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Ryan Taylor

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
Cardiff
07.2014

A-Levels - (A-C) Music, Media and Welsh Baccalaureate

Cowbridge Comprehensive School
Cowbridge
07.2010

GCSEs - (A-C) English, Mathematics, Science, Welsh, French, Physical Education, Religious Studies, PSE & IT

Cowbridge Comprehensive School
Cowbridge
07.2008

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
Ryan Taylor