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Simon Holmes

Huddersfield,Kirklees

Summary

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work history

Maintenance manager

Self employed
Huddersfield
02.2022 - Current
  • Maintained excellent health and safety standards for continued compliance.
  • Monitored maintenance priorities and allocated labour resources to meet expected demands.
  • Maintained daily facility operations with strong focus on preventive maintenance and swift repairs.
  • Supervised maintenance team and reviewed completed work to evaluate performance.
  • General maintenance work
  • Fence building
  • General electrical work
  • joinery work
  • Basic plumbing
  • Ground works
  • Building of stables
  • Roof work

Coach builder

Self employed
Huddersfield
01.2007 - 02.2022

I left my position been a vehicle technician and started my own business where I manufactures panel vans into camper vans with pop top roofs. I built And the cabinets from scratch, did all the electrical work 240v and 12v, also did all the plumbing and gas work to meet the standards required To gain a habitation certificate.


I then went on to manufacture my own moulds out of fibre glass for the pop top roofs and set a couple of companies up and sold them on.



Mechanic

Troy Auto Point
Leeds
10.2007 - 12.2010
  • Repaired brakes and changed fluids to deliver safe vehicles.
  • Located and diagnosed engine faults.
  • Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed kilometre-based services, including changing out belts, filling fluids and replacing gaskets.
  • Carried out scheduled and routine maintenance on small and large vehicles.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Disassembled and reassembled motor components to facilitate repair work.
  • Aligned and adjusted vehicle steering, motors and brakes.
  • Addressed engine, transmission and fuel system issues and diagnosed faults to inform repair plans.
  • Assembled mechanical components following specifications.
  • Worked with team members to coordinate workflow and complete high-volume services in busy environments.
  • Handled heavy equipment and tools, from multi-purpose jacks to mobile column lifts.
  • Fit and replaced engines, understanding and following manufacturers instructions.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Purchased new parts and monitored inventory.
  • Inspected customer vehicles for wear, tear and damage from accidents.
  • Documented work logs and repairs to maintain accurate records.
  • Conducted thorough post-work vehicle inspections to verify component and system safety.
  • Rotated and balanced tires to ensure even wear.
  • Scheduled and carried out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM).
  • Wore proper PPE and complied with OSHA standards to reduce risks and hazards.
  • Completed service orders and invoices to support proper documentation.
  • Used automated testing methods to carefully diagnose vehicle faults.
  • Maintained knowledge of updated changes in various equipment models.
  • Installed and repaired mechatronic components independently.
  • Evaluated depth of current tire tread and educated customers about dangers of low tread.
  • Worked with customers to assess vehicle issues and document vehicle symptoms.
  • Consulted with clients on maintenance and preventative procedures.
  • Protected against accidents by carefully handling tools and chemicals.

Mechanic

Evan’s Halshaw
Dewsbury
11.2004 - 10.2007
  • Repaired brakes and changed fluids to deliver safe vehicles.
  • Located and diagnosed engine faults.
  • Changed vehicle oil and replaced filter.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Carried out scheduled and routine maintenance on small and large vehicles.
  • Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed kilometre-based services, including changing out belts, filling fluids and replacing gaskets.
  • Disassembled and reassembled motor components to facilitate repair work.
  • Drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
  • Aligned and adjusted vehicle steering, motors and brakes.
  • Addressed engine, transmission and fuel system issues and diagnosed faults to inform repair plans.
  • Assembled mechanical components following specifications.
  • Worked with team members to coordinate workflow and complete high-volume services in busy environments.
  • Handled heavy equipment and tools, from multi-purpose jacks to mobile column lifts.
  • Fit and replaced engines, understanding and following manufacturers instructions.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Documented work logs and repairs to maintain accurate records.
  • Conducted thorough post-work vehicle inspections to verify component and system safety.
  • Completed service orders and invoices to support proper documentation.
  • Used automated testing methods to carefully diagnose vehicle faults.
  • Explained labour costs, materials and services performed to clarify overall fees.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Mechanic

Kits College
Brighouse, Calderdale
09/2004 - 09/2007

Skills

  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Deadline management
  • Very punctual
  • Good customer service
  • Good eye for detail
  • Hard working team player

Timeline

Maintenance manager

Self employed
02.2022 - Current

Mechanic

Troy Auto Point
10.2007 - 12.2010

Coach builder

Self employed
01.2007 - 02.2022

Mechanic

Evan’s Halshaw
11.2004 - 10.2007

NVQ Level 3 - Mechanic

Kits College
09/2004 - 09/2007
Simon Holmes