Bryne Hamandishe
Hamilton,WKO
Summary
Highly skilled and dependable with hands-on experience in performing service diagnostics and repairs on light automobiles, heavy trucks & buses, heavy duty generators, stationary engines & their implements. Expertise in interpreting technical specification, provide leadership to other team members to increase repair accuracy, minimize lost time and ensure fleet safety compliance according to NZTA rules and regulations.
Professional fleet management specialist prepared to lead and optimize vehicle operations. Skilled in logistics coordination, maintenance oversight, and cost control. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adapting to changing needs. Reliable, organized, and effective in maximizing efficiency and productivity.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heavy Vehicle Inspector
Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ)
Frankton, NewZealand
02.2024 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive vehicle safety inspections ensuring compliance with New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA)regulatory standards
- Evaluate vehicle emissions and mechanical systems, documenting findings for quality assurance.
- Collaborate with mechanics to identify repair needs, facilitating timely maintenance actions.
- Streamline inspection processes, reducing turnaround time while maintaining thoroughness of evaluations.
- Implement quality control measures that enhance overall inspection reliability and consistency.
- Prepare reports on vehicles' condition after inspection and submitted to supervisor of approximately 20 to 40 warrant of witnesses daily and more that 10 trucks from surrounding Workshops.
- Conduct in-depth inspections of vehicles to identify damage, missing parts, and mechanical issues such as Brake failure,structural deformities,steering components ,suspension components ,lighting,Certifications required.
- Strengthen client relationships through clear explanations of technical terms within the context of their specific vehicles needs.
- Facilitate successful used car transactions by providing impartial assessments of vehicles'' condition, enabling buyers to make informed purchasing decisions.
- Contribute to company growth by maintaining strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
- Expedite the inspection process by efficiently managing time and resources, ensuring that all clients received prompt service.
- Increase client satisfaction by offering tailored recommendations for vehicle maintenance and repair based on findings from inspections.
- Enhanced vehicle safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential issues.
- Perform vehicle inspections to check adherence to rules, standards or regulations and issued violations for offenders forexample Pink and Green snickered vehicles.
- Carryout WOF,COFB and Heavy Passenger Service Vehicles according to NZTA Standards.
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Pro Mechanical Private Limited
Hamilton, WKO
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Diagnosed and repaired heavy diesel engines, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Performed routine maintenance on various heavy machinery to enhance operational efficiency including COF ,WOF ,VCA repairs mai training a throughput rate of 4 trucks a day even more depending on nature of repairs.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex mechanical issues effectively.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate repair services for their heavy diesel vehicles including (ABC services),brake repairs,suspension,structural cleaning and treatment.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking parts usage to maintain adequate stock levels for common repairs.
- Enhanced communication between mechanics and service advisors, providing clear explanations of necessary repairs to customers.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to repair and maintain diesel engines according to industry standards.
- Ordered parts necessary for vehicle repairs and new installations.
- Documented findings and actions taken.
- Performed preventive maintenance on diesel engines, preventing malfunctions.
Diesel Mechanic
AUTOWORLD HARARE
Harare, Zimbabwe
04.2013 - 03.2023
- Repair and maintenance of the following heavy trucks and trailers:
- ISUZU GIGAMAX
- Shacman F3000, H3000 and X3000 trucks
- ISUZU all F-SERIES TRUCKS: FXZ26-360, FVZ400, FVM1200, FTR800-850, FSR and FRR.
- ISUZU all N-SERIES TRUCKS: NQR500, NPR400, NMR50-250, NPS x4
- ISUZU TKB300, KB250D, MAX, MUX
- ISUZU BUSES
- CHEVROLET TRAILBLAZER, CRUZE, SPARK, ORLANDO, CAPTIVA, AVEO
- Repair and routine maintenance of the following heavy vehicle models:
- Toyota Hino
- UD Quon, Pke370, UD90
- Repairs on light vehicles e.g. Toyota Hilux GD6 series, Corolla, Landcruiser, Honda Fit, Landrover, Nissan, Mazda, Ford and Mitsubishi.
- Heavy duty generator service, repair and maintenance
- Pneumatic and hydraulic repairs and maintenance
- Electrical faults diagnosis and rectification
- Tyre changing and wheel balancing
- Attending long and short distance vehicle and equipment breakdowns
- Maintaining heavy duty mobile and stationary air compressors
- Schedulling and executing breakdowns,vehicle services ,tire rotations,
Apprenticeship Training
AUTOWORLD HARARE
Harare
04.2013 - 04.2017
- Repairs on engine, transmission, electrical, fuel, lubrication, and brake systems.
- Servicing and repairing heavy duty diesel and petrol Generators.
- Maintenance of stationary engines.
- Servicing and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic components
- Tyre changing and wheel balancing
- Vehicle Wheel alignment
- Diagnoses and repairs on electrical systems e.g. starting, charging and lighting systems.
- Inspecting testing vehicles and recommends service intervals.
- Ensure compliance with the State’s requirements on vehicles and equipment
- Maintains vehicle records by capturing service and repair information.
Education
Logistics and Transport
Chartered Institute of Logistics And
Zimbabwe12-2016
Professional Certificate - Vehicle Fleet Management
Institute of Applied Logistics And Southern Africa
Zimbabwe12-2019
International Advance Diploma - Logistics and Transport
Chartered Institute of Logistics And Transport (CILT)
CILT12-2018
Postgraduate executive Certificate - Logistics and Supply chain management
University of Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe12-2018
Journeyman Class One - Moto Vehicle Mechanics including Diesel and Tractor Mechanics
Harare Polytechnic College
Harare, Zimbabwe12-2017
International Diploma - Logistics and Transport
Chartered Institute of Logistics And Transport (CILT)
Zimbabwe12-2017
International Certificate - Logistics and Transport
Chartered Institute of Logistics And
Zimbabwe12-2016
Skills
- Inspection reporting
- Inspection documentation
- Computerized diagnostic tools
- Multi-point inspection
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Basic Microsoft suite
Certification
New Zealand Transport Agency Class 5 driving Licence.
- New Zealand Transport Agency Warranty of Fitness(WOF),Certificate of Fitness(COFB) and Heavy Passenger Service Vehicle(COFB HPSV) Inspection Certifications.
Timeline
Heavy Vehicle Inspector
Vehicle Testing New Zealand (VTNZ)
02.2024 - Current
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Pro Mechanical Private Limited
04.2023 - 01.2024
Diesel Mechanic
AUTOWORLD HARARE
04.2013 - 03.2023
Apprenticeship Training
AUTOWORLD HARARE
04.2013 - 04.2017
Journeyman Class One - Moto Vehicle Mechanics including Diesel and Tractor Mechanics
Harare Polytechnic College
Logistics and Transport
Chartered Institute of Logistics And
Professional Certificate - Vehicle Fleet Management
Institute of Applied Logistics And Southern Africa
International Advance Diploma - Logistics and Transport
Chartered Institute of Logistics And Transport (CILT)
Postgraduate executive Certificate - Logistics and Supply chain management
University of Zimbabwe
International Diploma - Logistics and Transport
Chartered Institute of Logistics And Transport (CILT)
International Certificate - Logistics and Transport
Chartered Institute of Logistics And