Samantha Bates
Shoeburyness,Essex
Summary
Flexible and resourceful worker with strong technical knowledge and organisational skills. Confident communicator with customers, simplifies mechanical jargon to help vehicle owners understand problems and solutions. Demonstrates excellent time management skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Interior Vehicle Mechanic
Sole Trader
Southend-on-Sea, Essex
2024.01 - Current
- Maintained clean and organised work environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Disassembled and reassembled motor components to facilitate repair work.
- Purchased new parts and monitored inventory.
- Performed accurate electrical testing, enabling safe system fault repairs.
- Created custom vehicle interiors based on the clients requirements.
- Restored vehicle interiors to their original condition,
- Drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Use of hand power tools including angle grinder, drill and impact gun.
Delivery Driver
Waitrose & Partners
Southend on Sea, Essex
2018.07 - 2024.01
- Adhered strictly to traffic laws whilst on duty reducing penalties incurred due to traffic violations.
- Delivered temperature-sensitive goods using appropriate methods maintaining product quality.
- Provided excellent customer service, enhancing company reputation.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness for a professional appearance.
- Managed delivery documentation meticulously ensuring all paperwork was up-to-date and accurate.
- Completed emergency deliveries successfully despite challenging conditions.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively, restoring trust in the service provided.
Airport Security Officer
Stobart
Southend on Sea, Essex
2017.03 - 2018.07
- Confiscated illegal items found during checks; handed them over to appropriate authorities as part of standard procedure.
- Coordinated with other security officers for effective crowd control during peak hours.
- Operated scanning equipment to detect dangerous materials in luggage or on persons.
- Dealt firmly yet respectfully with disruptive passengers to maintain order within the terminal area.
- Handled sensitive information discretely; upheld strict confidentiality rules regarding passenger data protection.
- Provided first aid assistance when needed, prioritised passenger health and wellbeing at all times.
Education
GCSEs - Maths, English and Science
Shoeburyness High School
Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea 2005.09 - 2010.06
Higher National Diploma - Criminology and Forensic Investigation
South Essex College
Southend on Sea 2015.09 - 2017.07
Skills
- Positive attitude
- Customer Service
- Time-management
- Adaptable to weather conditions
- Self-Motivation for long working
- Attention to detail
- Team Player
- Experience with hand/power tools
- Full driving licence
- Heavy Lifting
- Health and Safety awareness
Affiliations
- Mechanics
- Fabrication
- Carpentry
- Motorbikes
- Animals
Certification
Full clean driving license with over 10 years experience driving 3.5T vehicles
Clean enhanced personal DBS check
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Interior Vehicle Mechanic
Sole Trader
2024.01 - Current
Delivery Driver
Waitrose & Partners
2018.07 - 2024.01
Airport Security Officer
Stobart
2017.03 - 2018.07
Higher National Diploma - Criminology and Forensic Investigation
South Essex College
2015.09 - 2017.07
GCSEs - Maths, English and Science
Shoeburyness High School
2005.09 - 2010.06