Patrick Higgins
Granard,Ireland
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Mechanic
Nally Bros. Main Hyundai Dealer
Ballymahon, Co Longford
09.2022 - Current
- Servicing and repairs.
- Gearbox and engine rebuilding.
- Clutch and time belt replacement.
- Break and suspension overhaul.
Mechanic/Spray painter
Nolan Motors
Newtownforbes, Co Longford
02.2014 - 09.2022
- Carried out mechanical and spray paint duties for:
AnPost
Garda siochana
Longford County Council
Ambulance Services
Fire Services
Panel beater and Spray painter /Insurance approved
John Shaw premier crash repairs
Little Water Street , Co Longford
01.2008 - 02.2014
- Carried out chassis alignment.
- Body work preparation.
- Spray paint refinishing.
Crash repair and vehicle conversions
Self employed
Ballymore , Granard
11.1996 - 12.2007
- Crash repair using car bench jig system.
- Spray paint refinishing using sikkens paint system.
- Jeep conversions from passenger to commercial.
- Rally car building.
Mechanic and panel beater
Kanes Edgeworthstown Opel Dealer
Edgeworthstown, Co Longford
01.1988 - 11.1996
- Assisted with car servicing and repairs.
- Utilised car bench jig system for alignment tasks.
- Conducted spray painting activities for vehicle finishing.
Education
Motor Mechanics Diploma - Automobile Electricity and Motor Car Engineering
Regional Technical College
Athlone, County Westmeath 10.1987 - 06.1990
Irish Leaving Certificate -
Ardscoil Phadraig
Granard, Co Longford 09.1982 - 05.1987
Skills
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Attention to detail
- flexible attitude
- Hard working
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: 26/10/1969
- Driver's License: Full Irish B License
- Civil Status: Married
Affiliations
- Motorsport (Rallying)
- Running
- Cycling
Accomplishments
- Gaelic Football Junior Championship 1995
- Motorsport:
1st overall Birr single stage rally 2001
1st overall Midland Karting Championship 2001
Cavan Motor Club, Club Champion 2004
Timeline
Mechanic
Nally Bros. Main Hyundai Dealer
09.2022 - Current
Mechanic/Spray painter
Nolan Motors
02.2014 - 09.2022
Panel beater and Spray painter /Insurance approved
John Shaw premier crash repairs
01.2008 - 02.2014
Crash repair and vehicle conversions
Self employed
11.1996 - 12.2007
Mechanic and panel beater
Kanes Edgeworthstown Opel Dealer
01.1988 - 11.1996
Motor Mechanics Diploma - Automobile Electricity and Motor Car Engineering
Regional Technical College
10.1987 - 06.1990
Irish Leaving Certificate -
Ardscoil Phadraig
09.1982 - 05.1987