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Ryan McCrea

Skilled and driven individual with a fantastic track record of working in the public and private sector

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41 Fernisky Park, Kells ballymena, BT42 3LLMember since June 17, 2026
Time management skillsDiagnosticsPressure testingServicingRepairsBlack iron pipe workTop end overhaulsCommunication skills
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About

A Skilled and driven individual with a fantastic track record of working in the public and private sector. I pride myself on great organisational and time management skills. I fully immerse myself in the task at hand ensuring everything is completed to the highest possible standard.

Experience

Apprentice mechanic - Harper Car and Commercial repairs

(2010-01 - 2013-12)

  • Following Job cards and carrying out work on cars as required
  • Diagnostics and remove and refit parts and carrying out repairs

Mechanic Apprentice - Newtownabbey Auto Centre

(2013-07 - 2013-09)

  • Follow job cards and carry out work as required
  • Diagnosed faults
  • Removed and refitted faulty parts
  • Serving a wide range of makes and models
  • Complete job cards to supervisors satisfaction
  • Ensure work shop is clean and tidy at all time

Qualified Mechanic/Vehicle technician - Charles Hurst Nissan

(2013-01 - 2017-12)

  • Diagnosing and re-pairing faults on mainly Nissan models
  • Carrying out servicing on all makes and models

Qualified Mechanic - Townparks car sales

(2017-01 - 2021-12)

This particular job required me to liaise with the car sales team to ensure cars would be prepped in time for collection by the customer. Often working to a tight deadline. I would also work closely with the workshop controller to make sure that outstanding repairs were completed in a timely manner and that all job cards were completed.

Townparks also gave me great experience to work along with other mechanics that had a wealth of knowledge that would lead to collaboration on diagnostics if required.

  • Carrying out PDI on new vehicles
  • Carrying out servicing, diagnostics and repairs on all makes and models
  • Provided excellent mechanical experience

Qualified Mechanic - Department of Infrastructure

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

  • Servicing and repairing all types of machinery including Vans, arctic lorries, tractors and concrete saws
  • Rebuilding engines and removing and refitting engines
  • Experience in pressure testing
  • Undertook an electric vehicle qualification
  • Obtained Class 2 licence diesel fitter/Generator engineer - AC Automation

(2023-01)

As this is a field role you are challenged with various different sites and situations. Good communication skills helps with this. I have learnt various new skill while working here.

  • Everyday maintenance servicing and repairs on various types of generators
  • Black iron pipe work
  • Safe location course
  • Top end overhauls includes core plug replacement cylinder head removal and refitting replacing head gasket
  • Carried out alongside MAN technician a full strip down and rebuild of a PAXMAN VP185 Engine 12 cylinder

Education

Essential skills level 2 - English

Essential skills level 2 - Math

GCSE B - Science

GCSE A - Construction

Essential skills level 2 - ICT

GCSE C - Business & Communications Systems

Level 3 Diploma - Qualified Mechanic - IMIAL

Credit 3 at entry level - Text processing (Business Professional) - OCR

Level 3 - Electric Vehicle Qualification

Level 2 and level 3 - mechanical apprenticeship

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