Project Managed the largest vehicle maintenance Program in Afghanistan (NMS-GVS)

Managed and supervised various workshops throughout Scotland with a team of various technicians and parts personnel on a daily basis, ensuring all vehicles maintained to strict industry and government guidelinesEnsured that strict warranty and contractual procedures were upheld at all times and that compliance to company procedures was achievedResponsible for ensuring monthly Work In Progress of 4,500+ hours invoiced to Volvo StandardsEnsured high quality standards were maintained and all work was carried out within Health & Safety regulationsResolved any technical issues which arose swiftly and completed full training on specialized diagnostic equipmentProvided both physical and specialist technical engineering support and training to the truck and bus network throughout Scotland including the overseeing of a Dedicated Maintenance Program at Lothian Buses, Edinburgh

• Myself and many members of my immediate family worked with this family owned company for most of its 80 years in operation• Maintained a fleet of approx 40 luxury coaches and service vehicles, via the work of a team of six engineering staff• Ensured all MOT specifications were adhered to in all vehicles and supervised the daily workload and performance of staff• Carried out coach tours throughout the UK and Europe as and when required

• Completed a four month contract holding responsibility for a forty strong team of mechanics engaged in the overhaul and preparation of military vehicles at NATO headquarters in Holland for the second Gulf war • Successfully gained all required security clearance for this highly sensitive operation

• Manufactured and aligned large compressor units for tunnelling and overhauled submersible water pumps• Assisted in the overhaul of private boats in addition to manufacturing and assembling automated safety systems for various major clients• Contributed to the preparation and assembly of pipe work / skids for the offshore oil industry and carried out any other mechanical work as and when required

• Successfully completed a 4 year apprenticeship to become a fully time served mechanic and gained comprehensive experience in the maintenance and reconditioning of Gardner, Volvo, Leyland, Cummins, Perkins and Mercedes Benz engines• Overhauling of other major units including water pumps, compressors, gearboxes and performed general fleet maintenance as required