Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Awards
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Martin Pollock

Taylor,ACT

Summary

Highly skilled and dedicated Automotive technician with over 15 years of experience in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a wide range of vehicle, including European brands. Proven ability to lead teams, improve workshop efficiency and ensure a high quality service standards.

Throughout my journey, I have developed a passion for connecting with people, fostering trust, and creating safe spaces where individuals feel heard and valued. Guided by core values of honesty, kindness, and open-mindedness, I approach every interaction with genuine care and a focus on building meaningful relationships.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Office assistance

Paul Whyte Automotive
06.2025 - 09.2025
  • Handle customer enquires.
  • Oversaw part inventory.

Mechanic

Tyre Plus, Phillip
11.2022 - 04.2024
  • Vehicle servicing light and commercial.
  • Engine + Transmission rebuilds and replacements.

Detailer

AMA Smash repairs, Belconnen
06.2022 - 11.2022
  • Wash and clean vehicles with detail for customer handover.
  • Give support to Body and paint shops.


Office manager

City car care, Braddon
03.2021 - 02.2022
  • Opening and closing business.
  • Managed workshop workflow.
  • Handled customer enquiries.


Automotive Technician

Gulson Jeep and Alfa Romeo.
09.2019 - 02.2021
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, demonstrating pride in personal workspace while contributing to overall shop cleanliness.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.

Automotive Technician

Lennock Hyundai
03.2019 - 08.2019
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine software updates and fluid changes.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.

Automotive Technician

National Capital Motors Suzuki and Renault
11.2018 - 03.2019
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules.
  • Improved workshop efficiency.
  • Diagnosing vehicles with Manufacture software with detailed reports.

Swim Instructor

Swimming Life Saving Association
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
  • Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.
  • Improved swimmer confidence by providing consistent positive reinforcement and constructive feedback on technique.

Mechanic

Southern Automotive
02.2018 - 06.2018
  • Inspected and tested equipment to locate worn and damaged parts.
  • Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
  • Maintained a high quality to OH&S procedures.

Mechanic

M&B Spares
07.2017 - 02.2018
  • Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
  • Overhauling engines, gearboxes and steering components.
  • Light and commercial vehicles.
  • High quality of precession in restoration rebuilds.

Mechanic

Ultra Tune Tuggeranong
10.2016 - 06.2017
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Promoting a well known brand and establishment.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.

Automotive Technician

Lennock Motors Volkswagen
01.2012 - 10.2016
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules.
  • Improved vehicle performance by conducting thorough diagnostic tests and repairing or replacing faulty components.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.


Automotive Technician

Audi Centre Canberra
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • Completed Certificate 3 in light automotive.
  • Streamlined service scheduling to minimize customer wait times.
  • Increased workshop efficiency with organization of tools and equipment.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of automotive industry standards and practices.

Education

Cert 3 light automotive -

Regional Group training
01.2011

Year 12 Certificate -

MacKillop Catholic College
01.2007

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Mechanical skills
  • Telephone manner
  • Ability to work individually
  • Cash Handling
  • Digital skills

Timeline

Office assistance

Paul Whyte Automotive
06.2025 - 09.2025

Mechanic

Tyre Plus, Phillip
11.2022 - 04.2024

Detailer

AMA Smash repairs, Belconnen
06.2022 - 11.2022

Office manager

City car care, Braddon
03.2021 - 02.2022

Automotive Technician

Gulson Jeep and Alfa Romeo.
09.2019 - 02.2021

Automotive Technician

Lennock Hyundai
03.2019 - 08.2019

Automotive Technician

National Capital Motors Suzuki and Renault
11.2018 - 03.2019

Swim Instructor

Swimming Life Saving Association
07.2018 - 10.2018

Mechanic

Southern Automotive
02.2018 - 06.2018

Mechanic

M&B Spares
07.2017 - 02.2018

Mechanic

Ultra Tune Tuggeranong
10.2016 - 06.2017

Automotive Technician

Lennock Motors Volkswagen
01.2012 - 10.2016

Automotive Technician

Audi Centre Canberra
01.2007 - 01.2012

Cert 3 light automotive -

Regional Group training

Year 12 Certificate -

MacKillop Catholic College

Awards

SIRS 00024 Retail Customer Engagement, Cert 3 in light Automotive.

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