Ross Underhill

Experienced and qualified Level 2 Plant Engineer with 4 years of hands-on experience as an HGV Mechanic, specialising in vehicle maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and servicing. Skilled in fault finding, preventative maintenance, and working efficiently in fast-paced workshop environments while maintaining high safety standards. Reliable, hardworking, and adaptable professional now seeking a new opportunity to get into a new line of work, develop new skills, and build a long-term career in a different industry.

HGV mechanic at Max Fleet (2025-11 – Present)

• Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
• Kept machinery and equipment operational and safe by performing regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Completed installations and repairs on pneumatic equipment used in motor vehicle industry work.
• Working on a wide range of vehicles with various different faults.
• Currently up to date with using diagnostic equipment such as jaltester for troubleshooting and fault finding.

HGV mechanic at BA mobile (2025-04 – 2025-11)

• Completed LOLER inspections and weight testing on tail lifts and lifting equipment.
• Performed MOT inspections and prepared vehicles to meet DVSA compliance standards.
• Carried out maintenance and repairs on HGV braking systems, suspension units, springs, bushes, and axel components.
• Diagnosed mechanical faults and completed repairs to ensure vehicle safety and roadworthiness.
• Maintained and repaired loading decks and associated hydraulic systems.

HGV mechanic at Max Fleet (2024-04 – 2025-04)

• Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
• Kept machinery and equipment operational and safe by performing regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Completed installations and repairs on pneumatic equipment used in motor vehicle industry work.
• Worked 12-hour night shifts, thinking well on my feet, as I did not have anyone to turn to and had to use my own initiative.
• Worked extensively on trailers, so many faults were related to either brakes or air systems.
• Used diagnostic equipment such as jaltester for troubleshooting and fault finding.

HGV mechanic at motus commercials (2023-05 – 2024-04)

• Examined parts closely to detect breakages and excessive wear due to misuse or equipment failures.
• Carried out scheduled and routine maintenance on small and large vehicles.
• Completed installations and repairs on pneumatic equipment used in industrial work.
• Conducted thorough post-work vehicle inspections to verify component and system safety.
• Performed accurate electrical testing, enabling safe system fault repairs.
• Achieved effective communication between team members and management through clear reporting of progress and issues encountered.
• Kept accurate records of repairs made, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Repaired brakes and changed fluids to deliver safe vehicles.
• Worked with team members to coordinate workflow and complete high-volume services in busy environments.
• Carried out the removal and replacement of various different parts.
• Carried out MOT preparation inspections on all vehicles to ensure they were up to standard before their next MOT.
• Worker with diagnostic equipment such as Jaltest or DAVIE for troubleshooting and fault-finding.

Plant engineer at the platform hire centre (2019-02 – 2023-05)

• Investigated causes of unscheduled downtime to improve site productivity.
• Responded to plant breakdowns and emergency call-outs.
• Analysed recurrent faults, and developed sustainable solutions.
• Visually inspected and tested machinery and equipment, performing routine preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshot and repaired circuit breakers, magnetic starters, and lighting.
• Cleaned workshop and plant room areas to support stable operations.
• Carried out scheduled preventative maintenance requests on all machines, processes, and assembly lines.

HGV mechanic at Max Fleet (2019-02 – 2023-05)

• Cleaned, lubricated and calibrated machinery components to maintain peak operating performance.
• Kept machinery and equipment operational and safe by performing regular inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Completed installations and repairs on pneumatic equipment used in motor vehicle industry work.
• Worked 12-hour night shifts, thinking well on my feet, as I did not have anyone to turn to and had to use my own initiative.
• Worked extensively on trailers, so many faults were related to either brakes or air systems.
• Used diagnostic equipment such as jaltester for troubleshooting and fault finding.

NVQ level 2 in plant mechanics – Citb, Kingslynn, Norfolk (2022)