Stephen Kelly
Mullingar,County Westmeath
Summary
After 8 years as a HGV mechanic I am looking to become an electrician and carrying out the relevant apprenticeship in becoming a qualified electrician as my true interest lies in this trade.
I am a reliable problem-solver with strong aptitude for mechanical repairs and vehicle maintenance. Possesses relevant transferable skills such as diagnostic abilities and hands-on technical expertise, combined with strong communication and teamwork capabilities. Committed to enhancing vehicle performance and ensuring customer satisfaction through high-quality service.
Willing to travel within reason also for the right fitting job with the ability to learn and progress. For any more information please don't hesitate to contact me thanks in advance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
HGV mechanic
Eagle motors
Mullingar, County Westmeath
2018.06 - 2020.03
- Here I started my working career and my apprenticeship as a HGV mechanic. During my time working here I learned how to carry out basic maintenance, fabrication and repairs to both heavy and light commercial vehicles, adhering to health and safety guidelines and maintaining a clean working environment while working as part of a team and being instructed by my senior mechanics.
HGV mechanic
Keegan Quarries
Trim, Meath
2020.05 - 2021.02
- During my time at this company I continued gaining experience and knowledge as a HGV mechanic working along side a team of mechanics maintaining a large fleet of 50 trucks and 70 pieces of construction equipment including excavators, screener's, crushers forklifts, and factory machines. Working as part of a team to time deadlines and in a health and safety conscious manner.
HGV mechanic
Reynolds commercials
Athlone, County Westmeath
2021.02 - Current
- Here I finished out my apprenticeship gaining my craft certificate as an established QQI qualified HGV mechanic. This company is a main brand truck dealership in the midlands of Ireland. During my time at this company I carried major repairs and overhauls of engines, transmissions, brakes, driveline components, welding and fabricating, part of a 24/7 on call breakdown rota carrying out timely roadside repairs and became an established senior technician training apprentices that could be relied on within the company.
- Most importantly while working at this company is where I learned a lot about auto electrics and diagnosing and repairing electrical issues and fitting aftermarket accessories and systems on trucks such as inverters, lighting systems ect.
Education
Leaving Certificate - General
Colaiste Mhuire
Mullingar, County Westmeath 2013.09 - 2018.06
QQI Level6 HGV Mechanic - HGV MECHANICS
TUS Athlone
WestmeathSkills
- Mechanical proficiency
- Electrical understanding
- Computer literacy
- Health and safety awareness
- Diagnostic skills
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Self-motivation
- Quick learner
Certification
- Valid car, rigid and articulated truck licence and have a learner permit for a bus which currently in the process of achieving.
- Currently in the process of carrying out an evening course in payroll course and commencing a transport manager course in march 2026 every second weekend.
- QQI Level 6 HGV Mechanic trade apprenticeship
- Safe pass and manual handling courses completed
Timeline
HGV mechanic
Reynolds commercials
2021.02 - Current
HGV mechanic
Keegan Quarries
2020.05 - 2021.02
HGV mechanic
Eagle motors
2018.06 - 2020.03
Leaving Certificate - General
Colaiste Mhuire
2013.09 - 2018.06
QQI Level6 HGV Mechanic - HGV MECHANICS
TUS Athlone