Garret Pethybridge
Shepparton
Summary
Workshop Foreman at Shepparton Motorcycles with expertise in maintenance planning and staff management. Achieved significant reductions in equipment downtime through proactive scheduling and streamlined repair processes, enhancing customer satisfaction. Proven ability to mentor staff and optimize resource allocation, ensuring high-quality workmanship and safety standards.
Experienced with managing workshop operations and optimizing workflow. Utilizes strong leadership skills to maintain high productivity levels and ensure safety compliance. Track record of improving equipment maintenance procedures.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Workshop Foreman
Shepparton Motorcycles
01.2013 - 04.2025
- Mentored junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional growth.
- Established quality control measures to maintain high standards in workmanship across all projects.
- Reduced equipment downtime with proactive maintenance scheduling and timely repairs.
- Advised management on equipment upgrades or replacements based on analysis of cost-benefit ratios.
- Streamlined repair procedures to reduce turnaround times, improving client relations and service reputation.
- Optimized resource allocation within the workshop by assessing workload distribution and labor requirements.
- Prepared, operated and maintained tools and equipment.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Managed staff, training and supervision.
Education
Small Engine Motorcycle Mechanic
Go Tafe
Wangaratta, VICLicensed Vehicle Tester Training Program
Federation University Australia
VIC02-2022
Skills
- Maintenance planning
- Scheduling coordination
- Customer service
- Electrical systems
- Machine Troubleshooting
- Time management
- Hand and power tools
- Attention to detail
- Worksite safety
- Heavy lifting
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Employee training
- Staff management
Timeline
Workshop Foreman
Shepparton Motorcycles
01.2013 - 04.2025
Small Engine Motorcycle Mechanic
Go Tafe
Licensed Vehicle Tester Training Program
Federation University Australia
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