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Kevin Richards

Dianella,WA

Summary

Dynamic Workshop Foreman with nearly four years of leadership experience at Malaga Suspensions, specializing in suspension systems and wheel alignments. Proven ability to enhance team performance and deliver exceptional technical support. A licensed LV mechanic with strong problem-solving skills, dedicated to achieving high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Workshop Foreman

Malaga Suspensions
07.2018 - 07.2025

Roles include

Workshop Forman/manager, day to day running of workshop including leadership role with mechanics and fitters.

Suspension technician, suspension fitting, diagnosis, leaf spring resetting.

Shock absorber rebuilding and revalving.

Wheel alignments.

Trade and retail customer technical support.

Owner KBR Bricklaying

Self Employed
11.2002 - 07.2018

Initially started bricklayer as a labourer subcontractor in 2002 and progressed to bricklaying. Became leading hand on commercial appartment sites in the Perth metropolitan area.

I then started my own team in 2007 and worked for various Perth builders including Ross North and Content Living.

I ceased bricklaying in 2018.

Education

Year 12

Woodvale SHS
Woodvale WA
11.1990

Year 11 -

Saint Stephen’s School
Duncraig, WA
12.1989

Year 8-10 -

Karratha SHS
Karratha, WA
1988

Skills

    Licenced LV mechanic

    Suspension steering and brake specialist

    Wheel alignment tech

    Shock absorber tech

    Almost 4 year experience as workshop Forman/manager

Timeline

Workshop Foreman

Malaga Suspensions
07.2018 - 07.2025

Owner KBR Bricklaying

Self Employed
11.2002 - 07.2018

Year 12

Woodvale SHS

Year 11 -

Saint Stephen’s School

Year 8-10 -

Karratha SHS
Kevin Richards