Jamie Hardwick
Perth,WA
Summary
Highly focused and self-motivated individual who is efficient, safety-conscious and reliable. Works well as part of a team, or as a team leader. Also able to act on my own initiative when the need arises.
With a large amount of experience across a wide range of industries. Including a vast knowledge of all things mechanical from being a Vehicle Mechanic in the British Army, and a Commercial Diver & Subsea Welder & Inspector. Having also been a director of a number of companies, I understand the complexities of running a business.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Motorcycle Mechanic Apprentice
CR Motorcycle Rental
08.2023 - Current
- Currently employed as a Motorcycle Mechanic Apprentice, but due to past experience as a Mechanic and Team Manager in the British Army, the role and responsibilities include:
- Performing maintenance on different categories and brands of motorcycles.
- Mounted, balanced or checked tire condition or pressure.
- Streamlined repair processes through effective communication with team members and proper documentation of work orders.
- Ensured a safe working environment by following industry safety standards and maintaining clean workspaces.
- Performed test drives before maintenance to diagnose issues and after maintenance to confirm resolution of issues.
- Ordering of workshop consumables
- Ordering and organising logistics for parts required for jobs
- Insurance repair quotations
- Repair quotations
- Customer liaison
- Maintenance and repair of hire fleet
- Issuing of hire bikes
- Inspection of hire bike upon return
- Fabrication of custom parts
- Contributed to business growth by consistently receiving positive customer feedback and referrals.
Motorcycle Riding Instructor
CR Motorcycle Rental
08.2023 - Current
- R Class driving instructor
- Responsible for scheduling lessons
- Enhanced rider safety by implementing structured lesson plans and providing clear instructions.
- Maintained updated records of student progress, ensuring accurate billing for services rendered.
Director
Arc Subsea, Scuba Imports PTY LTD & Western Blue Dive and Charter PTY LTD
07.2014 - 07.2024
- Company Overview: Arc Subsea (commercial diving equipment supply and underwater welding training company), Scuba Imports PTY LTD (scuba diving equipment import company with retail and dive training store under the business name of Dive Tub), Western Blue Dive and Charter PTY LTD (dive shop and charter vessel)
- Arc Subsea (commercial diving equipment supply and underwater welding training company), Scuba Imports PTY LTD (scuba diving equipment import company with retail and dive training store under the business name of Dive Tub), Western Blue Dive and Charter PTY LTD (dive shop and charter vessel)
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
Commercial Diver and Supervisor
Cal Dive
11.2008 - 07.2014
- Roles:
- Project Supervisor
- Dive Supervisor
- Underwater Inspector 3.1U
- Underwater Welder
- Dive medic Technician
- Construction Diver
- Skipper
- Dive companies I worked for: Cal Dive, Seaforce, Tidmouth Marine Services Ltd, Edwards Diving Services, Sea Tech, SMS, Sealand Ltd, AMC Subsea
Corporal VMA Class2
British Army
01.2000 - 10.2008
- Roles:
- Vehicle Mechanic Heavy A Class 2
- Radio Operator
- Physical Training Instructor Class 2
- Adventure Training Instructor
- Rank on leaving: Corporal
- Operational medals awarded: Iraq & Kosavo
Education
Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
Plenty Training
Perth, WA12.2014
Diploma - Hyperbaric Operations
ADAS
12.2012
BTEC National Vocational Qualification Level2 - Transporting Goods By Road
Edexcel
12.2001
Motor Vehicle Mechanic's Craft Studies Part 2 - Heavy Vehicles
City & Guilds
12.2001
National Vocational Qualification Level 2 - Engineering Foundation Q1015350
EAL EMTA Awards Limited
12.2001
Graduate Certificate - Secondary Education
Treorchy Comprehensive School
Wales12.1996
Skills
- Motorcycle riding instruction
- Motorcycle repair proficiency
- Workshop safety
- Custom fabrication
- Vehicle inspection
- Team Work
- Communication Skills
- Autonomy
- Problem-solving
- Ability to Follow Direction
- Customer Service
- Self Motivation
- Computer Literacy
- Management Skills
- Team Leadership
- Working At Heights
- Learning Aptitude
- Confined Space Work
- Forklift Operation
- Job Analysis
- Job Safety Analysis
- Hard Working
- Business Development
- Logistics
- Automotive Parts Interpreting
- Automotive Engineering
- Automotive Replacement Parts
- Engineering
- Workplace Health and Safety
- MIG Welding
- Arc Welding
- Flux Cored Arc Welding
- Oxy Cutting
- Welding Inspection
- First Aid
Certification
- Motorcycle Instructor Licence, Western Australia, 10/31/25
- Drivers Licence, Western Australia, 02/28/28
- Diver Medic Technician, Professional Diving Center, 03/31/16
- Irata Rope Access Level 1 Certificate, IRATA, 08/31/14
- Welder Diver Certificate E4, EAL, 11/30/18
- Subsea welding Cswip 3.2U Certificate, TWI, 06/30/18
- Hydroblasting Induction, IFAP, 05/01/12 - Current
- Gas Test Atmospheres Certificate, DTSonline, 01/01/17 - Current
- RIIWHS204D Working Safely at Heights, DTSonline, 01/01/17 - Current
- Confined Space Entry Ticket, DTSonline, 01/01/17 - Current
- LF Forklift Licence, 12/06/28
- Basic Rigging Licence, 12/06/28
- High Risk EWP Licence, 12/06/28
Languages
English
Timeline
Motorcycle Mechanic Apprentice
CR Motorcycle Rental
08.2023 - Current
Motorcycle Riding Instructor
CR Motorcycle Rental
08.2023 - Current
Director
Arc Subsea, Scuba Imports PTY LTD & Western Blue Dive and Charter PTY LTD
07.2014 - 07.2024
Commercial Diver and Supervisor
Cal Dive
11.2008 - 07.2014
Corporal VMA Class2
British Army
01.2000 - 10.2008
BTEC National Vocational Qualification Level2 - Transporting Goods By Road
Edexcel
Motor Vehicle Mechanic's Craft Studies Part 2 - Heavy Vehicles
City & Guilds
National Vocational Qualification Level 2 - Engineering Foundation Q1015350
EAL EMTA Awards Limited
Certificate IV - Training and Assessment
Plenty Training
Diploma - Hyperbaric Operations
ADAS
Graduate Certificate - Secondary Education
Treorchy Comprehensive School
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