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Ben Ashby

Timaru,CAN

Summary

Automotive Technician with experience in all aspects of the automotive light vehicle industry, excluding tire fitment and wheel alignments.

I have been employed at South Canterbury Toyota, Subaru, and Holden, and I have attended ongoing training and development during my time there.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Automotive Technician

South Canterbury Toyota
Timaru, CAN
02.2015 - 09.2025
  • Executed comprehensive servicing and repairs on automotive light vehicles across electrical and mechanical systems.
  • Conducted diagnostics to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical faults.
  • Utilized manufacturer diagnostic equipment and software for Toyota, Holden, and Subaru vehicles.
  • Interpreted manufacturer service information, wiring diagrams, and repair guides for diagnostic procedures.
  • Trained and mentored automotive apprentice technicians and work experience students within the workshop.
  • Preforming Warrant of Fitness Inspections.
  • Experience as Workshop Job Coordinator.

Education

Automotive Motor Industry - Automotive Electrical, Mechanical Levels 3,4

Mito
11-2019

Automotive Motor Industry - Motor Industry (Level 3) (Cars/Motorcycles)

Aoraki Polytechnic
Timaru, NZ
11-2014

Skills

  • Vehicle inspection and diagnostics
  • Engine repair and maintenance
  • Use of diagnostic tools
  • Quality control measures
  • Preventive servicing techniques
  • Mechanical and electrical skills
  • Time efficiency
  • Team-oriented approach
  • Ability to read and understand automotive wiring diagrams and service information

Certification

  • NCEA Level one and Two
  • Mito National Certificate (Automotive Electrical and Mechanical Engineering) Levels 3 and 4
  • Aoraki Polytechnic Certificate in Motor Industry (Level 3) (Cars/Motorcycles)
  • Toyota certified accredited technician
  • Toyota certified pro technician
  • AECS certificate in automotive air conditioning systems
  • AECS certificate in automotive electronic diagnostics
  • Warrant of Fitness Certificate
  • Certificate of long service for Toyota (10 Years)

References

  • Gareth Haywood 0275432017 (S.C Toyota)
  • Mark Patterson 0276888905 (S.C Toyota)

Other Work Experience

  • Copper bar

Kitchen hand - December 2010 - February 2011

  • Pak'n Save

Grocery Assistant - December 2012 - January 2015

Timeline

Automotive Technician

South Canterbury Toyota
02.2015 - 09.2025

Automotive Motor Industry - Automotive Electrical, Mechanical Levels 3,4

Mito

Automotive Motor Industry - Motor Industry (Level 3) (Cars/Motorcycles)

Aoraki Polytechnic

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