JAMES SHANES

3 PRINCE OF WALES APARTMENTS, PUDDLETOWN, DORCHESTER, DT2 8WY

07789482275
james.shanes@live.co.uk

WORK HISTORY
JULY 2015-FEBRUARY 2017

Mechanic | D & H Autos | Puddletown, Dorset

Repaired, replaced and adjusted brakes and brake pads.

Interfaced with management and colleagues in a professional

manner.

Adjusted/repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance

specifications.

Safely used all hand and power tools.

Completed routine maintenance to prevent future breakdowns.

Conducted routine and scheduled maintenance services such as oil

changes, lubrication and tune-ups.

Managed the front counter, including answering the phone, and

opening and closing the shop.

Reviewed work orders and discussed them with supervisors.

Maintained vehicle records by recording and filing all servicing

repairs.

Tested vehicles and their components and systems.

Diagnosed computer and electrical failure with appropriate testing

Equipment

Managed and maintained the necessary level of supplies in the

shop.

Upheld top-quality workmanship and excellent customer service.

 Communicated effectively with customers on future problems and
repairs that might need to be addressed.

Also spent a small period time shadowing Tornado Engine

Professionals, gaining hands on experience building engines and
making Cams.

2017-CURRENT

Speedway/Grasstrack/Longtrack Rider | Self Employed

Professional Speedway Rider in all 3 British Speedway Leagues.

Professional Grasstrack Rider obtaining prestigious titles including;
3 Junior Titles and 6 Senior Titles including 4 wins in the British Masters
Championships, and 2 wins in the European Championships.
Professional Longtrack Rider currently 4th in the world. Also having
Obtained 2 Team FIM Medals representing my country.

2019-CURRENT

HGV Class C and C+E driver | Self Employed

Gained class C license in the winter of 2018 and then spent a year
gaining experience before completing class C+E in the winter of 2019.
Have gained experience driving vehicles ranging from vans-tractors-
Artic’s, driving varying loads ranging from packaging-linen-potatoes.

2020-CURRENT

General Farm Hand| Laurel Farm |Self Employed

 Making the most of the Coronavirus situation I have spent recent months
when without work filling my time working at Laurel Farm. During my time
working at the farm I have completed jobs including but not limited to;
Feeding, watering, and cleaning out Animals,
General maintenance of all farm vehicles and buildings,
Restoration of a vintage tractor,
Rebuilding of an animal shelter,
Transportation of machinery and produce,
Operating and running a home delivery service to the most vulnerable
in the community,
Assisting with medical care of animals.

EDUCATION
2015

ABC Level 2 Diploma: Motor Vehicle Studies (light vehicles)

Weymouth College, Weymouth

2015

ABC Level 2 Award: Motor Vehicle Studies

Weymouth College, Weymouth

2015

ABC Level 1 Certificate: Motor Vehicle Studies

Weymouth College, Weymouth