Christopher Topping Email & Phone Number

Macduff, Scotland, Gb

Peterhead, Scotland, United Kingdom

Elgin, Moray, United Kingdom

Good Customer service,Generating profit for the dealership,Managing and coaching a team of vehicle technicians and apprentices, making sure targets and business objectives are metWorking with colleagues and other departments to ensure a seamless service for customersScheduling work to meet customer needs, taking into account workshop targets, the complexity of each job and the availability of partsProviding estimates for servicing and repairs and setting timescalesAccurately recording technician time and writing technical reports and recommendations.Assisting technicians with technical challenges to identify solutionsOrdering correct parts for vehiclesEnsuring warranty standards are adhered toLiaising with other departments with regards to parts and any other queries as the workshop representativeMaking sure all servicing work is carried out correctly, competently and on time, with customer satisfaction in mindEnsuring that all work complies with DVSA, health and safety and manufacturer policy, as well as company standardsAssist in workshop when busy doing mot inspections repairs diagnostic and tachograph calibrations

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Keep equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as oil changes and brake servicing.Maintain vehicle functional condition by listening to driver’s complaints and conducting inspections, repairing engine failures, repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions, replacing parts and components and repairing body damage.Verify vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems. Comply with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.The ability to employ and use skills which may be required to test and diagnose vehicle defects/faults as defined by Motor Vehicle Retail & Repair Industry coupled with standards and SCANIA’s manufacturing specifications through the use of SDP3.Contain costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options. Foreman:- Lead and guide mechanical team, Delegate and oversee workload and jobs, Communicate, on occasion, with customers, Convey and explain opinions and advise to mechanical team, Ensure jobs are done and done to the very best standard.

Elgin

Keep equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, oil changes and replacing filters.Maintain vehicle functional condition by listening to drivers complaints, carry out inspections, repair engine failures, repair mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions, replace parts and components and repair body damage.Verify vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives, adjusting controls and systems. Comply with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.Use of knowledge base to repair, maintain and continue use of various truck models including M.A.N, RENAULT, DAF, VOLVO, SCANIA, ERF, HINO, IZUSU, HYUNDIA, IVECO, FODEN’S AND TRAILERS Regular use of Man Cat’s, Renault diagnostic tool, Jaltest and various laptop diagnostic programs for trailers. Willingness to update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.Regularly attending various breakdowns of customer vehicles and repairing vehicles at the side of the road.Foreman:- Lead and guide mechanical team, parts department and service adviser Delegate and oversee workload and jobs Communicate regularly with customers Convey and explain opinions and advise to mechanical team Ensure jobs are done and done to the very best standard Delegate ‘on-call’ jobs to suitable mechanics dependent on expertise Completion of job cards and E workshop inspection sheets

Ad-Hoc Offshore North Sea

My duties include the running of Subsea Wellhead Systems on High Pressure High temperature wells SG5 & MS700. I have gained valuable experience in running down-hole tools in both subsea and surface applications. I am responsible for running the whole Wellhead System from 30” low pressure wellhead housing 18 3/4” high pressure Wellhead housing and 13 3/8 10 ¾ 9 5/8 casing hangers wear bushings and NSP(nominal seat protector) The running of the BOP test tool, Mill and Flush tool. Also Jigging THROT’s (Tubing hanger running orientation tool) Delivering toolbox talks before commencement of running SG 5 or MS700 Wellhead systems. Participate in the safety systems on board each installation I am aboard such as Start Stop Sip and conduct hazard hunts. Support and promotion of the best practices involved in the processes and requirements of GE's policies and procedures, especially in regard to the guidelines in Environment, Health and safety (EHS) and GE's core values.

Ad-Hoc Offshore North Sea

Day Shift Supervisor for the Casing department Know as Tubular running service (involves many requirements, including ensuring job safety for myself and crew, effective job completion and excellent communication with rig crew). Repair, maintenance and servicing of diesel units and hydraulic units whilst offshore. Repair power tongs and all hydraulic handling equipment when necessary. Participation in various TOFS (time out for safety) and STOP (Safety Training Observation Program).Engagement and knowledge of safety tours and requirements at many various oilrigs.Delivering many toolbox talks before commencement of casing Tubular and completion jobs Continual personal development and knowledge base of offshore essentials and skills required to be up to date with requirements.

Macduff, Elgin, Netherlands

Keeps equipment available for use by inspecting and testing vehicles; completing preventive maintenance such as, engine tune-ups, oil changes, tyre rotation and changes, wheel balancing, replacing filters. Maintains vehicle functional condition by listening to drivers complaints; conducting inspections; repairing engine failures; repairing mechanical and electrical systems malfunctions; replacing parts and components; repairing body damage. Verifies vehicle serviceability by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems. Complies with state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards. To employ and gain such skills as may be required to test and diagnose vehicle defects/faults as defined by Motor Vehicle Retail & Repair Industry coupled with standards and M.A.N VOLVO SCANIA ERF RENAULT HINO IZUSU HYUNDIA IVECO AND FODEN’S manufacturing specifications. Contains costs by using warranty; evaluating service and parts options. Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications. Accomplishes maintenance and organization mission by completing related results as needed. Attending breakdowns of customer vehicles and repairing vehicles at the side of the road.

Coatbridge, Bathgate

To assist in all the following until able to work unsupervised. To ensure Customer Satisfaction in the service and repair of motor vehicles /trailers of all types. To ASSIST in carrying out all such servicing & repairs to vehicles, trailers & other plant and equipment as directed, in a safe, economical, effective and productive manner. To employ and gain such skills as may be required to test and diagnose vehicle defects/faults as defined by Motor Vehicle Retail & Repair Industry coupled with standards and M.A.N VOLVO SCANIA ERF AND FODEN’S manufacturing specifications. Promote and engage with PERSONAL, TEAM AND COMPANY PHILOSOPHY development. Observe, respect and abide by Works Rules and Procedures. I attend relevant training courses at Lagta Group Training which involved going for week blocks once a month . I adhered to the Health and Safety at work policy, ensuring protective clothing is used properly at all times and appropriate practices and procedures, relevant to the work in hand are always followed. Further co-operate with the company by observing all Health and Safety rules and complying with any measures introduced to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

City And Guilds Svq Level 3, Hgv Mechanics, Pass

I attend relevant training courses at Lagta Group Training which involved going for week blocks once a month.

7 Standard Grades, Standard Grades