Mechanical Engineer Service

JOHN OULTRAM

MECHANICAL ENGINEER

PROFILE

A results-driven and highly organized Mechanical Engineer with a proven track record in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. Experienced in leading teams, ensuring compliance with strict health and safety standards, and optimizing maintenance processes to increase efficiency and uptime. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering to expand expertise in renewable energy and environmental management.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Mechanical & Electrical Systems: Expert in diagnostics, fault-finding, and repair of complex systems including hydraulics, braking, and 3-phase electrics.

Team Leadership: Skilled in supervising and coordinating teams to ensure the safe, timely, and effective completion of all maintenance and repair tasks.

Preventive Maintenance: Proficient in developing and implementing maintenance schedules to extend equipment lifespan and reduce costly breakdowns.

Documentation & Compliance: Highly accurate with meticulous attention to detail in maintaining repair logs, parts inventory, and ensuring adherence to all safety protocols and regulatory standards.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mobile Service Engineer Tip Trailers

September 2024 – Present

Perform advanced fault-finding and repair on HGV trailers, rectifying issues to ensure operational readiness.

Conduct detailed loaded brake tests, analyzing reports to certify vehicle safety and compliance.

Maintain precise documentation for all parts and jobs, ensuring accurate record-keeping and billing.

Respond to and resolve all driver-identified repair issues, minimizing downtime and improving fleet reliability.

Workshop Manager Stagecoach

April 2024 – September 2024

Managed the maintenance and repair of a fleet of 163 buses, achieving a high daily service availability rate.

Oversaw all workshop operations, ensuring strict adherence to health and safety standards and maintaining a safe work environment.

Directed a team of technicians, coordinating repair work and communicating with other departments to resolve breakdowns efficiently.

Ensured all maintenance paperwork was completed accurately and recorded properly.

Engineering Supervisor Scania Widnes

June 2019 – April 2024

Supervised the maintenance and repair of various trailer platforms, including electrical systems, braking, and ADR pipework.

Improved the MOT pass rate by streamlining job completion and ensuring all work was done to the highest standards.

Performed in-depth diagnostics and fault-finding, which maintained high levels of machine functionality.

Managed accurate records and ensured all parts were correctly allocated to each job.

HGV Trailer Service Technician Suttons Tankers

November 2015 – June 2019

Carried out a wide range of major and minor repairs on trailer platforms, including preventive maintenance.

Conducted regular inspections to identify and address potential issues before they escalated into major failures.

Maintained precise and up-to-date records of all completed work and relevant documentation.

Field Service Engineer GUNN JCB

July 2015 – November 2015

Performed diagnostics, fault-finding, and rectification on a variety of hydraulic systems for heavy equipment.

Field Service Engineer VLTest Systems

January 2014 – July 2015

Repaired and maintained DC and AC motors, and performed fault-finding on 3-phase electrical systems.

Managed the calibration of equipment and issued the necessary certifications.

Vehicle Mechanic British Army – School of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers

2012 – 2014

Managed a team of 5+ mechanics during the training period, leading the repair and maintenance of a wide range of vehicles, from Land Rovers to heavy HGVs and tracked vehicles.

Served as part of a 4-man forward repair team in Afghanistan, successfully lifting and replacing complete engines and gearboxes on armored vehicles under pressure.

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering The Open University (In Progress)

Modules focused on renewable energy and environmental engineering management.

HND Mechanical Engineering St. Helen’s College

HNC Mechanical Engineering St. Helen’s College

Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Engineering Manufacture Craft and Technician (Engineering Maintenance)

NVQ Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering Maintenance (Mechanical)

City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Engineering

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