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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
01.2024 - 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
07.2018 - 01.2024
  • 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
03.2017 - 07.2018
  • 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
09.2005 - 06.2010

Higher National Diploma - Criminology and Forensic Investigation

South Essex College
Southend on Sea
09.2015 - 07.2017

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
01.2024 - Current

Delivery Driver

Waitrose & Partners
07.2018 - 01.2024

Airport Security Officer

Stobart
03.2017 - 07.2018

Higher National Diploma - Criminology and Forensic Investigation

South Essex College
09.2015 - 07.2017

GCSEs - Maths, English and Science

Shoeburyness High School
09.2005 - 06.2010

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