Diarmuid Shinners
Irishtown
Summary
Accomplished Master Technician with extensive experience in automotive engineering and diagnostics. Previously honed skills as a Motor Mechanic and Mercedes Benz Diagnostic Technician at Western Motors Group and Connolly Motor Group for nearly three decades, demonstrating expertise in maintenance, repair, and system diagnostics. Notable achievements include participation in the TechMasters Competition Stuttgart 2014 with Mercedes-Benz Cars Ireland. Proficient in vehicle inspection, parts ordering, and workshop management, with a strong commitment to excellence and customer focus. Career goals include further enhancing technical capabilities while maintaining high standards of health and safety awareness.
Overview
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Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Technician
Connolly Motor Group
09.2016 - 09.2026
Master Technician
Western Motors Group
County Galway
11.1997 - 09.2016
Apprentice Mechanic
Parsons Garage
08.1994 - 09.1996
TechMasters Competition Stuttgart 2014
Mercedes-Benz Cars Ireland
Stuttgart Region
11.2014
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - (EHV) Expert in High Voltage
Mercedes Benz Training Academy
Dublin, Ireland01-2025
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 4 High Voltage Manual Disconnect and Diagnosis
Mercedes Benz Training Academy
Dublin, Ireland01-2023
Certificate of Higher Education - Diagnostics
Merceds Benz Training Academy
Dublin, Ireland01-2006
Higher National Diploma - Advanced Motor Vehicle Engineering
GMIT
Galway, Ireland01-2001
Higher National Diploma - Advanced Motor Vehicle Electricity
GMIT
Galway, Ireland01-2001
Higher National Diploma - National Craft Certificate Motor Mechanic
Solas
Galway, Ireland01-2001
Junior certificate -
Tuam vocational school
Tuam06.1993
Skills
- Maintenance and Repair
- Motors
- Automotive Engineering
- Vehicle inspection
- Parts ordering
- Diagnostic troubleshooting
- Engine repair
- System diagnostics
- Technical liaison
- Adaptive problem solving
- Workshop management
- Problem-solving
- Willingness to learn
- Calm under pressure
- Commitment to excellence
- Customer focused
- Health and safety awareness
Certification
- Mercedes Benz (EHV) Certified Expert in High Voltage
- Mercedes Benz (CDT) Certified Diagnostic Technician
- Mercedes Benz Training Academy
- National Craft Certificate, Pass with Merit
- National Diploma in Advanced Automotive Electricity
- F Gas Certified
- ICDL Cybersecurity 2.0
- Mercedes Benz (CDT) Certified Diagnostic Technician (Recertification 2026).
- C Licence Full Licence
- National Diploma in Advanced Automotive Engineering
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/diarmuidshinners-77b1b3364
https://youtu.be/kaiWxcZEHm0?si=t9xnvAgt-0-P_29t
Timeline
Master Technician
Connolly Motor Group
09.2016 - 09.2026
TechMasters Competition Stuttgart 2014
Mercedes-Benz Cars Ireland
11.2014
Master Technician
Western Motors Group
11.1997 - 09.2016
Apprentice Mechanic
Parsons Garage
08.1994 - 09.1996
Certificate of Higher Education - (EHV) Expert in High Voltage
Mercedes Benz Training Academy
Certificate of Higher Education - Level 4 High Voltage Manual Disconnect and Diagnosis
Mercedes Benz Training Academy
Certificate of Higher Education - Diagnostics
Merceds Benz Training Academy
Higher National Diploma - Advanced Motor Vehicle Engineering
GMIT
Higher National Diploma - Advanced Motor Vehicle Electricity
GMIT
Higher National Diploma - National Craft Certificate Motor Mechanic
Solas
Junior certificate -
Tuam vocational school