Dean Dawson

• Service and maintenance of all Site maintainance, Trucks, Excavators, Utes, Tractors, Forklifts over 8 sites
• Inspect fleet equipment regularly to identify wear, defects, and safety issues before they affect operations.
• Perform routine servicing and repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems across fleet assets.
• Coordinate maintenance priorities with site operations to keep equipment moving and minimize service disruptions.
• Document repairs, completed work, and service findings clearly for follow-up and asset history tracking. Parts orders and repairs
• Communicate repair status and parts needs clearly with supervisors and some external work on ITM customers equipment.

• Diagnosed mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults on forklifts and industrial equipment in field conditions.
• Completed preventive maintenance and repair work to keep customer equipment available and operating safely throughout the Manawatu and wider region
• Reviewed repair needs with customers and explained findings, timelines, and next steps clearly, complete quotations / job costings
• Documented service notes, repair actions, and parts requirements for accurate job records.
• Maintained safe work practices on customer sites and followed site access and hazard procedures.
• Responded to urgent breakdowns and restored equipment service with minimal disruption to customers 24/7

• Diagnosed mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical faults across heavy equipment and returned units to service promptly.
• Performed scheduled maintenance and repairs to keep customer equipment operating safely and reliably.
• Responded to urgent breakdowns and prioritized field visits to reduce equipment downtime for customers 24/7
• Inspected equipment on site and identified worn parts, safety concerns, and repair requirements before work began.
• Quotations and Job Costings
• Left Tauranga BOP to move back to Palmerston North

• Manage 12 staff across three branches, coordinating workshop coverage, customer follow-up, and day-to-day service delivery.
• Bring 19 years of servicing and maintenance experience across electric and engine-powered Crown equipment.
• Apply 32 years of mechanical experience to diagnose and repair heavy diesel, hydraulic, electrical, and commercial plant issues.
• Direct national rental fleet planning, replacing aging equipment, improving utilisation, and supporting second-hand fleet sales.
• Review monthly operating costs, approve quotations and repairs, and identify service changes that reduce running costs within the fleet.
• Conduct site safety audits, monitor preventative maintenance standards, and keep equipment aligned with corporate guidelines.
• Train staff in mechanical theory, support difficult fault diagnosis, and manage hiring, release, and account reporting.

Made redundant after Covid pandemic

• Maintained forklift and materials handling equipment through inspection, fault diagnosis, and timely mechanical repairs.
• Installed replacement parts and adjusted equipment settings to restore safe operation.
• Workshop and Field service work
• I was also a Partner in this company from start up

• Carried out mechanical repairs on heavy diesel equipment under supervision and to workshop standards.
• Field & workshop based service work on local Farmers tractors and trucks and equipment and some construction equipment mainly IH Excavators
• Worked through engine, transmission, and hydraulic tasks while learning trade procedures on the job.
• Completed my diesel apprenticeship here & time

• All w/shp based
• Assisted senior mechanics with inspections, repairs, and parts preparation across a busy workshop environment.
• Performed basic servicing tasks including fluid checks, grease points, and general cleaning of vehicles and equipment.
• Helped diagnose mechanical issues by observing faults, gathering symptoms, and reporting findings to supervisors.
• Maintained a clean and organized workspace while following shop safety practices and tool handling procedures.
• Had to change from Diesel to Petrol apprenticeship at Management request.
• Company Liquidated

• Started my diesel apprenticeship here all w/shp based Trucks Tractor and agricultural equipment
• Assisted with fault finding on mechanical equipment and supported timely workshop repairs.
• Maintained tools, parts, and work areas to support safe and efficient daily operations.
• Learned to inspect mechanical components for wear, damage, and basic service needs.
• Supported disassembly and reassembly of equipment during scheduled maintenance work.
• Company Liquidated