Stuart Gallacher
coatbridge ,South Lanarkshire
Summary
Highly skilled professional with extensive expertise in vehicle maintenance, emergency repair techniques, and load securing methods. Demonstrates strong safety consciousness, adaptability in driving styles, and a deep understanding of traffic laws and route planning. Proficient in GPS navigation utilisation, fault diagnosis, and troubleshooting, ensuring optimal vehicle performance and customer satisfaction. Adept at delivering exceptional customer service with empathy and patience under pressure while maintaining strict adherence to health and safety standards. Committed to optimising time management and ensuring seamless operations through daily vehicle checks and mechanical aptitude.
Reliable and hardworking individual with strong focus on customer service and safety. Possesses excellent driving skills and solid understanding of vehicle maintenance, demonstrating practical problem-solving abilities. Committed to ensuring prompt and secure recovery services, aiming to excel in [Desired Position] role.
Confident and professional individual committed to delivering safe driving and excellent customer service. Regularly exceeds delivery performance targets through careful route planning. Willing to work flexible hours and cover evening and weekend shifts to meet logistics demands.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
recovery driver
pro body shop
Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Provided essential roadside assistance to stranded motorists; eliminating further inconvenience.
- Worked closely with police at accident scenes, ensuring safe and legal procedures were followed.
- Demonstrated high level of adaptability by managing various types of vehicle recoveries.
- Managed diverse work schedule, ensuring availability for urgent emergency calls.
- Successfully navigated challenging routes for effective vehicle recovery operations.
- Recorded accurate details about damaged vehicles; a crucial step towards processing insurance claims.
tyre fitter
cambuslang tyre center
Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Promoted repeat business with excellent customer service skills.
- Regularly updated product knowledge through training sessions, staying current with industry trends.
- Repaired punctures in tyres for uninterrupted vehicle use.
- Provided advice on tyre maintenance, enhancing customer knowledge and satisfaction.
- Worked overtime during busy periods, demonstrating commitment to the team.
- Upheld strict adherence to health and safety protocols whilst performing tasks.
mechanic
first stop
Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Enhanced vehicle functionality by performing comprehensive engine repairs.
- Installed new car parts for extended vehicle longevity.
- Performed diagnostic tests for identifying mechanical issues promptly.
- Repaired punctured tyres to restore mobility swiftly.
- Upheld excellent workshop safety standards by adhering to all company policies and procedures.
- Achieved safety assurance by conducting meticulous brake system checks.
- Completed oil changes for improved engine health and performance.
- Serviced air conditioning systems for enhanced cabin comfort during summer months.
- Delivered reliable results in challenging situations with problem-solving skills.
- Diagnosed malfunctions, resolved underlying problems quickly and efficiently.
Removal van driver
envroclean
glasgow , glasgow
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Completed all removal jobs within stipulated time frames to boost client satisfaction.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of local routes for timely delivery.
- Maximised space utilisation in the van through smart loading strategies, facilitated more items per trip.
- Provided great customer service with professional and courteous demeanor.
- Removed waste materials after each job for cleaner work environment.
- Adhered strictly to company policies and procedures in every task performed, upheld company reputation.
- Handled fragile items with utmost care during moves, reduced damages.
Mechanic
the engine bay
airdrie , North Lanarkshire
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Replaced faulty spark plugs to boost engine efficiency.
- Inspected exhaust systems, ensured lower emission levels achieved effectively.
- Improved customer satisfaction with efficient and thorough servicing tasks.
- Completed oil changes for improved engine health and performance.
- Serviced air conditioning systems for enhanced cabin comfort during summer months.
- Diagnosed malfunctions, resolved underlying problems quickly and efficiently.
- Provided top-notch customer service through clear communication about vehicle problems and solutions.
- Installed new car parts for extended vehicle longevity.
- Assembled mechanical components following specifications.
- Addressed engine, transmission and fuel system issues and diagnosed faults to inform repair plans.
Panel beater
pro body
Bathgate, West Lothian
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Improved vehicle appearance by carefully removing dents and damages.
- Polished repaired areas to match the rest of the vehicle's bodywork.
- Applied primer layers before painting, ensuring long-lasting finish on repaired areas.
- Removed damaged panels, resulting in ready base for replacement or repair.
- Liaised closely with other automotive professionals, ensuring comprehensive repair work on vehicles.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction with meticulous workmanship on body repairs.
- Kept up-to-date with latest industry developments; improved repair techniques over time.
- Assisted in estimating costs for repairs, resulting in accurate quotes for customers.
- Welded new or repaired panels into place, enhancing structural integrity of vehicles.
Education
Higher National Diploma - light vehicle body repair
motherwell college
motherwell 01.2016 - 01.2018
Diploma of Higher Education - light vehicle mechanic
coatbridge college
Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire 01.2013 - 01.2015
GCSEs - maths
coatbridge high school
coatbridge 01.2015 - 05.2015
GCSEs - english
coatbridge high school
01.2015 - 05.2015
GCSEs - craft and design
coatbridge high school
coatbridge 01.2015 - 05.2015
Skills
- Safety consciousness
- Customer orientation
- Basic first aid training
- Emergency repair techniques
- Vehicle maintenance knowledge
- Load securing techniques
- Patience under pressure
- Time optimisation
- Empathy for customers
- Awareness of traffic laws
- Awareness of surroundings
- Route planning proficiency
- Focused concentration
- Adaptable driving styles
- Troubleshooting expertise
- Fault diagnosis competency
- GPS navigation utilisation
- Customer Service
- Health and Safety
- Mechanical aptitude
- Daily vehicle checks
- Mechanical knowledge
Affiliations
- photography
- offroad motorsports
- motorsports
- gaming
Accomplishments
time served mechanic
times served panel beater
full uk driving licence
Timeline
recovery driver
pro body shop
01.2025 - 01.2026
tyre fitter
cambuslang tyre center
01.2024 - 12.2025
Removal van driver
envroclean
07.2022 - 12.2022
mechanic
first stop
01.2022 - 05.2023
Mechanic
the engine bay
04.2021 - 12.2021
Panel beater
pro body
01.2018 - 03.2020
Higher National Diploma - light vehicle body repair
motherwell college
01.2016 - 01.2018
GCSEs - maths
coatbridge high school
01.2015 - 05.2015
GCSEs - english
coatbridge high school
01.2015 - 05.2015
GCSEs - craft and design
coatbridge high school
01.2015 - 05.2015
Diploma of Higher Education - light vehicle mechanic
coatbridge college
01.2013 - 01.2015