Lachlan Caldwell
Cairns
Summary
Focused on keeping operations running smoothly and employees on-task to produce high-quality work. Knowledgeable about inventory, project and team management. Excellent communication and relationship-management skills.
Eager to learn new skills and better myself in all fields.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Workshop Manager
Dirtmove Contracting
01.2023 - Current
- Worked as the workshop/supervisor on site. As well as being on the tools in the workshop.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance schedules, prolonging the lifespan of machinery while reducing downtime due to repairs.
- Prioritized tasks effectively based on urgency and importance, enhancing overall project management capabilities.
- Purchased and oversaw inventory of supplies, tools and equipment.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and developed plans to correct problems.
- Scheduled maintenance and repair projects to maintain optimal performance of all equipment and systems.
Leading Hand/matinence Manager
Campbell Transport
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated project resources, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to strict deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Promoted safety awareness among the workforce, leading to reduced incidents and accidents on site.
- Ensured adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and best practices throughout all aspects of project management.
- Controlled costs by effectively managing inventory and improving productivity.
Diesel Mechanic
Allroads Civil And Mining
12.2021 - 10.2022
- I worked between the workshop and field maintenance in Brisbane QLD and Geraldton WA.
- Working on both heavy road transport and heavy machinery.
- I worked on a number of different makes and models of both trucks and machinery throughout this period.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, parts replacements, and services performed for reference during future work.
- Minimized costly breakdowns through proactive preventative maintenance measures on heavy equipment and vehicles.
Diesel Mechanic
South East Queensland Heavy Vehicle Rapairs.
08.2021 - 12.2021
- I worked as field maintenance and workshop based on heavy road transport and heavy machinery.
- I attended numerous after hour break downs as part of the role i was in.
- Improved customer satisfaction with thorough inspections, accurate diagnoses, and effective communication of repair needs.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, parts replacements, and services performed for reference during future work.
Diesel Mechanic
Trucksmart - Scania
01.2021 - 07.2021
- I was workshop based. With rostered after hours break down maintenance. Covering from the central coast up to the midnorth coast and west of the hunter valley.
- I covered all fields whilst working there. From general servicing to gear box overhauls and breakdown repairs off site.
- I worked on mostly scaina, mack and volvo trucks whilst there.
- Documented findings and actions taken.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
Diesel Mechanic
West End Truck Services
01.2014 - 12.2020
- I started here as an apprentice mechanic.
- I worked on all types of vehicles at this workshop. And carried out repairs from general servicing to full engine overhauls. Working closely with the small workshop crew.
- I was both workshop and field service once i was signed off as a qualified mechanic.
- Reduced downtime for vehicles by diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical issues in a timely manner.
- Maintained detailed records of all repairs, parts replacements, and services performed for reference during future work.
Education
Diesel Mechanic
Tafe NSW Tamwoth
Tamworth, NSW12.2017
Skills
- General maintenance and repairs
- Breakdown and offsite repairs
- Job Scheduling
- Workshop Organization
Timeline
Workshop Manager
Dirtmove Contracting
01.2023 - Current
Leading Hand/matinence Manager
Campbell Transport
09.2022 - 01.2023
Diesel Mechanic
Allroads Civil And Mining
12.2021 - 10.2022
Diesel Mechanic
South East Queensland Heavy Vehicle Rapairs.
08.2021 - 12.2021
Diesel Mechanic
Trucksmart - Scania
01.2021 - 07.2021
Diesel Mechanic
West End Truck Services
01.2014 - 12.2020
Diesel Mechanic
Tafe NSW Tamwoth
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