Graeme McKinley
Kewdale,Australia
Summary
From my passion of all things mechanical and fast, my journey started out as a Motor Mechanic in my late teenage years. Over my 30+ years of experience in the automotive industry I have gained deep mechanical knowledge across all aspects of the trade. My extensive World Championship motorsport career has rewarded me with invaluable experiences through working with a team of professional drivers and engineers. Through previous Workshop Manager roles and my current contracting abilities, I have developed a good skill set that will be valuable to those I have the privilege to work with. Therefore, I believe I would be an asset to your reputable company because of my helpful, 'hands-on,' and 'can-do' attitude.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ambulance Fitter
Paull & Warner Body Builders
Bassendean, Australia
02.2011 - Current
- Building/Fitting out the Mercedes Benz Sprinter Vans in the form of a Metro, Country spec and the Patient Transfer Vehicles (PTV).
Senior Technician
Maximum Motorsport
Wangara, Australia
10.2007 - 02.2011
- Performance engine building of both in house and customer motorsport engines, and preparing race cars for State and Interstate Rallies.
Reconditioning Manager
John Hughes
Welshpool, Australia
03.2004 - 08.2006
- Management of all aspects of reconditioning of cars, including mechanical repairs, paint repairs, and dispatch to retail yard locations.
Workshop Manager
John Hughes
Welshpool, Australia
01.2000 - 03.2004
- Managed a busy workshop with 35 mechanics and 8 apprentices, ensuring efficient running of a multi franchise Service Department.
Mechanic / Chief Mechanic / Event Coordinator
Mitsubishi Ralliart World Rally Team
Rugby, United Kingdom
06.1993 - 01.1999
- Worked as a Factory 'Works' Mechanic across the World Championship rally circuit, promoted to Head Mechanic and then On-event Coordinator.
Education
Apprenticeship in Automotive Mechanics: Automotive Mechanical Light Duty -
TAFE at Balga College
01.1987
Skills
- Valuable Team member
- Meticulous workmanship
- Strong verbal communication
- Well organised
- Good problem-solving skills
- Fleet Management experience
- Self-motivated
- Fabrication skills
- Tig, Mig welding experience
Certification
- Certificate of Trade Studies - Automotive Mechanical
- M.I.A.M.E.
- Registered Motor Vehicle Repair Business Licence
- Motor Vehicle Repairers Certificate
- Certificate II in Automotive Air Conditioning
- Certificate II in Tig Welding
- W.A. Driver's Licence. Classes C, MR-B
- W.A. Recreational Skipper's Ticket
- Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate
Accomplishments
- 2014, 1st Place Quad bike. Quit Forest Rally
- 2013, 1st Place Quad bike. Quit Forest Rally
- 1998, 125cc British Gearbox Karting Champion
References
- Peter Shaw, Paint & Panel Manager at John Hughes, 9415 0361, 0438 942 973
- Neil Leister-Smith, Tyres & Roadside Assist Manager at John Hughes, 0481 142 923, 0416 907 101
Timeline
Ambulance Fitter
Paull & Warner Body Builders
02.2011 - Current
Senior Technician
Maximum Motorsport
10.2007 - 02.2011
Reconditioning Manager
John Hughes
03.2004 - 08.2006
Workshop Manager
John Hughes
01.2000 - 03.2004
Mechanic / Chief Mechanic / Event Coordinator
Mitsubishi Ralliart World Rally Team
06.1993 - 01.1999
Apprenticeship in Automotive Mechanics: Automotive Mechanical Light Duty -
TAFE at Balga College
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