
BMW Master Technician
BMW Sandton Auto
2009.01 - 2013.01
BMW Customer Relations / Qualify Representative
BMW Auto Body Specialists, BMW Collision
2004.01 - 2008.01
BMW Technician
BMW Northcliff Auto
2000.01 - 2003.01
Automotive Validation Supervisor, BMW Technician
Automotive Prototype Technician
Customer executive, Master Technician, Technician
Skilled Draughtsman
lead technician
Sole MINI Service Advisor and Master technician
Arrival Courses in High Voltage and F-Gas Training, COSHH Safety Leadership achieved. McLaren Courses in High Voltage, Competent Personnel and First Aid (St Johns) 21 BMW Technical training courses, Hybrid i3/i8 Product Training and BMW Plant introduction. BMW Personal Development Myers-Briggs team evaluation course resulting strengths in the team group as INTJ. BMW Advanced High Performance M135i Driving Course BMW Certified MINI Master Technician -
Johannesburg Technical College
NTC2, NTC3 (2 Years) Fitting and machining trade theory / Engineering drawing Central Organization for Trade Testing - Certified Motor Mechanic with Distinction Gourley Training (UK) Job Placement at Shaw, Whitmore & Fyffe - undefined
Whitby Comprehensive School