Manager Maintenance Technician
Resume:
Full Name: Dereck John Pietersen
Contact Information: Cellphone - 083-***-****
Email – ***************@*****.***
** ***** ******, *******, **** London 5257
Born: 7th September 1975 Nationality: South Africa Married: Yes Dependants: 2
Core Competencies
Good communication skills, assertive and ability to listen and take instruction. Attention to detail and hands on. Good mechanical and general maintenance knowledge. Use my common sense and practical skills in the workplace. Trustworthy and reliable. Work Experience - Current Employment
Motorcycle Mechanic [November 2015 to Present]
Grim Cycles I Vicky and Venz – Owner
Overhaul engines. Services and repairs to motorcycles, scooters, off-road bikes, quad bikes. Spray painting. Road worthy vehicles. Inspect and test vehicles. Run errands for owner and collect parts/materials from suppliers. Assist clients in a professional manner when collecting and delivering vehicles to clients.
Work Experience – Previous Employment
DJ’s Maintenance & Garden Service [July 2006 to November 2014] Self-Employed
Repairs to lawnmowers and generators. General maintenance to homes: Replace door hinges and locks, painting, repair roof leaks and replace gutters, replace broken glass in windows. Basic plumbing such as replacing taps and pipes, replace sinks and toilets. Basic electrical repairs: replace damaged outlets and plugs, replace thermostat in ovens and fridges. Build wooden book shelves and storage shelves. Cut garden lawns, remove garden refuse and general upkeep of gardens. Order materials and collect from suppliers. Site Foreman [August 2004 to June 2006]
Red Pepper Renovations
Collect staff and materials for sites as per instruction from Manager. Oversee staff on site. Maintenance Technician [March 2002 – February 2003; Contract extended to February 2004] Kromberg & Schubert I Gavin – Maintenance Manager
Repairs and general maintenance of buildings: Basic plumbing such replacing taps and repairing pipes. Fix leaking roof, basic electrical work such as repairing plugs and outlets. Replacing hinges and locks on doors. Maintenance of mechanical equipment as instructed by maintenance manager. Ensure all systems remain in good running order to prevent any delays on the plant lines. Run errands for office and workshop.
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Work Experience – Previous Employment
Production Line Operator [March 2001 to September 2001] Multi-Pump Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd – Mr Foster (Owner) Tend metal moulding to cast and produce bell housing and production of gearmax differential covers for Volkswagen South Africa. Cut up metal and feed into machine to be melted. Pour metal into moulding with ladle to cast bell housings. Remove castings from mould. Smooth and clean surface of moulds. Assist on other lines.
Driver Code 08 [June 1996 to November 2000]
Sun Couriers RCS I Connie Barnard – RCS Manager
Delivery and collection of parcels for regional route East London to Queenstown/Sterkstroom and Kingwilliamstown. Ensure parcels delivered on time. Make sure paper work completed correctly and handed to office. Assist with receiving shipments and dispatching of shipments on a Saturday. Motor Mechanic (VW Beetle Engine) [March 1994 to April 1996] Beetle Mania I Charles Claassen - Owner
Rebuild and assemble VW Beetle, VW Kombi and VW Beach Buggy engines and ensure vehicles are roadworthy. Inspect and test vehicles. General maintenance and servicing of engines such as oil changes, replacing filters and brakes. Run errands such as collecting parts and materials. Profile
I am a semi-skilled mechanic with knowledge and skills gained from my working experience throughout my career. I am willing to learn new skills and believe in being flexible. I am a reliable, hard working and self-motivated person. I have proven that I am able to work well in a team as I did at Sun Couriers and Kromberg & Schubert and can also work on my own using my initiative as proven at Beetle Mania and Grim Cycles.
Education
Grade 9 – Cambridge High School
References
Grim Cycles I Venz - Owner I 079-***-****
Kromberg & Schubert I Gavin – Written Reference
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