Richard Weekes
Repton,Australia
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience in equipment maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting at Brown and Hurley Coffs Harbour. Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and implement innovative solutions, ensuring high productivity and safety standards. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving skills and commitment to continuous learning in the trade.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Mature Age Apprentice 3rd Year and 4th Year
Brown and Hurley Coffs Harbour
Coffs Harbour
09.2023 - Current
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Observed and documented project progress for learning purposes.
- Observed experienced professionals performing their duties in order to gain practical knowledge of industry standards.
- Cleaning of workshop
- Cleaning of tools both my own and Workshops
- Engaged in educational sessions at Tafe.
- Attended Product specific training to further knowledge base
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Assisted colleagues in accomplishing planned procedures or activities to increase productivity.
- Followed safety, environmental, and regulatory policies by properly handling and disposing of hazardous waste.
- Manage workshop consumables and maintain stock levels
- Completion of allocated jobs
- Coordinated efficient roadside repair services during vehicle malfunctions.
- Test driving vehicles
- Driving and testing all combinations of vehicles
- Instructing and mentoring apprentices
- Provided technical support to senior team members by researching solutions to problems.
- Attended meetings with clients to discuss progress on projects.
Mature Age Apprentice 3rd year
Handy Bin Coffs Harbour
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Cleaning of workshop
- Cleaning of tools both my own and Workshops
- Commit to Learning the trade
- Attending Tafe
- Commitment to being productive during work hours
- Assist Mechanics in jobs while learning
- Manage workshop consumables and maintain stock levels
- Completion of allocated jobs
- Maintain Fleet of 30 garbage trucks through weekly servicing and maintenance of all different makes
- Roadside breakdown
Mature Age Apprentice 2nd Year
Coffs Coast Iveco
08.2021 - 04.2023
- Customer Service
- Cleaning of workshop
- Cleaning of tools both my own and Workshops
- Commit to Learning the trade
- Attending Tafe
- Commitment to being productive during work hours
- Assist Mechanics in jobs while learning
- Dip oil tanks Bi-Weekly
- Manage workshop consumables and maintain stock levels
- Completion of allocated jobs
MC Truck driver Linehaul
Daniel Trucking
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Customer Service
- Loading/Unloading
- Time Management
- Vehicle Safety Inspections
- Weight Management of Truck
- Problem solving with Truck Mechanics
- Load management
- Customer communication
- Deliveries and Pick ups at many cities & Country areas
- Shuttle driving
- Monitoring Fatigue
- Learned directions for deliveries
- Helped direct other drives to delivery places in capital cities
- Helped with Problem solving on break downs and delivery requirements
- Worked as Shuttle Driver with my attitude of can do
- Have a clean driving record no points lost on my licenses
- I have a fatigue management accreditation to be able to drive longer hours
- I kept my truck clean and well looked after
MC Truck driver / Quick Hitches / Linehaul, NTO Operations Officer
Lindsay’s Transport
01.2016 - 08.2020
- Customer Service
- Loading/Unloading
- Time Management
- Vehicle Safety Inspections
- Weight Management of Truck
- Problem solving with Truck Mechanics
- Load management
- Load allocations
- Customer communication
- Deliveries and Pick ups at many cities & Country Victoria areas
- Shuttle driving
- Handling Break downs
- Computer operations with allocation System
- Emails
- Internet & Intranet
- Computer working for all areas of Operations Officer
- Driver enquires for directions of addresses, load allocations and any problems
- Contact Companies requiring loads and dealing with any problems they had
- Monitoring Fatigue
- Youngest driver to drive B doubles in the Company
- Learned directions for deliveries
- Allocated work to drivers with keeping the drivers happy
- Helped direct other drives to delivery places in capital cities
- Helped with Problem solving for the driver on break downs and delivery requirements
- Worked as Shuttle Driver with my attitude of can do and helped every department
- Have a clean driving record no points lost on my licenses
- I have a fatigue management accreditation to be able to drive longer hours
- I kept my truck clean and well looked after
HR Truck Driver / Forklift Driver
Mills Transport
05.2015 - 12.2015
- Multidrop Deliveries
- Unloading & Loading of Truck
- Customer Service
- Stock checks
- Satisfy all customer needs on my deliveries
- Time manage as per the Companies requirements
- Complete my deliveries with speed and accuracy not speeding
- Load Truck with safety and efficiency for easy onloading at delivery points
- Keep the truck clean and well maintained
- Learned a great deal from the older truck drivers at the business which I am grateful for
Service Cashier/ Perishables Assistant/ Long-life Assistant/ Produce Assistant /Team Leader /Store man/ Inventory Management
Woolworths Australia Limited
11.2008 - 05.2015
- Cash handling
- Register transactions
- Answering customer queries and complaints in a courteous manner
- Working cooperatively in a team environment
- Stock Takes
- Supervision of Team
- Task planning for team
- Organising people for rostered shift
- Filling and maintaining the presentation of stock displays to company specified guidelines and time frames
- Ensuring customers are served in a friendly and efficient manner
- Receiving of Supplier goods paperwork etc
- Sorting picking and packing of customer goods
- Abiding by company policies and procedures in relation to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Food Safety to ensure a safe working environment for customers, staff and contractors
- Back Dock loading & unloading of Semi-trailers, coordinating pallet stock and front of store needs
- Completed all task within time frames set for 98% of shifts
- Accomplished high productivity in all departments
- Demonstrated initiative and high motivation to accomplish a high degree of competency in each department
- Demonstrated time management skills in working day, night and weekend shifts up to 11.5 hours as per Woolworth’s maximum
- Performed excellent customer service and was awarded 'Service Award' from the mystery customer program in Oct 2010 and February 2011
- Acting Inventory/ Longlife Manager
- Team support for night fill
- Team leader for night fill
- Storeman
- Forklift licence course
- Studying Dip of Business Management
Education
Mature Age Apprentice -
Coffs Coast Iveco
Coffs Harbour08.2025
Mature Age Apprentice -
Handy Bin
Coffs Harbour08.2025
Mature Age Apprentice -
Brown and Hurley
Coffs Harbour08.2025
Dip of Business Management -
Tafe
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Diagnostic testing
- Electrical work
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Heavy equipment operation
- Problem-solving abilities
- Mechanical troubleshooting
References
- Nathan Henderson, Leading Hand (Brown and Hurley), 0431 720 997
- Lee Dunbar, Mechanic (Brown and Hurley), 0416 833 893
- Rebecca Broadfoot, Service Administrator (Brown and Hurley), 0421 701 072
Timeline
Mature Age Apprentice 3rd Year and 4th Year
Brown and Hurley Coffs Harbour
09.2023 - Current
Mature Age Apprentice 3rd year
Handy Bin Coffs Harbour
04.2023 - 08.2025
Mature Age Apprentice 2nd Year
Coffs Coast Iveco
08.2021 - 04.2023
MC Truck driver Linehaul
Daniel Trucking
09.2020 - 08.2021
MC Truck driver / Quick Hitches / Linehaul, NTO Operations Officer
Lindsay’s Transport
01.2016 - 08.2020
HR Truck Driver / Forklift Driver
Mills Transport
05.2015 - 12.2015
Service Cashier/ Perishables Assistant/ Long-life Assistant/ Produce Assistant /Team Leader /Store man/ Inventory Management
Woolworths Australia Limited
11.2008 - 05.2015
Mature Age Apprentice -
Coffs Coast Iveco
Mature Age Apprentice -
Handy Bin
Mature Age Apprentice -
Brown and Hurley
Dip of Business Management -
Tafe