CURRICULUM VITAE

FOR

JOHN PHIRI

** ***** ******, *** *******

Harare

ZIMBABWE

Cell: +263********* / +263*********

Email: acxnt2@r.postjobfree.com / acxnt2@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE

I have 10 years post apprenticeship experience in the haulage companies and automotive service workshops. I have worked for Plan International, Lafarge Cement trucking, Frequency trucking and am highly skilled in overhauling engines, clutch systems, transmissions, differentials, and suspension systems. I am also competent in diagnosis of vehicle faults (Engine diagnosis, Chassis diagnosis, and Basic Electrical diagnosis), aircon servicing, wheel balancing and alignment. During my tenure with the above mentioned organisations I was responsible for maintaining motor vehicles in excellent working condition and meeting customers’ satisfaction. I am looking for an opportunity within an automotive service workshop where I can bring significant value and continue to develop my skills further

WORK EXPERIENCE

TOYOTA ZIMBABWE

POSITION: Automotive Service Technician

PERIOD: May 2012 to date

ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Carrying out vehicle diagnosis.

Carrying out minor, middle and major services to include aircon servicing, brake overhauls, tyre replacement wheel balancing and alignments.

Overhauling engines, clutch systems, gearboxes and differentials

Suspension repairs to include wheel bearing, shock absorbers, universal joints, ball joints, steering knuckles, tie rod ends and steering rack replacements.

Servicing Hino Trucks.

Road testing repaired vehicles

Training and supervision of semi-skilled personnel and apprentices.

Obtained a recognized certificates in Toyota Tech, Professional Tech and Diagnosis Technician.

Predelivery inspections of new vehicles

Preparing vehicles for certification of fitness

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PLAN INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATION

POSITION: Mechanic / Technical Advisor / Chauffer

PERIOD: Jan 2010 to April 2012

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

Maintenance of vehicles, motor cycles and diesel generators.

Assisting in procurement of motor spares.

Performing quality checks for specialised repairs sublet at service garages.

Compiling month end reports of vehicles, motor cycles and generators.

Recovering of broken down Plan vehicles in rural areas.

Managed to keep the fleet running in spite of budget constraints.

Responsible for transporting Plan personnel and international delegates to country side projects.

Supervising drivers.

LAFARGE CEMENT ZIMBABWE

POSITION: Workshop Foreman / Mechanic

PERIOD: Feb 2007 to April 2009

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

Servicing of haulage trucks, buses, pool cars, trailers, diesel and petrol generators and bulk tankers

Supervising workshop personnel.

Quality checks on all repaired trucks.

Preparing trucks and scania buses for fitness certification.

Compiling month end reports of trucks, buses, pool cars.

Procurement of spares for vehicles.

Engines, clutch, transmissions and differential repairs.

Pneumatic and hydraulic repairs.

Troubleshooting vehicle faults (Engines, Chassis, basic electrical and noise and vibrations diagnosis).

Suspension repairs, wheel alignments and balancing

Heating and Air- conditioner repairs.

Achieved a zero tolerance on breakdowns, comebacks and workshop accidents

Championed safety workshop practices.

FREQUENCY TRUCKING (PVT) LTD

POSITION: Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanic

PERIOD: Jan 2005 to JAN 2007

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS:

Engine, clutch, transmission and differential overhauls.

Maintenance of load, Haste, Trinity trailers.

Attending to truck breakdowns.

Preparing trucks and trailers for certificate of fitness.

Charge hand of Unit shop.

Training of Apprentices.

Carrying out diagnosis on trucks and trailers.

Test driving repaired Freightliner and International trucks.

Responsible for mobile repairs.

VEHICLES WORKED ON:

Freightliner and International trucks (Detroit 60series, Cummins (M11 and N14) and Caterpillar Engines)

Toyota all models (Landcruiser, Hilux, Corolla, Yaris, Runx)

Isuzus KB280 and K250.

Scania buses.

Daf Trucks and buses (920).

Hino trucks 300 and 500 series.

Coaster buses.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Hexco Motor Mechanic Trade Certificate.

Certificate of 4 years Apprenticeship Training.

Heavy and light vehicle drivers’ licence.

City and Guilds certificate in Bookkeeping and Accounts.

Toyota Technician Certificate.

Toyota Pro Tech Certificate.

City and Guilds Computerised Accounts Certificate.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Zimbabwe Junior Certificate.-1990

Cambridge Ordinary Level Certificate. 7 passes including Mathematics and English Language.-1992

STRENGHTHS:

Ability to work under pressure.

Capable of working for extended hours.

Team Player.

Self-driven and passionate to meet set targets.

Fixing it the right time without compromising quality is my motto.

References available upon request.

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