Daniel Taylor
Nowra,NSW
Summary
Qualified motor mechanic with extensive experience in heavy plant maintenance, field service, and roadside assistance. Proven ability to interpret spare parts needs while delivering exceptional customer service, complemented by a meticulous approach to cleanliness and a strong commitment to work. Safety-conscious and dedicated to adhering to company procedures, consistently promoting a culture of safety and efficiency in all tasks. Seeking opportunities in the production or maintenance of equipment within the manufacturing industry, leveraging skills gained from recent experience in food product production.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Process Worker
Essence Group
07.2025 - Current
- Operated food processing equipment to ensure efficient production flow.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work area in compliance with health regulations.
- Reduced downtime during changeovers by effectively cleaning and sanitizing machinery between production runs.
- Prepared ingredients for processing, ensuring accurate measurements according to recipe specifications.
- Adhered to sanitation requirements for equipment cleanliness, reducing the risk of contamination and ensuring consumer safety.
- Achieved consistency in product taste and appearance by strictly adhering to company recipes and processing guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of all production activities, providing valuable data for management''s decision-making processes.
- Participated in routine maintenance tasks on food processing machinery, prolonging equipment lifespan while maintaining optimum performance levels.
- Kept work areas neat, clean, and properly sanitized.
- Built and packed boxes for shipment.
- Selected and measured or weighed ingredients using English or metric measures and balance scales.
Service Advisor
Kinghorn Motor Group
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Provided expert advice on vehicle maintenance and repair options to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Coordinated service appointments, ensuring timely and efficient workflow in service department.
- Assisted customers in understanding technical issues and recommended appropriate solutions.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to foster loyalty and repeat business.
- Educated customers on proper vehicle maintenance, fostering long-term relationships built on trust and loyalty.
- Collaborated with parts department to expedite necessary repairs, minimizing downtime for customers'' vehicles.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate service recommendations.
Spare Parts Interpreter
South Nowra Motor Group
06.2022 - 02.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Inventory Coordinator
Fulgis South Coast Automotive and Dismantling.
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented efficient inventory management processes to enhance operational efficiency.
- Analyzed discrepancies in inventory counts, implementing corrective actions to improve reliability of records.
- Led initiatives for optimizing storage layout, increasing accessibility and reducing retrieval times.
- Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
- Enhanced warehouse organization by redesigning storage layouts and implementing a barcode system for easy tracking.
- Oversaw the safe disposal or recycling of obsolete or damaged materials in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Sales/customer service
Tyrepower Nowra
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Front end service
- E safety check examiner
- Tyre fitting
- Weekend shift manager
- Wheel and tyre sales
- Minor repairs and servicing
Spare parts interpreter/Mechanic
Nowra City Holden
08.2015 - 10.2020
- Spare parts sales
- Warehouse/stock control
- Relief manager
- Vehicle repairs and servicing
- Quoting repairs and advising customers
- Tracing hard to get parts
- Training apprentices
NRMA roadside assistance patrolman
NRMA/Help me Pty Ltd
03.2010 - 08.2015
- Roadside assistance
- Customer interaction
- Arranging towing and repairs for members
- Fitting batteries
- Minor roadside repairs
Shoalhaven recycling
04.2009 - 03.2010
- Sorting recyclables
- Repairing machinery
- Cleaning
- Testing and tagging electrical equipment
- Servicing plant and vehicles
Hilaire and Speer Autos
02.2005 - 06.2008
- All mechanical repairs
- E safety inspector
- Fitting of windscreens and side glass
- Customer service
- Spare parts evaluation and supply
- Managing orders
- Phone quotes
Toyota Materials Handling
03.2006 - 10.2006
- Running day to day workshop
- Managing hire requests; Dehire forklifts and skid steer
- Field service and repair of fork trucks and skid steers
- Supervision of apprentices
- Substitute parts manager
N.T. Forklifts
09.2002 - 10.2004
- Servicing and maintaining a fleet of 100 forklifts of all sizes
- Providing service and repair to 65 private machines
- Responsible for coordination of spare parts
- Arranging transport of machines
- Head Field service Technician and 2IC duties
Education
Certificate 3 - automotive light vehicles
Skills
- Workplace safety
- Production line efficiency
- Quality control analysis
- Sanitation procedures
- Ingredient handling
- Batch mixing
- Loading equipment
- Using hand tools
- Manufacturing experience
- Inventory management
- Equipment operation
- Cleaning skills
- Safety standards
- Forklift operations
- Equipment sterilization
- Great hand-eye coordination
- Great mechanical skills
- Communication proficiency
- Strong work ethic
Certification
- Licensed Motor Mechanic 30 years
- Certified Forklift operator
Timeline
Food Process Worker
Essence Group
07.2025 - Current
Service Advisor
Kinghorn Motor Group
02.2025 - 06.2025
Spare Parts Interpreter
South Nowra Motor Group
06.2022 - 02.2025
Inventory Coordinator
Fulgis South Coast Automotive and Dismantling.
11.2021 - 06.2022
Sales/customer service
Tyrepower Nowra
10.2020 - 08.2021
Spare parts interpreter/Mechanic
Nowra City Holden
08.2015 - 10.2020
NRMA roadside assistance patrolman
NRMA/Help me Pty Ltd
03.2010 - 08.2015
Shoalhaven recycling
04.2009 - 03.2010
Toyota Materials Handling
03.2006 - 10.2006
Hilaire and Speer Autos
02.2005 - 06.2008
N.T. Forklifts
09.2002 - 10.2004
Certificate 3 - automotive light vehicles
PERSONAL
I am honest, hardworking, reliable and a great communicator who enjoys customer service. Using my previous field service experience, I am able to think outside the box to achieve positive outcomes no matter the challenge. Working under pressure and unsupervised are my strengths, and I enjoy the satisfaction of Learning new things, adding to my skill set and completing a job properly the first time. The skills I have acquired over the past 30 years in and around the mechanical trade have made me adaptable. I have a clean class C drivers licence, a current trade certificate, and am an E safety check examiner.