- Competitive Darts
- Spending my time with my family
- Travel
David Elleray
Bridgewater,TAS
Summary
Knowledgeable Mechanic with solid background in automotive maintenance and repair. Skilled in diagnosing complex mechanical issues and implementing effective solutions to ensure vehicle safety and performance. Demonstrated proficiency in using diagnostic tools and performing routine maintenance tasks like oil changes, brake repairs, and engine overhauls. I pride myself on reliability and honesty and integrity in all aspects of my life not just in me
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic
Better Performance Car Care
05.2024 - Current
- Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
- Replace damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Perform diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Perform preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
Apprentice Mechanic
Brighton Tyre and Auto
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted senior mechanics with complex repairs, gaining hands-on experience and improving technical skills.
- Made basic repairs to cars and other vehicles, asking questions, and taking notes to increase personal knowledge.
- Took assessments to prove knowledge base and skills.
- Observed senior mechanics completing major repairs.
- Test drove vehicles before and after repairs to determine functionality, necessary actions or completion statuses.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing thorough maintenance and repair services on various vehicle models.
- Collaborated with senior mechanics to develop deeper understanding of advanced automotive systems and best practices.
Apprentice Mechanic
JMC Hobart
09.2020 - 12.2022
- Assisted senior mechanics with complex repairs, gaining hands-on experience and improving technical skills.
- Observed senior mechanics completing major repairs.
- Made basic repairs to cars and other vehicles, asking questions, and taking notes to increase personal knowledge.
- Performed preventative maintenance tasks, prolonging the life of customers'' vehicles and reducing future repair costs.
- Provided excellent customer service, explaining technical information in layman''s terms when necessary.
Delivery Driver
Ziggys Supreme Smallgoods
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Delivered packages to customers, restaurants and supermarkets
- Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
- Packaged and attached labeling to various meat selections.
- Sanitized surfaces to maintain cleanliness of food service area.
- Assisted the Butchers and Smallgoods makers in the daily production
Livestock Administrator/ MSA Coordintor
JBS Australia
02.2007 - 06.2019
- Handled sensitive information discreetly, maintaining strict confidentiality at all times as required by company policy or legal regulations.
- Maintained personnel records and updated internal databases to support document management.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives within the QA team to elevate performance levels consistently across projects over time.
- Performed internal audits to maintain operating procedure and regulatory standards compliance.
- Reduced stress on livestock during transportation through the use of low-stress handling techniques.
- Collaborated closely with federal agencies such as Department of Agriculture regarding recalls or other significant incidents related to inspected facilities.
- Carries out inspections on Livestock for animal welfare practices
- Carried out Inspection on carcases and offal to ensure all processed product was fit for human consumption
Education
Cert 3 Light Vehicle Repar
TasTAFE
TAS12-2023
Operate Breathing Apparatus (MSMWHS216)
TasTAFE
TAS12-2018
Advanced First Aid
St Johns Ambulance Australia
Moonah, TAS10-2016
Certificate 3 & 4 Meat Safety
Symbio Alliance
TAS12-2013
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Maintenance and repairs
- Hand and power tools
- Time management
- Abiity to learn new skills quickly
Interests
Timeline
Mechanic
Better Performance Car Care
05.2024 - Current
Apprentice Mechanic
Brighton Tyre and Auto
01.2023 - 05.2024
Apprentice Mechanic
JMC Hobart
09.2020 - 12.2022
Delivery Driver
Ziggys Supreme Smallgoods
07.2019 - 06.2020
Livestock Administrator/ MSA Coordintor
JBS Australia
02.2007 - 06.2019
Cert 3 Light Vehicle Repar
TasTAFE
Operate Breathing Apparatus (MSMWHS216)
TasTAFE
Advanced First Aid
St Johns Ambulance Australia
Certificate 3 & 4 Meat Safety
Symbio Alliance
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