Ryan Taylor
BRIDGEND,County Borough of Bridgend
Summary
An Experienced, motivated, diligent and energetic individual with a passion for vehicles. Enjoys a new challenge, with an open mind to learning and developing new skills to further progress career. Looking to get fully signed off as a level 3 technician by the end of the year.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Apprentice vehicle technician
Bridgend ford
Bridgend, Bridgend
02.2024 - 08.2025
- Continued apprenticeship, Attaining diagnostic and rectification skills along the way.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks to ensure vehicle safety and performance.
- Assisted senior technicians in diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of repairs and services performed on various vehicles.
- Utilised diagnostic equipment to identify faults and recommend appropriate solutions.
- While on apprenticeship, also ran tyre bay, fitted tyres, fixing repairs, replacing and programming TPMS sensors and carried out both two wheel and four wheel alignment. Averaged 14 tyres a day.
Apprentice Vehicle Technician Level 3
ETB
Bridgend, County Borough of Bridgend
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Continued Motor Vehicle Study in Automotive environment.
- Shadowed senior team members to observe established processes and best practices.
- Engaged in team discussions, meetings and training.
- Supported daily operations to improve outcomes.
- Applied knowledge of materials and methods in daily work tasks.
- Repaired and Replaced tyres along with using Tracking machine to ensure wheels were aligned.
- Day release on monthly basis to XR TRAINING to continue classroom based aspect on motor vehicle.
- Completed related coursework on time and to high standard.
- Applied mechanical knowledge and experience to repair and replace vehicle parts, such as brake pads and discs, manifolds, suspension and radiators.
Line Chef
Wagamama
Bridgend, County Borough of Bridgend
10.2022 - 11.2023
- Performed preparatory cooking tasks, such as packing fresh ingredients to spec, reducing Head Chef's workload.
- Facilitated smooth line operations, replenishing items as per Head Chef requirements to ensure constant product availability.
- Cooked required dishes to spec safely, smoothly and thoroughly.
- Maintained clean and safe working stations, applying highest standards of safety and hygiene across all tasks.
- Handled special customer requests to meet dietary needs and mitigate allergen risks.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Automotive
Cardiff and vale college
Cardiff 11.2024 - 05.2025
NVQ Level 2 - Automotive
Bridgend College of Further Education
Bridgend 09.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Music Production
University of South Wales
Cardiff07.2014
A-Levels - (A-C) Music, Media and Welsh Baccalaureate
Cowbridge Comprehensive School
Cowbridge07.2010
GCSEs - (A-C) English, Mathematics, Science, Welsh, French, Physical Education, Religious Studies, PSE & IT
Cowbridge Comprehensive School
Cowbridge07.2008
Skills
- Clean UK driver's license of 10 years
- Vehicle safety checks
- Route optimisation
- Complaint handling
- Customer service
- Maintenance and Repair
- Active Listening
- Interpersonal Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Enthusiastic hobbyist of fixing and servicing with cars for 5 years
- Mechanical Engineering Experience From as early as 2017
- IMI level 3 refrigerant handling
- IMI level 3 Electric/Hybrid Vehicle system repair and replacement
Timeline
NVQ Level 3 - Automotive
Cardiff and vale college
11.2024 - 05.2025
Apprentice vehicle technician
Bridgend ford
02.2024 - 08.2025
Apprentice Vehicle Technician Level 3
ETB
11.2023 - 02.2024
Line Chef
Wagamama
10.2022 - 11.2023
NVQ Level 2 - Automotive
Bridgend College of Further Education
09.2022 - 06.2023
Bachelor of Science - Music Production
University of South Wales
A-Levels - (A-C) Music, Media and Welsh Baccalaureate
Cowbridge Comprehensive School
GCSEs - (A-C) English, Mathematics, Science, Welsh, French, Physical Education, Religious Studies, PSE & IT
Cowbridge Comprehensive School
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