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Blaise Palatchie

Palmerston North,MWT

Summary

I am a motivated and hands-on individual with practical experience working around heavy diesel machinery, farm equipment, and mechanical systems. I have a proven ability to follow and promote workplace health and safety standards, gained through work experience in mechanical workshops and leadership in fast-paced hospitality environments. I am able to do basic maintenance and servicing of small machines, farm vehicles, and equipment, with a strong work ethic developed through consistent weekend and holiday work during high school. I am confident operating machinery such as small tractors, forklifts and pallet jacks, and eager to continue learning in a trade environment. I'm Seeking an opportunity to begin a career in a Heavy Diesel Mechanic role and contribute to a professional workshop team.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Supervisor

Carls jr, RBD
, Palmerston North
08.2022 - Current
  • Lead by example in following industry health and safety standards, while training crew members to do the same
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to ensure a positive and consistent dining experience
  • Managed shift operations, including opening and closing duties, to support smooth daily business functions
  • Supervised staff in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, ensuring team efficiency, satisfaction, and performance

Heavy Diesel Mechanic (work experience)

Machinery specialists LTD
, Palmerston North
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Assisted with maintenance and repair of heavy diesel machinery in a workshop setting
  • Followed workplace health and safety procedures when working with heavy equipment
  • Gained hands-on experience assembling/disassembling machine tracks
  • Performed basic servicing on small excavators and general machine maintenance

Casual Grocery Assistant

New world, Foodstuffs north island
, Palmerston North
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Stocked shelves and maintained product displays to ensure visibility and accessibility
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and selections, providing friendly and helpful service
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of store areas and equipment
  • Operated pallet jacks to transport stock from storage to the sales floor
  • Rotated grocery items according to the FIFO (First In, First Out) method to ensure product freshness
  • Attended early start shifts 5am

Dairy Farm Hand (holidays and weekends)

Hoggards farming group
, Kiwitia
12.2020 - 01.2022
  • Maintained cleanliness of barns and equipment to meet hygiene and animal welfare standards
  • Assisted with daily feeding and care of dairy cattle
  • Performed basic maintenance on farm vehicles and equipment
  • Supported milking operations, including monitoring and cleaning milking equipment
  • Operated farm machinery such as tractors, hay balers, and manure spreaders

Education

Certificate of Automotive Engineering Level 3 - Automotive Engineering

UCOL
Palmerston North
11-2025

NCEA Level 2 -

Freyberg Highschool
Palmerston North, NZ
11-2023

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Safety conscious
  • Dedicated and hard working

Extra information

  • I have a full class one license
  • I love to go to the gym to keep fit
  • I love hiking and tramping
  • I am a blood donor

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Casual Grocery Assistant

New world, Foodstuffs north island
02.2025 - 07.2025

Heavy Diesel Mechanic (work experience)

Machinery specialists LTD
01.2025 - 08.2025

Shift Supervisor

Carls jr, RBD
08.2022 - Current

Dairy Farm Hand (holidays and weekends)

Hoggards farming group
12.2020 - 01.2022

Certificate of Automotive Engineering Level 3 - Automotive Engineering

UCOL

NCEA Level 2 -

Freyberg Highschool
Blaise Palatchie