Character:

Self motivated, driven by my own high standards. I have a strong work ethic and believe

In leading by example, showing enthusiasm and skill in my role and I enjoy the respect

and admiration of my team members.

Especially enjoy challenging situations and gaining new skills at every opportunity.

Education:

1981 - 1988 St Timothy's Primary Glasgow

1988 - 1992 St Andrews Academy Glasgow

1992 - 1996 Glasgow Training Group Glasgow

Qualifications:

Scotvec Modules:

Working with wood 1

Learning and study skills 1

Core mathematics 2

Vehicle Trade Communication Skills

Materials in Motor Vehicle Engineering

Craft practice for vehicle trades

Industry Qualifications:

National Crafts Certificate for vehicle mechanics and systems

Outline:

Qualified to pdi, carry out routine servicing and maintenance and repair motor vehicles,

engine and transmission overhauls, brake steering and suspension repaires, and to carry

out electrical repairs.

Nominated Testers Certificate (Vehicle Inspectorate)

Licensed to carry out MOT inspections to government standards.

Liquid Petroleum Gas installation and repairs

Outline:

Trained to install and repair LPG systems to Cars and LCV,s

Volkswagen Technical Training:

-Workshop information and systems

-Introduction to 1551

-Introduction to 5051

-Advanced VAS 5051

-Electrical Diagnosis 1

-Electrical Diagnosis 2

-Petrol Engine Management

-Diesel Engine For commercial Vehicles

-ABS and Associated Systems

-Approved Scorpion Alarm Installations

Employment History:

Hanley & Storrie (Barrachnie Service Station)

149 Ballieston Road

Glasgow

G32

From 1993 to 1996

Position Held: YTS Vehicle Technician

Duties included, servicing a wide range of motor vehicles, MOT assistant, booking in customer

vehicles for repairs and servicing, answering telephones, picking up and delivering parts. Also

General repairs to various types of vehicle, and dealing with the public.

Beaufort Truck And Van Centre

(Volkswagen CV franchise)

270 Petershill Road

G21 4A4

From 1996 to 2001

Position Held: Apprentice/Vehicle Technician

Duties included all repairs including servicing and maintenance, pre delivery inspections, engine

and transmission overhauls, breakdown assistance, using specialist equipment to carry out specific

vehicle repairs, also using pc based technical software to carry out vehicle repairs and fault

analysis.

Verve Van Centre

(Volkswagen franchise)

29 Dalmarnock Road

Rutherglen

Glasgow

G73 IAE

From 2001 to July 2004

Position Held:Volkswagen Trained Technician

Duties included major component overhauls and repairs, vehicle self diagnosis, Electrical fault

Finding, emergency assistance (breakdown and recovery), LPG installation and repair.

Interpretation of specialist electrical and mechanical diagrams obtained from Volkswagen software

systems.

Working towards volkswagen master technician award.

Interfacing with technical helpline staff and customers.to communicate technical issues and

develop solutions.

M&E Group

Wolverhampton Airport

Stourbridge

DY7 5DY

From July 2004 till January 2005

Position held:Senior mechanic/foreman

Duties included working Overseas in Dexheim Germany repairing vehicles for the UNITED STATES ARMY,

Carrying out various tasks from modifiying vehicles to engine and transmission overhauls major unit

Changes servicing and maintenance to the following vehicles-

*M1070 Heavy Equipment Transporter Systems (HETTS)-Tractor unit

*M1000 Heavy Equipment Transporter Systems (HETTS)- Tailor

*M9848A1 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) Wrecker

*All varients of HUMMWV including up armoured

*All variants of 5 TON Vehicles

*Trailers (various types)

*All varients of 2 1/2 ton vehicles

*Cucv's various types

*PLS models

*LMTV'S all types

*Generators all variants including 2kw 3kw 5kw 10kw 15kw 30kw and 60kw

M&E Group

Wolverhampton Airport

Stourbridge

DY7 5DY

From January 2005 till may 2005

Position held: technician

Duties include working overseas in FORT POLK LOUISIANA in the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

Carrying out various tasks, which include servicing and maintenance major unit, changes engine and transmission

overhauls body repairs and brakes steering and suspension. Carrying out electrical repairs.

M&E Group

Wolverhampton Airport

Stourbridge

DY7 5DY

From May 2005 till present

Position held: generator technician

Duties include working overseas in FORT STEWART, GEORGIA, USA.

.Carrying out varied tasks including fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance of a range of generator types and capacities. I was also responsible for the repair and maintenance of any associated trailers or support equipment.