Samuel Taylor
St Neots,United Kingdom
Summary
Dedicated youth leader with experience in supporting and mentoring teenagers through roles such as ODC Youth Leader and Small Group young adults leader. Proven track record in volunteer work, including contributions to the NewDay festival and St Neots youth cafés, showcasing strong organisational and leadership skills. Committed to community engagement through street evangelism in Cambridge, with a focus on sharing the Gospel and helping those in need.
Driven and innovative, bringing solid foundation in mechanical engineering and keen understanding of automotive systems. Demonstrates strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, coupled with effective team collaboration skills. Committed to delivering high-performance engineering solutions and contributing to success
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Motorsport engineer
Absolute Race Engineering
Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire
2024.05 - Current
- Worked under pressure to meet tight deadlines whilst maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Liaised closely with other engineers for effective problem-solving and idea generation.
- Played a key role in troubleshooting mechanical issues on race days ensuring minimal downtime.
- Evaluated data from track testing sessions, optimising vehicle performance.
- Implemented safety measures in all aspects of work, minimising risk on the track.
- Conducted rigorous tests on motorsport vehicles ensuring maximum reliability during races.
- Enhanced vehicle performance by designing, testing and modifying mechanical components.
- Developed innovative solutions for complex engineering problems, improving overall team efficiency.
- Managed relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials.
- Coordinated with race teams during events, providing technical support and oversight.
- Applied mechanical knowledge to optimise equipment components for durability, cost, or ease of production.
Classic car restoration technician
Browning's Restoration
Keysoe, Bedford
2022.09 - 2024.03
- Exhibited a strong passion for classic cars which translated into exceptional quality restorations.
- Maintained a clean and organised workspace, promoting productivity and efficiency on all tasks undertaken.
- Upheld strict safety standards whilst working with potentially hazardous materials and equipment.
- Managed inventory of spare parts, ensuring availability for all projects undertaken.
- Restored classic vehicles to original condition by meticulous attention to detail.
- Utilised specialised tools for precise restoration work, ensuring accuracy in every job.
- Located and diagnosed engine faults.
- Disassembled and reassembled motor components to facilitate repair work.
- Inspected customer vehicles for wear, tear and damage from accidents.
Farm labourer
Agden Green Farm
Great Staughton, Cambridgeshire
2022.04 - 2022.08
- Sorted harvested crops, enhancing quality control measures.
- Harvested crops efficiently to support farm's annual yield.
- Dug trenches where needed for better drainage facilities on the farm.
- Loaded products onto trucks for timely market delivery.
- Operated heavy machinery for ploughing and sowing seeds.
- Cleaned farm buildings and equipment to maintain stable operations.
- Repaired and maintained farm vehicles, implements and mechanical equipment.
Education
GCSEs - Geography, Maths, English, Science, Spanish, Food
Kimbolton School
Kimbolton, Cambridgeshire 2016.09 - 2021.06
Skills
- ODC Youth Leader supporting teenagers and teaching them
- Volunteer at NewDay festival 2023/2024
- Small Group young adults leader
- Voluntary work for St Neots youth cafés
- Street Evangelism work in Cambridge
- Customer-Focused solutions provision
- Race car engineering
- Handling high-stress environments
- Innovative thinking
- Composite materials use
- Mechanical designing
- Powertrain systems familiarity
- Maintaining motorsport equipment
- Time efficiency
Accomplishments
Bronze and silver DofE awards
Certification
Heritage Skills Academy , Heritage mechanical engineer technician level 3
Timeline
Motorsport engineer
Absolute Race Engineering
2024.05 - Current
Classic car restoration technician
Browning's Restoration
2022.09 - 2024.03
Farm labourer
Agden Green Farm
2022.04 - 2022.08
GCSEs - Geography, Maths, English, Science, Spanish, Food
Kimbolton School
2016.09 - 2021.06