Nicholas Marais

Self-motivated, workshop and retail professional with a strong mechanical background, over 15 years' experience across automotive, retail, and sales environments, and proven teamwork and leadership abilities. Adaptable, hands-on, and committed to delivering quality service.

Workshop Professional at Melvin's Transport (2020-08 – Present)

• Daily thorough inspections performed co-orderly on Fleet
• Assist with Commercial vehicle engine stripping & rebuilding
• Maintenance on Commercial vehicles, trailers & assist with digger loaders
• Supervise & manage workshop team
• Capture & keep record of invoices
• Track invoices for guarantee parts
• Keep record & monitor fleet service intervals
• Record daily diesel totals
• Record multiple oil usage per fleet vehicle
• Record daily Driver reports of commercial vehicle problems & recurring issues to follow up on with the workshop team including drivers & fleet managers
• Stock count & order workshop sundries
• Stock count & order mechanical or cosmetic parts for fleet vehicles, trailers & digger loaders
• Follow up on parts ordered for ETA & delivery/collection

Freelance Mechanic at Home-Based Automotive Mechanic (2018-07 – 2020-07)

• Diagnosed and repaired engine, suspension, and electrical issues
• Performed regular vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting
• Built strong client trust through reliable service delivery

Workshop Mechanic at ATM Chiptuning (2018-01 – 2018-07)

• Installed and tested performance tuning chips and software
• Assisted with engine diagnostics and modifications
• Installed mechanical performance upgraded parts
• Basic wiring repairs

Retail Assistant at Woolworths (2017-06 – 2018-01)

Contract

• Assisted customers with purchases and queries
• Managed stock levels and visual displays

Field Marketer at Smollan (Parmalat) (2012-07 – 2016-08)

Permanent position from Nov 2014 – Aug 2016, Contract from July 2012

• Promoted Parmalat products in retail outlets
• Maintained product visibility and store relationships

Retail Assistant at Edgars (2011-11 – 2012-03)

Contract

• Sales assistance and customer service in-store

Stock Taker at Pick 'n Pay (2010 – 2010)

Voluntary Project - Part of High School Matric Project

Welding & Maintenance Assistant at Family Business (Present)

Ongoing (Part-time)

• Assisted in general engineering and mechanical work

Matriculation – Gordon High School (2010)

N1 & N2 in Mathematics, Engineering Science, Motor Mechanics, Engineering Drawings – Northlink College (2011 – 2011)

Certificate in AutoCAD 2008 (2D & Intro to 3D) – Northlink College (2011 – 2011)

Certificate in Telecommunication Skills, Business Etiquette, Microsoft Office – PE&R Business Solutions (2014 – 2014)

Certificate in Community-based research & engagement – Indigenous Knowledge System Program (2014 – 2014)