Charl van Niekerk
Wellington,New Zealand
Summary
Dynamic automotive technician with extensive experience at Daimler Truck, specializing in diagnostics and engine rebuilds. Proven ability to enhance fleet reliability through effective problem-solving and communication. Skilled in TIG welding and vehicle maintenance, consistently delivering high-quality service and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Automotive Technician
Keith Andrews
Wellington
08.2023 - Current
- Provided maintenance and service for Mercedes, Fuso, Freightliner, UD, Isuzu, and Canter models.
- Fuso Specialist
- Holds a valid full Class 4 New Zealand driver's license.
- Electrical diagnostics
- Has experience as a workshop foreman.
- Performed field repairs and servicing tasks.
- Conducted weekly inspections of mechanical, electrical, chassis, and trim components.
- Skilled in tig welding with steel, aluminum, and stainless-steel materials.
- Operated lathe machines and forklifts.
- Drove and managed breakdown vehicles safely.
- Utilized manual and electronic fault diagnostics for service turnaround.
- Completed engine repairs, including minor fixes and major overhauls, to reduce equipment downtime.
- Communicated with customers to coordinate service delivery.
Qualified Diesel mechanic
Daimler truck
East London, Eastern Cape
03.2010 - 06.2023
- Managed test fleet (Actros MP2, HDEP & MDEC, New Actros SFTP/FEI, Antos) and scheduled maintenance services.
- Diagnosed and repaired mechanical, electrical, and after-treatment system faults.
- Conducted engine teardowns, inspections, and installed test parts.
- Completed documentation, report writing, and dyno testing for vehicle analysis.
- Performed field repairs and weekly comprehensive vehicle inspections.
- I am skilled in TIG welding (steel, aluminum, stainless), lathe operation, and licensed forklift (3T) and overhead crane (5T) operators.
- Utilized STAR diagnostics for commercial vehicle testing.
- Served on staff committee.
- Maintained a 12-vehicle fleet, ensuring safety and compliance.
- Operated breakdown vehicles and delivered timely roadside assistance.
- Used manual and automated diagnostics to address faults promptly.
- Prepared vehicles for MOT compliance and carried out necessary repairs.
- Delivered major/minor engine repairs, minimizing downtime.
- Communicated efficiently with customers for rapid response and high service standards.
- Diagnosed and serviced industrial engines for safe, productive equipment operation.
Diesel Mechanic
RONNIES MOTORS CV WORKSHOP, EAST-LONDON
East London, Eastern Cape
08.2006 - 03.2010
- Operated breakdown vehicles in accordance with legal and safety regulations to ensure professional and compliant road use.
- Diagnosed vehicle faults using both manual and automated methods, facilitating timely restoration to a roadworthy state.
- Effectively communicated estimated response times to customers, attending incidents promptly to uphold high service standards.
- Maintained and updated quality documentation, ensuring adherence to product safety and operational legislation.
- Conducted pre-MOT inspections to identify and resolve necessary repairs, streamlining the process for successful test outcomes.
- Led comprehensive vehicle overhauls to restore optimal condition, functionality, and performance, thus enhancing fleet dependability.
- Transported vehicles require major repairs to workshops, coordinating parts procurement with office personnel to expedite service completion.
- Interpreted diagnostic data to identify recurring faults and developed targeted solutions to mitigate future issues.
- Accurately completed service worksheets, providing detailed accounts of repairs undertaken to support inventory management.
- Served as first responder to breakdown events, ensuring rapid attendance and secure containment of vehicles prior to repair operations.
SALESMAN/TECHNICIAN
EL TUBING
LONDON
03.2005 - 07.2006
- Developed and managed relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Handled customer objections with professionalism, consolidating consumer trust.
- Used smart conversational, sales and upselling techniques to identify sales opportunities with customers and use them to best advantage.
- Analyzed sales data, identifying areas for improvement.
- Created customer-friendly sales environment.
- Liaised with customers by phone, email and social media.
- Maintained familiarity with existing and upcoming product lines.
- Self-managed workload under pressure to consistently meet deadlines.
Sales & radio Technician
AMOD & ISMAIL, RADIO TECHNICAN
Ermelo
01.2002 - 06.2004
- Reason for leaving: Relocated to East London.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Diesel Mechanic
North link College
Cape Town, WC09.2008
Diploma of Higher Education - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Geography, Science, Motor Subjects, Maintenance Technology
Baysville School
East London, EC01.2008
Skills
- Diagnostics technician
- Vehicle programming
- Brake servicing
- Repair documentation
- Vehicle inspections
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Welding, steel, aluminium, stainless steel
- Manufacture Brackets
- Electrical fault finding and problem solving
- Hydraulic systems
- Expertise in Mercedes Benz vehicles
- Specialist in Fuso
- Problem-solving
- Communication skills
- Complete Truck troubleshooting
- Complete Engine rebuilds
- Vehicle maintenance
- Electrical vehicles
- Manual transmissions
- Software updates
- Automotive testing
Timeline
Automotive Technician
Keith Andrews
08.2023 - Current
Qualified Diesel mechanic
Daimler truck
03.2010 - 06.2023
Diesel Mechanic
RONNIES MOTORS CV WORKSHOP, EAST-LONDON
08.2006 - 03.2010
SALESMAN/TECHNICIAN
EL TUBING
03.2005 - 07.2006
Sales & radio Technician
AMOD & ISMAIL, RADIO TECHNICAN
01.2002 - 06.2004
Diploma of Higher Education - Diesel Mechanic
North link College
Diploma of Higher Education - English, Afrikaans, Mathematics, Geography, Science, Motor Subjects, Maintenance Technology
Baysville School
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