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Education
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Certification
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Gavin Harrison

Technician
Forrestfield,WA

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills I am Known for my reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

I have an excellent relationship with my clients and colleges


Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Onsite Service Technician

Paull & Warner Resources
01.2020 - Current
  • Company Overview: PWR is a major supplier of emergency services vehicles over the last 50 years in WA
  • Currently have service contracts for Rio Tinto and FMG among others, where we service emergency services equipment on site
  • This includes the service and inspection of:
  • Vertical rescue equipment, vehicle road crash equipment (jaws of life)
  • Medical equipment, ambulances, and electro-cardiograph machines
  • Heavy fire equipment used by the W.A
  • Fire department, and ambulance patient stretchers used by the ADF, various mining organisations and medical centres throughout W.A

Workshop Foreman/Controller

Diesel Motors Mercedes-Benz
05.2014 - 01.2020

Company Overview: Sales repair and maintenance of Mercedes passenger motor vehicles.

Roll : Oversee the day to day running of the workshop .

Coordinating the work for approximately 12 technicians.

  • Mentored junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices and fostering professional growth.
  • Established quality control measures to maintain high standards in workmanship.
  • Increased workshop efficiency by implementing process improvements and streamlining workflow.
  • Assisted in budget planning for workshop operations, monitoring expenses to ensure cost efficiency.
  • Promoted a safe working environment, conducting regular safety training sessions and updating safety protocols.

Technician

Diesel Motors Mercedes-Benz
07.2003 - 01.2019
  • Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on Mercedes Benz passenger cars.
  • Demonstrated adaptability when faced with new challenges or technologies in a fast developing field
  • Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
  • Trained apprentices to ensure the best quality in the future.

Technician

Armstrong Prestige Dunedin
07.2003 - 03.2007
  • Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on Mercedes Benz.
  • Trained new apprentices .
  • Service and maintenance work,
  • Ensure customer satisfaction .
  • Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical issues

Technician

Durban South Motors
01.1992 - 06.2003
  • Mentored technicians, providing guidance on best practices and helping improve professional growth.
  • Established quality control measures to maintain high standards in workmanship .
  • Working closely with the manufacturer to ensure customer satisfaction with a throughput of approximately 80 vehicles daily.
  • Resolved conflict among team members promptly, promoting a good work environment conducive to productivity.
  • Dealing with clients that had issues to resolve then as efficiently as possible.
  • looking after approximately 50 staff members.

Apprentice Technician

Southway Volkswagen
01.1988 - 01.1992
  • Carried out repairs to Various makes of vehicles
  • Ensure cleanliness of the workplace.
  • Carry out various apprentice duties.

Education

Motor Mechanic

Motor Mechanic Trade Certificate
Department Of Manpower South Africa

High School Diploma -

Amanzimtoti High School
South Africa

Skills

  • Coursework: PUAEQU001B Maintain and test response equipment
  • RIIWHS204D Working at heights
  • UEES00174B Electrical test and tag
  • Ferno Stretcher service certificate
  • Lay Flat test and tag
  • Attention to detail

Accomplishments

I was one of the youngest appointed workshop foreman working within the Mercedes Benz network in South Africa at the time.

In my current roll I have been instrumental of growing the department and am very well known within the mining emergency services network for my abilities and work ethics especially Rio Tinto.

Certification

  • Coursework: PUAEQU001B Maintain and test response equipment
  • RIIWHS204D Working at heights.
  • UEES00174B Electrical test and tag.
  • Ferno Stretcher service certificate
  • Lay Flat test and tag.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Afrikaans
Professional Working

Timeline

Onsite Service Technician

Paull & Warner Resources
01.2020 - Current

Workshop Foreman/Controller

Diesel Motors Mercedes-Benz
05.2014 - 01.2020

Technician

Diesel Motors Mercedes-Benz
07.2003 - 01.2019

Technician

Armstrong Prestige Dunedin
07.2003 - 03.2007

Technician

Durban South Motors
01.1992 - 06.2003

Apprentice Technician

Southway Volkswagen
01.1988 - 01.1992

Motor Mechanic

Motor Mechanic Trade Certificate

High School Diploma -

Amanzimtoti High School
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