Alan Watts

Since starting my apprenticeship in 1993, I have spent many years in the HGV repair industry, gaining experience with multiple brands of trucks and trailers both in the retail and fleet. Along with supervisory roles and technical advice in the corporate world with the RAC. I have also been self-employed, running my own business.

I have even had the opportunity to get some varied experience working abroad whilst travelling. In my years in the automotive industry, I have gained a wide range of experience, not only in the tasks I have carried out. Also the wide range of vehicles I've worked on.

Mobile Mechanic - Halfords Autocentres

(2025-01)

• Mobile servicing and repairs, on cars & vans
• Repairs include alternators, starter motors, batteries, belts, rear springs, brake replacements, and diagnostics

Mobile Mechanic - RAC Mobile Mechanics

(2024-01 - 2025-01)

• Mobile servicing and repairs, on cars & vans
• Repairs include alternators, starter motors, batteries, belts, rear springs, brake replacements, and diagnostics

Business Owner & Technician - Self Employed

(2020-01 - 2024-01)

As well as keeping a fleet of gritters & vans maintained, I have been using my coaching and NLP skills in my own life coaching business, and converted a van to a motorhome.

HGV Technician - Scania GB

(2018-01 - 2020-01)

• Servicing & repairs
• Engine overhauls
• Clutch replacements
• MOT prep
• Diagnostics & breakdown assistance

Technician - Babcock Marine

(2018-01 - 2018-01)

A temporary contract at Devenport Docks rebuilding Naval Frigates.

• Servicing & repairs
• Engine overhauls
• Clutch replacements
• MOT prep
• Diagnostics & breakdown assistance

HGV Technician - In Transit Transport

(2016-01 - 2018-01)

Being the main workshop tech, I was responsible for getting vehicles through MOT, training the apprentice, and carrying out any repairs needed.

HGV Technician - HTC DAF Hemel Hempstead

(2016-01 - 2016-01)

A temporary contract to help clear a backlog of work.

• Servicing and preparing vehicles for m.o.t.
• Replacing clutches and gearbox's
• Trailer brake overhauls

Commercial Technical Expert - RAC Commercial Assistance

(2016-01 - 2018-01)

As tech support for RACCA, I provided tech guidance to their call centre operatives, reviewed breakdowns to provide reports and feedback for fleet customers such as Royal Mail, SHB & Morrisons.

HGV Technician - MAN Truck & Bus (Central)

(2014-01 - 2016-01)

• Servicing & repairs
• Engine overhauls
• Clutch replacements
• MOT prep
• Diagnostics & breakdown assistance

Business owner + Technician - AWAutotek

(2011-01 - 2014-01)

Self employed mobile mechanic, carrying out MOT repairs, servicing, diagnostics, engine repairs & replacements, clutches. vehiclesworked on cars, vans & trucks. As well as contracting for WCC, repairing gritters.

HGV Technician - Keltruck Scania

(2006-01 - 2011-01)

• Servicing & MOT repairs
• Engine overhauls
• Diagnostics
• Breakdown assistance
• Electric repairs
• Clutch replacements
• Brake overhauls
• Standing in for foreman when required

Shift Supervisor - Christian Salvesen

(2004-01 - 2006-01)

As the shift supervisor I have to ensure the smooth running of the workshop at night and supervise the other mechanics, sorting out any breakdowns ordering parts and carrying out servicing and mot repairs on 7.5 to 44 ton vehicles.

Various driving & mechanicing jobs - Travelling Australia - Various employers - Australia

(2003-01 - 2004-01)

I worked for various employers, working my way around Australia doing mainly mechanical and driving jobs.

Vehicle Technician - Arrow Car Services

(2002-01 - 2003-01)

• Servicing cars and M.O.T. testing

Vehicle Technician - Listers VW

(2002-01 - 2002-01)

• Servicing cars and M.O.T. testing
• Carrying out warranty repairs

Vehicle Technician - Granbrook Garage

(2000-01 - 2002-01)

• Servicing light and heavy vehicles
• Safety inspections and M.O.T. testing
• Worked on the roadside (breakdown service) on behalf of companies such as the AA and Greenflag
• Drove recovery trucks as I gained my hgv licence

Vehicle Technician - Crossroads 4WD Centre

(1997-01 - 2000-01)

As a technician I was servicing cars to manufacturer's service schedules, pre delivery inspections and M.O.T. testing. Overhauling gearboxs, cylinder head gaskets, clutches and engine changes. My responsibilities included keeping my working area tidy and working to a high standard of work.

HGV Fitter - Chris Keen Commercials

(1997-01 - 1997-01)

A temporary contract to help clear a backlog of work.

• Servicing cars, commercials, h.g.v.s and preparing vehicles for m.o.t.
• Changing tyres
• Replacing clutches and gearbox's

HGV Fitter - Allelys Heavy Haulage

(1996-01 - 1996-01)

• Servicing trucks, vans and preparing vehicles for MOT
• Welding and fabrications
• Working in the machine shop

Apprentice HGV Fitter - Blakes Chilled Distribution

(1993-01 - 1996-01)

• Keeping the workshop tidy
• Steam cleaning trucks for m.o.t.
• Servicing, monthly inspections and preparing the trucks for mot
• Replacing clutches, gearbox's, final drives and overhauling engines

GCSE - Stratford on Avon High School (1988-01 - 1993-01)

City & Guilds 383 Level 3 + National Craft Certificate - Tile Hill College of FE (1993-01 - 1997-01)

City & Guilds 381 - Mid Warwickshire College of FE (1999-01 - 2000-01)