Stephen Thomson
glasgow,lanarkshire
Summary
Highly skilled automotive technician with extensive expertise in vehicle diagnostics, engine repair, and preventive maintenance. Proficient in ECU programming, fault code reading, and hydraulic systems. Demonstrates exceptional problem diagnosis and strategic thinking abilities. Adept at welding for vehicle repair, mastering vehicle alignment, and ensuring safety procedure compliance. Committed to quality assurance and customer service excellence with a proactive approach to maintenance planning and process optimisation. Career goal: To leverage technical skills and experience to drive innovation in automotive repair and maintenance.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Mechanic
Self Employed
glasgow, lanarkshire
2017.03 - 2025.01
Mechanic
South Lanarkshire Council
Blantyre, Lanarkshire
2013.06 - 2017.03
Mechanic
Clehill
glasgow, Lanarkshire
2011.05 - 2013.06
Mechanic
Mulholland
West Calder, Midlothian
2008.10 - 2011.05
Mechanic
Fidelity
Airdrie, Lanarkshire
2002.11 - 2008.10
Apprentice Mechanic
Martin Plant
glasgow, Lanarkshire
1998.06 - 2002.11
Education
City and Guilds level 3 Mechanic - Automotive
Springburn College
Glasgow 1998.08 - 2002.06
A-Levels - Maths, English. Science. Computing. Technical studies
Smythcroft Secondary School
Glasgow 1994.08 - 1998.06
Skills
- Tools and equipment handling
- Work prioritisation
- Fault code reading
- Resource allocation
- Mastering vehicle alignment
- Available parts inventorying
- Engine repair proficiency
- ECU programming and diagnostics
- Exhaust systems maintenance
- Welding for vehicle repair
- Problem Diagnosis
- Preventive maintenance planning
- Tire balancing
- Crisis management
- Parts oiling and greasing
- Strategic thinking
- Exhaust systems
- Part replacements
- Process Improvement
- Data analysis
- Headlight alignment
- Hydraulic systems expertise
- Safety awareness
- Safety procedure compliance
- Time efficiency
- Resilience under pressure
- Proactive maintenance awareness
- Data interpretation
- Critical observation
- Efficient organisation
- Effective communication
- Technical manuals interpretation
- Resourcefulness
- Bodywork repair
- Precision and accuracy
- Quality assurance checking
- Electrical systems expertise
- Welding and cutting operations
- Preventive maintenance
- Negotiation proficiency
- Customer engagement
- Clutch repair
- Tyre repair
- Brake servicing
- Technical report writing
- Spare parts
- Wheel alignment
- Battery inspection and replacement
- Brake systems knowledge
- Clutch replacement proficiency
- Parts ordering
- Knowledge of automotive electronics
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Mechanical aptitude
- Quality Assurance
- Customer service excellence
- Process optimisation
- Reliable decision making
- Vehicle inspections
- Exhaust system repairs
- Self-motivation
- Relationship-building
- Client Relationship Management
- Brake fluid checking
- Stress management
- Advanced driving
- Alignment experience
- Technical troubleshooting
- Suspension tuning
- Risk Assessment
- Proactive approach
- Breakdown assistance
- Estimations expertise
- Coolant system maintenance
- Creative thinking
- Perseverance under pressure
- Wheel rotation and balancing
- Spark plug replacement
- Regulatory compliance
- Wheel alignment techniques
Certification
HGV Licence
Hiab Certificate
Hook Lift
Timeline
Mechanic
Self Employed
2017.03 - 2025.01
Mechanic
South Lanarkshire Council
2013.06 - 2017.03
Mechanic
Clehill
2011.05 - 2013.06
Mechanic
Mulholland
2008.10 - 2011.05
Mechanic
Fidelity
2002.11 - 2008.10
City and Guilds level 3 Mechanic - Automotive
Springburn College
1998.08 - 2002.06
Apprentice Mechanic
Martin Plant
1998.06 - 2002.11
A-Levels - Maths, English. Science. Computing. Technical studies
Smythcroft Secondary School
1994.08 - 1998.06