Wayne Bryant

• Carried out Mechanical / Auto electrical Repairs for Petrol/diesel/hybrid/electric cars and light trucks
• Sale and fitting of tyres
• WOF inspections
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Developed loyal customer base by consistently delivering high-quality products and personalized service
• Established strong relationships with vendors, leveraging these connections for exclusive access to new products or preferential buying terms.
• Ensured compliance with all relevant industry regulations and store policies, maintaining a safe and secure environment for both employees and customers alike.
• Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
• Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
• Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
• Maintained accurate financial records, including sales reports, expense tracking, and budget management.
• Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
• Hired trained, and supervised a team of employees, fostering a collaborative work environment focused on achieving store goals.
• Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
• Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
• Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
• Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Performed emissions tests according to standard procedures.

• Read and interpreted technical documentation such as drawings and diagrams.
• Tested wiring for issues and removed faulty sections.
• Created detailed estimates and accurate work order documentation, factoring in labor costs and materials needed to successfully complete high-quality work.
• Reduced repair time with efficient diagnostic testing and identification of electrical malfunctions.
• Enhanced vehicle performance by diagnosing and repairing complex electrical issues in various makes and models.
• Contributed to shop revenue growth by consistently delivering exceptional service to clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
• Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate troubleshooting for auto electrical problems.

• Performed preventative maintenance oil changes and brake jobs to preserve performance and reliability of vehicles.
• Streamlined repair processes by staying up-to-date with industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
• Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
• Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
• Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections.
• Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
• Disassembled defective parts to make proper repairs.
• Increased repeat business by establishing strong relationships with customers through excellent communication skills.
• Repaired engine and transmission components to rebuild engine and enhance vitality.

• Evaluated project risks and implemented mitigation strategies, ensuring successful completion of projects.
• Set up and ran Turners trade vehicle inspections and self insurance for over 1000 cars per month.
• Managed claims and repairs of vehicles
• Negotiated fees and contracts to reach mutually beneficial agreements with clients.

• Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
• Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
• Facilitated effective decision-making processes within the group through open dialogue, active listening, and consensus-building techniques.
• Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
• Day to day running of council fleet repairs, city parks tractors, mowers, rubbish trucks,council golf coarse equipment, heavy diesel shop and metro waters pumps, civil defence generators ect
• Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
• Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.

Day to day maintenance of ship at sea.

Contracted to repair straddle carriers when not at sea

Created detailed reports on engineering activities and findings.

Conducted rigorous quality assurance tests.

Implemented procedures to verify compliance with engineering standards.

Performed preventative maintenance to keep tools and equipment functional.

Welding and fabrication work.

Learnt to run a business

Done more wrong than right but learnt fast and made a successful workshop

Sold shop because Ponsonby was becoming to trendy rents had doubled in a couple of years. A reasonable volume of work was marine generated from local marina.

Sold workshop to pursue marine work.

Apprentice Mechanic

18 months in auto electrical shop.

Repaired heavy truck & trailers

Aircon repairs

LPG conversions

Crane repairs.

Building off-roaders

Working on quarry equipment.