1. Andrew Hellon
80 Chapel Lane, Coppull, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 4PN
Mobile Phone: 07967 383102
Email: andyhellon@hotmail.co.uk
Personal Profile
A highly experienced Mechanical Technician with considerable expertise in repairing timber frames
and panelling. Also has a great deal of experience with fault finding in electrical and mechanical
systems. Methodical by nature with a keen eye for detail. Flexible and motivated with a willingness
to learn new skills and an all-round team player.
Key Strengths
• Good practical skills and the ability to use a range of tools
• The ability to work methodically and pay close attention to detail
• The ability to work without close supervision
• Good communication skills
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• A reasonable level of fitness
• An awareness of health and safety regulations
Career History
Stewart Longton Caravans October 2010 to August 2016
• Completed mechanical and electrical repairs to caravans
• Restoration work of interior wooden frames and wallboards
• Repaired exterior damage to caravans which involved spray painting
• Identified malfunctions and used relevant tools to troubleshoot and repair complex equipment
problems
• Ensured work completed within timescales
• Completed all duties according to Health & Safety regulations and wore appropriate safety
clothes
Vanmaster October 2001 to August 2010
• Precision drilling of caravan floors prior to construction to facilitate fitting of appliances
• Accurately completed duties from sketch drawings
• Used slide saws and dimension saws on a daily basis
• Reupholstered condensation boards and pelmets
• Manufacturing and fitting of wiring harnesses
• Partial fitment of water systems using John Guest push fits
• Trained other colleagues on chassis construction and floor preparation
• Ensured work completed on the production line within service level agreements
• Completed final inspection and hand over of finished products to customers
Adamson Haulage June 2001 to October 2001
• Class 2 HGV refrigerated driver
First Call Agency July 2000 to June 2001
• Class 1 HGV refrigerated driver for Sainsbury’s
2. Dalziel July 1998 to July 2000
• Class 3 HGV driver and Goods Out/Warehouse Operative
Driver Provider Agency July 1997 to July 1998
• Class 1 and 2 HGV driver for numerous companies
First Environmental Drainage Services July 1995 to June 1997
Self-employed Class 2 HGV tanker driver
EH Booths August 1993 to July 1995
• Warehouse Operative/Store Assistant
Stewart Longton Caravans June 1992 to June 1993
• Service and repair engineer
Crossley Coachcraft July 1990 to June 1992
• Apprentice coach builder
Training
• Class 1 HGV
• Class 2 HGV
• Class 3 HGV
• Swift Repair Techniques
• Motor Vehicle Engineering GCSE grade B.
• Open Water Diving Certificate
• Motor Cycle Licence
Personal Details
Interests include motorbikes, scuba diving, model aircraft construction, motor vehicle engineering
and Astronomy
References
Available upon request