Samuel Whitbread
13 Maxwell Street, Tamworth,Nsw
Summary
Head Mechanic with years of proven skills in diagnosing and correcting malfunctions in all vehicle systems. Excellent record of completing repairs, installations and refurbishments quickly and within estimated costs. Good recordkeeping, cash handling, training and time management skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Mechanic
Goodyear Autocare
01.2021 - Current
- Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, securing favourable pricing for parts and materials.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Increased workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Streamlined workflow, effectively managing multiple repair tasks simultaneously.
- Raised overall shop performance by mentoring junior mechanics and sharing technical expertise.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Prevented potential breakdowns, conducting comprehensive preventative maintenance checks on client vehicles.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Carried out registration inspections (Pink slip)
Property Maintenance Manager
Redhill Hospitalty
04.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained safe living environments for tenants by ensuring proper functioning of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
- Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.
- Participated in property improvement projects such as renovations or upgrades that contributed to an increase in rental rates and overall property value.
- Implemented energy-saving initiatives such as installing energy-efficient lighting or upgrading insulation leading to reduced utility costs for the property.
- Increased efficiency of work orders completion by prioritizing tasks based on urgency and available resources.
- Reported issues to property manager so effective resolutions could be put into place.
- Managed inventory of tools, parts, and supplies to maintain efficient workflow without unnecessary delays or expenses.
- Safely and effectively handled wide range of cleaning products and solutions.
- Improved property conditions by conducting regular maintenance inspections and addressing issues promptly.
- Maintained exterior areas of the property, including lawns, gardens, common areas, and pool area.
- Monitored pH, chlorine, alkalinity and water hardness and took steps to maintain pool at optimal levels.
Mechanic
Holland Automotive
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Fabricated trailer components, stock crates and various welding tasks.
- Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, securing favourable pricing for parts and materials.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Increased workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Streamlined workflow, effectively managing multiple repair tasks simultaneously.
- Raised overall shop performance by mentoring junior mechanics and sharing technical expertise.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Prevented potential breakdowns, conducting comprehensive preventative maintenance checks on client vehicles.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Head Mechanic
Leichts Tyre And Auto
01.2019 - 01.2019
- Replaced truck tyres and various agricultural tyres onsite and in the call out truck.
- Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, securing favourable pricing for parts and materials.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Increased workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Streamlined workflow, effectively managing multiple repair tasks simultaneously.
- Raised overall shop performance by mentoring junior mechanics and sharing technical expertise.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Prevented potential breakdowns, conducting comprehensive preventative maintenance checks on client vehicles.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Workshop Controller
Kmart Tyre And Auto
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Controlled the work flow, and delegated jobs to other team members.
- Opening and closing of the store during the week and saturdays.
- Assisted the store manager with office duties, phone calls, customers, quotes, invoicing and cash handling.
- Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, securing favourable pricing for parts and materials.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Increased workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Streamlined workflow, effectively managing multiple repair tasks simultaneously.
- Raised overall shop performance by mentoring junior mechanics and sharing technical expertise.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Prevented potential breakdowns, conducting comprehensive preventative maintenance checks on client vehicles.
- Trained and coached junior employees on procedures for completing various types of repairs and maintenance on cars and light trucks.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Apprentice Mechanic
Smitty's Tyres And More
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, securing favourable pricing for parts and materials.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Increased workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Streamlined workflow, effectively managing multiple repair tasks simultaneously.
- Raised overall shop performance by mentoring junior mechanics and sharing technical expertise.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Prevented potential breakdowns, conducting comprehensive preventative maintenance checks on client vehicles.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Apprentice Mechanic
Kmart Tyre And Auto
10.2012 - 05.2015
- Replaced tyres and performed wheel alignments.
- Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, securing favourable pricing for parts and materials.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Increased workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Streamlined workflow, effectively managing multiple repair tasks simultaneously.
- Raised overall shop performance by mentoring junior mechanics and sharing technical expertise.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Ordered repair parts quickly to prevent delays in projects and repair work.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Prevented potential breakdowns, conducting comprehensive preventative maintenance checks on client vehicles.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Apprentice Mechanic
Highway's Service
02.2011 - 05.2012
- Assessed vehicle maintenance status and completed needed service.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
- Increased workshop efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Streamlined workflow, effectively managing multiple repair tasks simultaneously.
- Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
- Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Test drove vehicles to determine problems and test repairs.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Prevented potential breakdowns, conducting comprehensive preventative maintenance checks on client vehicles.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
Education
Cert 3 Light Automotive Repairs
Tafe Nsw
Tamworth11.2014
Pink Slip Inspector
Tafe Nsw
Tamworth09.2023
Cert 2 Business Studies
Tafe Nsw
TamworthYear 10
Oxley High School
North Tamworth, NSW2008
Skills
- Parts Fabrication and welding
- Alignments and tyre fitting experience
- Great problem solving skills on the fly
- Ability to work in a very fast and efficient manner, able to multi task efficiently
- Teaching apprentices and junior staff
- I work great in a team or on my own
- Vehicle and electrical diagnostics
- Honest and reliable
- Always willing to learn new skills
- I have a great relationship with local parts suppliers
References
Damian Goulding
Manager at Goodyear Autocare
Ph. 0414 842 522
Steven Holland
Owner of Holland Automotive
Ph. 0429 402 429
Aiyla Stacey
Manager of Redhill Tamworth
Ph. 0478 684 010
Timeline
Head Mechanic
Goodyear Autocare
01.2021 - Current
Property Maintenance Manager
Redhill Hospitalty
04.2020 - 01.2021
Head Mechanic
Leichts Tyre And Auto
01.2019 - 01.2019
Mechanic
Holland Automotive
06.2018 - 03.2020
Workshop Controller
Kmart Tyre And Auto
01.2016 - 01.2019
Apprentice Mechanic
Smitty's Tyres And More
01.2015 - 01.2016
Apprentice Mechanic
Kmart Tyre And Auto
10.2012 - 05.2015
Apprentice Mechanic
Highway's Service
02.2011 - 05.2012
Cert 3 Light Automotive Repairs
Tafe Nsw
Pink Slip Inspector
Tafe Nsw
Cert 2 Business Studies
Tafe Nsw
Year 10
Oxley High School
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