William Gerard Sona
London,Barnet
Summary
A multi-skilled mechanic with good all-round technical and mechanical expertise. Very capable with an ability to diagnose vehicle faults using specialist diagnostic equipment to successfully repair or replace defective parts. A productive team player, self-motivated, organised and able to multi task. Experience of developing apprentices and disseminating knowledge and experience to others. Relocated to Penarth in November 2023.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Mechanic
GBR Motors
Alperton
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Developing mechanic role/skills set out below.
- Repairing high-performance vehicles.
Mechanic
Land Rover Specialist
Richmond
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Developing mechanic role/skills set out below.
- Repairing specialist Land Rover vehicles.
Landscape Gardener
North and West London
02.2023 - 05.2019
Mechanic
Sam's Auto
Ealing
01.2011 - 01.2019
- Diagnosing and rectifying faults; carrying out repairs and replacing damaged parts
- Stripping and rebuilding engines.
- Servicing cam belts, timing belts and MOT repairs
- Changing and fitting new clutch.
- Maintaining and checking cooling, breaking and electrical system.
- Vehicle safety checks.
- Body repair and painting.
- Performing routine oil changes and servicing vehicles.
- Liaising with customers.
- Ordering parts from suppliers and calculating and verifying costs for parts.
- Inspecting completed repairs.
- Pulling parts off vehicles and tagging them for inventory.
- Following safety policies and procedures.
- Maintaining an organized neat and safe bay.
Valetor
Vauxhall Garage
Oxfordshire
06.2010 - 09.2011
- Duties included maintenance of site (70+ cars) and showroom.
- Providing a ‘spruce and shine’ service.
- A fast-paced, demanding environment due to high turnaround.
- Training other employees in use of chemicals.
Delivery Driver
Nandos Warehouse
Cricklewood
02.2007 - 04.2009
- Delivering to restaurants in South East England.
Forklift Truck Operator
Greenford
03.2004 - 07.2006
- Daily duties included gathering materials, which had been pre-ordered and preparing the vehicles for delivery of goods.
Valetor
Volvo Trucks & Buses
Hayes
09.2003 - 01.2004
- Built upon skills from previous job: steam cleaning engines and chassis of trucks and London buses in preparation for MOT test and repairs.
Forklift Truck Operator
Abbeygate Builders Merchant
12.2002 - 09.2003
- Obtained a forklift truck license.
- Daily duties included operating forklift.
Valetor
Valeting – Secure Valeting
Slough
10.2001 - 12.2002
- Trained to valet to a professional standard and in the use of professional cleaning chemicals
- Required strong time management and organisational skills.
- Contracted to for showrooms, manufacturers and dealerships, such as: Audi, Renault and Vauxhall
- Responsible training up new employees.
Apprentice Mechanic
Shepherd’s Bush
London
01.1998 - 04.2000
- Developed knowledge and practical skills of motor mechanics
- Responsible for maintenance, servicing and repairs.
Education
High School -
SOS High School
Tema, Ghana 01.1996 - 01.1998
High School - undefined
Phoenix High
White City, London 01.1995 - 01.1996
Secondary School - undefined
St Mark's Secondary School
Parsons Green, London 01.1993 - 01.1995
OCR Level 1 - English and Maths
04.2010 -
OCR Level 1 - Computing
04.2011 -
Course - Food and Hygiene
04.2014 -
Diploma - Food and Services
04.2015 -
Skills
- Bodywork repair
- Diagnostic technician
- Part stock control
- Fault diagnosis
- Engine repairs
- Servicing vehicles
- Professional valeting
- Suspension systems
- Transmission rebuilding
- Prioritising urgent repairs
- Maintaining workshop cleanliness
- Fuel system knowledge
- Tyre repairs
- Vehicle modification
Timeline
Senior Mechanic
GBR Motors
08.2023 - 11.2023
Mechanic
Land Rover Specialist
04.2023 - 08.2023
Landscape Gardener
North and West London
02.2023 - 05.2019
Diploma - Food and Services
04.2015 -
Course - Food and Hygiene
04.2014 -
OCR Level 1 - Computing
04.2011 -
Mechanic
Sam's Auto
01.2011 - 01.2019
Valetor
Vauxhall Garage
06.2010 - 09.2011
OCR Level 1 - English and Maths
04.2010 -
Delivery Driver
Nandos Warehouse
02.2007 - 04.2009
Forklift Truck Operator
Greenford
03.2004 - 07.2006
Valetor
Volvo Trucks & Buses
09.2003 - 01.2004
Forklift Truck Operator
Abbeygate Builders Merchant
12.2002 - 09.2003
Valetor
Valeting – Secure Valeting
10.2001 - 12.2002
Apprentice Mechanic
Shepherd’s Bush
01.1998 - 04.2000
High School -
SOS High School
01.1996 - 01.1998
High School - undefined
Phoenix High
01.1995 - 01.1996
Secondary School - undefined
St Mark's Secondary School
01.1993 - 01.1995