Ian

About me:

Candidate Info :
I have recently left the British army after a 9 year career as a recovery mechanic to pursue a career as a professional driver in Australia. My job involved many different driving duties as well as using a large variation of vehicles and trailers. I’m a hard worker, good work ethic, always keen to improve my skills as well as being a extremely fit and strong individual. I’m on a year working visa however I’m very keen to stay here and wanting to seek sponsor ship through a career in driving.

Experience :
Worked As corpral, Recovery mechanic class one at 2 Close Support Battalion from January 2013 to April 2015
2 Close Support Battalion – Germany 2013 – 2015

Duties
• Responsible for 15 junior employees

• Assist with the up keep and managment of a fleet of 10 vehicles

• Ensure all maintenance is carried out correctly and on time on all vehicles

• Check vehicles are kept to the highest standard of cleanliness

• Book requested transport and ensure all paperwork is correct

• Archive all paperwork and licensing information correctly

• Load and secure goods ensuring all equipment is stowed properly

• Unload goods ensuring the highest standard of health and safety is used

• Perform correct close down procedures of a vehicle once the road move has been completed and report faults if required

• Remain on call to the driver of vehicle recovery assistance

• Plan and command convoys for large numbers of vehicles

• Provide driver training and teach self recovery

• Provide education and mentoring to junior members of the team

• Plan activities, charity events and team cohesion days

Qualifications and Training
Licenses held are C, LR, MR, HR, HC and MC (open)
Recovery mechanic class one
Health and safety at work qualified
GCSEs 9+
Key Skills Level 2 Numeracy and Literacy
Potential Non Commissioned Officers course
Junior Non Commissioned Officers course
Level 3 personal trainer

Worked As lance corpral recovery mechanic at Logistic Support Regiment from January 2011 to January 2013
4 Logistic Support Regiment – Abingdon 2011 – 2013