Simon Turner
Medowie
Summary
Light + heavy qualified mechanic, experienced in wide variety of vehicles and equipment.
I have a can do attitude and the ability to work under pressure. If I haven’t done it I’ll give it a go , everything is just nuts and bolts!
I have a good history of successful jobs including major suspension repairs, engine rebuilds and many others.
I have lead a shift in a previous job showing great leadership and the ability to maintain a strong , productive and efficient shift every week.
I like to work and mechanics is my passion, I consider myself loyal and don’t enjoy letting people down !
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanic/fitter
Hunter valley heavy maintenance
Beresfield
04.2024 - Current
- Carry out preventative maintenance, scheduled maintenance, minor and major repairs on wide variety of light/ heavy, plant and construction vehicles eg. Road transport , general public light vehicles, diggers, dozers, traffic control equipment, road paving machines including trucks trailers and skid steers etc… list goes on.
- Hydraulic hose repairs including making the hoses.
- Carrying out and assisting in on call and breakdown services.
Mechanic Leading Hand
Trucksmart
Beresfield
03.2021 - 04.2024
- Completed Heavy vehicle upgrade.
- Carried out scheduled maintenance on wide range of manufactures, Scania, Volvo, CAT, kenworth, frieghtliner etc..
- performed rebuilds and Volvo and Scania engines.
- carried out preventative maintenance and repairs on various manufacturers including trailers.
- attended breakdowns including on site repairs at other workshops.
- Delegated work to employees and helped maintain an efficient and safe work environment
- Worked alongside other leading hands and parts interpreters to ensure a smooth transition for shift handovers.
- Helped new employees, co workers and apprentices achieve new knowledge and skills in the trade and help further their own personal goals and employer requirements.
Mechanic
Newcastle Mazda
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Carried out minor and major jobs, servicing, preventative maintanence, engine replacements, top end rebuilds, gearbox replacements and clutch replacements etc..
- Utilised wide range of diagnostics equipment eg scan tools etc..
- Completed light vehicle apprenticeship Via Mazda technical training
Education
High School Diploma -
Tomaree High School
Salamander Bay, NSWSkills
- Suspension Systems
- Pneumatic Systems
- Fuel Systems
- Electrical Systems
- Engine Repair
- Vehicle Inspections
- Hydraulic Systems
- Brake Systems
- Commercial Driver's License
- Diagnostic Tools
- Emissions Control
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Team Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Forklift Operation
- Welding
- Job Prioritizing
Timeline
Mechanic/fitter
Hunter valley heavy maintenance
04.2024 - Current
Mechanic Leading Hand
Trucksmart
03.2021 - 04.2024
Mechanic
Newcastle Mazda
01.2017 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Tomaree High School