Courtney Price
Rugby ,Warwickshire
Summary
A skilled professional with expertise in welding and fabrication, proficient in using Volvo specialised tooling. Demonstrates strong competence in Prosis & Techtool, fault diagnosis, component rebuilds, and performing repairs and maintenance. Excellent communication skills and adept at building customer relations. Committed to delivering high-quality service and fostering positive customer interactions.
I work to SMT's motto of Caring, Daring & Sharing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice engineer
Services Machinery & Trucks LTD
Bruntingthorpe , Leicestershire
09.2021 - Current
- Component rebuilds including, transmissions, engines, drive axles, track gearboxes, hydraulic cylinders & dropboxes.
- Mentored new apprentices in understanding basic engineering principles and having them shadow work.
- Followed detailed assembly instructions, ensuring product consistency (prosis).
- Full machine rebuild on L220H.
- Completed risk assessments before initiating any repair or work.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections for preventative maintenance.
- Maintained workshop cleanliness to ensure safe working conditions.
- Produced comprehensive reports on equipment malfunctions for management reviews.
Farm manager
Prices Instant Lawn
Harare , Zimbabwe
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance checks to prevent breakdowns in peak seasons.
- Managed farm operations for optimal productivity and efficiency.
- Maximised operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Operated irrigation systems to improve quality of water-sensitive crops.
- Cleaned and maintained farm buildings, equipment and water supply systems.
- Operated heavy machinery and equipment to preserve healthy soil and grass.
- Managed 22 employees across 3 farms.
Education
GCSEs - 7 Subjects including Maths and English as well as Design & Technology
Falcon College
Zimbabwe 01.2014 - 11.2018
A-Levels - Design & Technology, Travel and Tourism
Falcon College
Zimbabwe 01.2018 - 11.2019
NVQ Level 3 - Land Based Service Engineering Technician Level 3
Reasheath College
Nantwich 09.2021 - 09.2024
Skills
- Welding and fabrication on a basic level
- Good use and understanding of Volvo specialised tooling
- Competent with Prosis & Techtool
- Good at communicating
- Competent in carrying out repairs and maintenance
- Competent in fault diagnosis
- Competent in component rebuilds
- Excellent at dealing with customers and building relations
Affiliations
- Running
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing & Hunting
- Water sports
Accomplishments
- School Prefect
- Zimbabwe schools National Mountain Biking captain
- Duke of Edinburgh Award (silver)
- Welding skills Certificate in M.M.A & Gas welding
- Apprentice of the year Midlands
- Apprentice of the year UK (runner up)
Languages
English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Beginner
Certification
- IOSH - working Safely
- Autec - slinger/signaller
- Autec - overhead crane
- Autec - abrasive wheels
- Autec - vehicle & plant marshal
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Apprentice engineer
Services Machinery & Trucks LTD
09.2021 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Land Based Service Engineering Technician Level 3
Reasheath College
09.2021 - 09.2024
Farm manager
Prices Instant Lawn
01.2021 - 08.2021
A-Levels - Design & Technology, Travel and Tourism
Falcon College
01.2018 - 11.2019
GCSEs - 7 Subjects including Maths and English as well as Design & Technology
Falcon College
01.2014 - 11.2018
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