- Fishing
- Hunting
- Cycling
- Trail-Riding
- Motorsports
- Fly-Tying
Lance Palmer
Summary
Reliable and hardworking automotive and mechanical professional with over 20 years' experience across vehicle servicing, small engine repairs, sales, and customer service. Trusted by employers to work independently, manage responsibilities, and deliver quality results. Known for being honest, punctual, adaptable, and willing to take on both technical and day-to-day tasks. Recently completed a Certificate in Apiculture, expanding technical expertise into new fields.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sole Outdoor Power Equipment Technician
McVerry Crawford
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Managed servicing, repairs, and maintenance of outdoor power equipment, including ride-on mowers and small engines
- Diagnosed faults and performed installations and repairs
- Maintained accurate service records and completed data entry
- Provided sales advice on equipment and accessories
Sole Outdoor Power Equipment Technician
City Honda
2019 - 05.2023
- Managed servicing, repairs, and maintenance of outdoor power equipment, including ride-on mowers and small engines
- Maintained accurate service records and completed data entry
- Performed diagnostics and maintenance on small engines and ride-on mowers
- Advised customers on product sales and accessory options
Motorcycle Mechanic
Central Mowers
2016 - 2019
- Performed maintenance and repairs on motorcycles and scooters
- Identified and fixed mechanical and electrical issues
- Updated service records and completed job sheets
- Recommended parts, upgrades, and accessories to customers
- Followed workshop safety and efficiency standards
Self Employed
Self Employed
2008 - 2016
- Scheduled and completed customer jobs including mowing, trimming, and general yard work
- Maintained equipment and performed minor repairs
- Provided customer service, including quotes, advice, and follow-ups
- Handled invoicing, record-keeping, and payments
- Ensured work was completed safely and efficiently
Cycle Mechanic/Salespersons
Pedal Pushers Ltd
06.2001 - 2008
- Servicing and repairing bicycles, customer sales and support.
- Managed bookings, job sheets, and phone enquiries.
- Ensured client satisfaction by meeting repair and sales expectations.
Cycle Mechanic/ Sales Persons
Mount Bikes and Mower
06.1999 - 05.2001
- Assembled, serviced, and repaired bicycles, ensuring high-quality workmanship
- Assisted with mower repairs and other small engine tasks as needed
- Managed the workshop independently at times, taking sole charge of daily operations
- Provided excellent customer service, advised customers on bike sales, accessories, and maintenance
- Maintained accurate job records and scheduled service work efficiently
Mechanic
Pit Stop
07.1998 - 05.1999
- Serviced and maintained a variety of vehicles, including routine checks and repairs
- Fitted exhausts, mufflers, and other replacement parts
- Diagnosed mechanical and electrical faults, carrying out repairs as needed
- Performed general engine maintenance and minor tuning
- Assisted with workshop organization, tools, and equipment maintenance
- Provided advice to customers on vehicle care and maintenance
Education
High School Diploma -
Awatapu College
Palmerston North, NZSkills
- Automotive servicing, repair, and diagnostics
- Vehicle maintenance, muffler fitting, and engine tuning
- Small engine and mower repairs
- Customer service and sales, including advising on parts and accessories
- Workshop management, job scheduling, and administrative support, including computer data entry
- Problem solving and mechanical fault diagnosis
- Safe work practices, including Work at Heights, Chainsaw, and Health & Safety trained
- Apiculture knowledge and certification
Certification
- NZQF Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3), with Excellence — June & July 2024
- NZ Safety Work Safe Training – Safe Work at Heights — Dec 2008
- Dept. of Labour Chainsaw & Tree Felling Workshop — Feb 2009
- Tecumseh Technician Update Seminars — 1998, 1999, 2000
- NZQA Automotive Engineering Trade Skills — Jan 1992
- NZQA Automotive Engineering Second Assessment — May 1993
- Manawatu Polytechnic Automotive Skills Courses — 1991, 1993
Interests
Timeline
Sole Outdoor Power Equipment Technician
McVerry Crawford
08.2023 - 09.2025
Cycle Mechanic/Salespersons
Pedal Pushers Ltd
06.2001 - 2008
Cycle Mechanic/ Sales Persons
Mount Bikes and Mower
06.1999 - 05.2001
Mechanic
Pit Stop
07.1998 - 05.1999
Sole Outdoor Power Equipment Technician
City Honda
2019 - 05.2023
Motorcycle Mechanic
Central Mowers
2016 - 2019
Self Employed
Self Employed
2008 - 2016
High School Diploma -
Awatapu College
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