IMI Level 3 Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair & Replacement
IMI Level 2 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
EAL Level 2 in Fabrication & Welding
Range of practical experience with a variety of tools
Ability to diagnose, and solve, problems quickly and efficiently
Able to follow instructions, plans and diagrams; as well as work on my own initiative.
Self-directed Project Work
Ongoing Restoration of ex-Military
Bedford Truck –
https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/210287
Undertaking
and documenting the restoration and modification of an ex-Military
1958 Bedford truck, involving extensive bodywork repairs and
reconstruction, overhaul of the engine, and complete fuel-injection
conversion, including design and fabrication of stainless steel
exhaust headers and exhaust, aluminium inlet manifold, and fuel
system.
byond.topic library –
https://github.com/TamberP/byond.topic
Created
’low-level’ python3 library for communicating with SpaceStation13
game servers, used for remotely requesting game server status, or
transmitting messages into the game.
DTP-base – https://github.com/TamberP/dtp-base DTP-web – https://github.com/TamberP/dtp-web
Developed Python3/tkinter application for the purposes of searching
Department for Transport/DVSA brake test procedures database.
Further developed Python3/Flask web version, to allow wider access.
Klompen Blog Generator –
https://github.com/TamberP/Klompen
Static blog generator, written in Perl, taking in source formatted
in Markdown, MediaWiki, or WikiCreole, and producing a linked
website with tagged posts, and paginated post lists.
Career History
Various Roles – January 2019 – Present T Robinson & Sons, Bolton
Welder & Fabricator
Performed welding as part of repair-work to vehicles,
vehicle bodies, trailers, and other equipment; including
chassis extensions and similar modifications to support
recovery equipment.
Designed and fabricated new stainless-steel bodywork and
underlying bodywork structure for the “Master of Disaster”
heavy rotator.
Fitter
Undertook installation or modification of hydraulic
systems, including installation of PTOs, winches, and other
equipment; as well as supporting pneumatic and electrical
modification and installation work.
Performed regular HGV roadworthiness inspections, and
pre-MOT preparations.
Performed maintenance and repairs of HGVs and light
commercial vehicles, ranging from regular service maintenance
to bodywork and structural repairs, to major engine overhauls
as necessary.
Presented vehicles for annual DVSA HGV MOT inspection.
Recovery Operative
Performed, or assisted with, vehicle recoveries or emergency
repairs, ranging from LCVs to HGVs, in locations from active
motorways to country lanes.
Various Roles – February 2015 – December 2018 Marshall’s Spares & Services Ltd, Horwich
Completed my level 2 in Fabrication & Welding as a fabricator at
Marshall’s. Further duties acquired and roles adopted as required
due to the diverse nature of the work.
Welder & Fabricator
Fabricated & welded mild-steel, Hardox/AR450, and aluminium
assemblies; both as stand-alone parts, and as part of
vehicle equipment installations.
Performed welding as part of repair-work to vehicles,
bodies, trailers, and other equipment.
Fitter
Performed installations of, modifications and repairs
to, hydraulic ’wet-kit’ systems on commercial vehicles;
including fitting of PTOs, PTO-driven pumps, and
self-contained electric ’power-pack’ motor/pump units’
Mounted bodies and other equipment onto commercial
vehicles, including the fabrication or modification of
bracketry, etc.
Auto Electrician
Variety of fitting and repair work on both 24 and 12 volt
vehicles, including:
Fitting additional lighting and accessories, such as
beacons and strobes, work-lights, side-markers for
type-approval
Installation of rear-view and blind-spot cameras,
onboard recording systems, proximity and obstacle detectors,
pedestrian warning alarms
Fitting and calibration of on-board vehicle and trailer
weighing systems
Design and implementation of DRL (Diode-Relay Logic)
fail-safe inclinometer systems, including tip-interlocks,
for stability warning and rollover-prevention.
Service
Technician
Performed a range of the above work out at
customer sites, including: diagnosing and correcting faulty
interlocks; changing damaged air or hydraulic fittings and
hoses; calibration of on-board weighing systems;
Apprentice Welder/Fabricator – Sep 2013 – February 2015 Anchor Engineering (Bolton) Ltd, Horwich
Serving time as an apprentice welder/fabricator at A.E.L./Wright
Attachments (formerly S&J Wright), completing an EAL Level 2 in
Fabrication & Welding via Alliance Learning:
Ensured the working environment was kept clean and tidy,
and that all equipment was in good working order.
Handled unloading of incoming stock and associated
paperwork, ensuring stock was stored in appropriate locations
according to use requirements.
Prepared parts, to drawings, for assembly and welding by
coded welders; ensuring parts were to specified tolerances.
Temporarily handled painting duties when required,
including preparation and masking work, as well as operation
of paint-spraying equipment to apply corrosion-resistant
primers and paints.
Performed application of equipment
markings (Stamped rating plates, stencilled SWL markings,
etc.) when required.
Produced MAG-welded steel assemblies both to drawings and
as reproductions of provided samples.
Assisted on-site and in-house installation, modification,
and assembly work, both indoors and outdoors.
Drove a counter-balance fork-lift truck as part of daily
operations, loading/unloading material and other items as
required, as well as supporting other workshop operations.
Education
Greater Manchester Skills Centre, Trafford Park – June 2023