KEVIN BENN 3 St Jude Court, Rangewood, QLD 4817 | 0428 741 234

SUMMARY
To work to my full capabilities in a busy, varied environment where
hard and accurate work is appreciated.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Qualified Motor Mechanic
Current drivers license National Heavy Vehicle
Forklift ticket to 10 tonne
Certificate IV in Confined Space and Rescue
Able to communicate with various types of people
Reliable and punctual
Highly motivated
High level of Problem solving skills
Supervision skills with other tradesmen, apprentices, truck drivers and
trade assistants
High level of negotiation, communication and conflict resolution skills
Design plant and equipment modifications
Fabrication plant & equipment
Painting industrial and automotive spray painting
Plumbing all mediums
Welding Mild steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper and plastic

EXPERIENCE

Aug 2016- Service Manager, Supreme Automotive

Jan 2017
Customer Service and relations
Managing day to day workshop activities
Ordering of Spare Parts all aspects
Stocktake
Vehicle Diagnosis
May 2015- Vehicle repairs
Mechanic and Spare Parts, Dingo Australia
July 2016
Repair and Maintenance to Dingo mini diggers
Customer Liaison with spare parts and service
May 2014
May 2015
Diesel Mechanic, RGM Maintenance, Townsville
Service and repair customers road transport and machinery.

January
2012 May Maintenance Manager, Neal Bros Transport, Townsville
2014 NHVAS Maintenance Management
Maintain Service Schedules
Maintain Service & Repair histories
Stocktake and inventory
Sourcing of parts and ordering
Invoicing, Purchase orders, reconcile invoices
Diagnostics of fleet
Training and supervision of staff
Organise services and repairs to fleet
Fabrication & overhaul of fleet
On call
Sourcing and organising sub-contractors

August 2010 Workshop Supervisor / Fitter, Trackpower Townsville

November Service and Repair Tractors and Equipment
2011
Customer Enquiries
Field Services to Western Customers
All Paperwork associated with Invoicing and Vehicle History
Assemble and pre delivery of new machines

May 2010 North Queensland Area Sales Manager, Oil Solutions Townsville
August 2010
Maintained existing Customers
Initiate new Customer Base
April 2008 North Queensland Area Sales Manager, Groeneveld Australia
February 2010 Pty Ltd
Area Covered: Mackay north and west to Mt Isa
Maintained existing customers
Initiate new customer base

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 Develop opportunities across the product range including
consumables, equipment, service and spare parts with a view to
increase market share
Ensure that the customers have the latest product technology
Communicate and followed up on marketing issues including customer
concerns, service, parts, performance and competitors activity
Made all arrangements for maintaining company vehicles
Prepare timely sales reports and presentations
Preparation of quotes
Servicing, installing and repairing system when required

Nov 2004- Mechanic, Cement Australia Townsville

March 2008
Service & repair a fleet of prime movers, pressure tankers and ancillary
equipment
Organise service schedules and breakdown priority
Sourcing and ordering of parts
Supervision of staff
Reporting to State and Regional Transport Managers
On Call 24 hours per day
Liaise with State Allocator
Monthly stock takes
Generate Purchase and Work orders
Reconcile invoices
Collating drivers time sheets and calculating wages
Sourcing and organising sub-contractors
Reporting of all services and repairs

July 2002 Fitter on Site & Fly in and out, Kowari Motors, Townsville
Nov 2004
Service and repair a fleet of special purpose underground mining
transport vehicles and all ancillary equipment
Organising service schedules and breakdown priority
Training new staff
Ordering of parts/stock in store
Report back to Management

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July 1996 Motor Mechanic, JJ Richards and Sons, Townsville
July 2002
Service and Maintain a fleet of trucks and cars
Fabrication of special purpose equipment for medical waste
Design and build equipment to work in the waste industry
Mentoring of apprentices and yard staff

July 1995 Motor Mechanic, George Uren Motors, Townsville

July 1996

April 1993 Pool Builder, Subcontractor, Townsville

July 1995

Nov 1990 Courier Driver, TNT Air Couriers, Townsville

March 1993

July 1990 - Truck Driver, J & P Transport, Townsville

Nov1990

July 1986 Operator to Leading Hand in Charge, Vinidex Tubemakers,

June 1990 Townsville

January 1981 Apprentice Motor Mechanic, Australia Cement, Townsville

August 1985

EDUCATION
Year 10 Townsville High School 1979
12 Month Pre-vocation course TAFE, Townsville 1980

REFEREES
Les Gist
Owner of Supreme Automotives
4727 0800

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Harry Neal
Owner of Neal Bros
Mobile: 0419 722 942

Mac Carter
Owner: Townsville Truck Electrics
Mobile: 0428 777 406

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