Pradeep Chengott
Abu Dhabi,UAE
Summary
Work Shop coordinator cum store keeper with Seventeen years of experience. Improving company productivity and profit levels through expert management techniques. Mentoring driven service teams to provide outstanding service, whilst ensuring smooth-running back-of-house processes for all-round positive company running.
Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success. Reliable Intern study seeks an internship opportunity to expand skills and gain valuable real-world experience.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Work shop Coordinator cum store keeper
Al Tayer Motors / Premier Motors
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
06.2006 - 05.2023
- Ensured smooth running of work shop operationprocesses through excellent team leadership and direction.
- Managed thorough inventory with methodical stock ordering processes to continually meet operational demand.
- Efficiently managed day-to-day work shop operations and logistics such as transportation and procurement
- Essential Roles and Responsibilities
Functional Roles and Responsibilities
• Receive the requirements (new and warranty replacement) of special tools/ diagnostic equipments from all the location franchises. Act as single point of contact between all branches and the franchise (JLR, Ford) tools suppliers.
• Source potential suppliers to establish best price/quality/service standards and recommend favourable suppliers to Manager for review and confirmation.
• Draw up contractual agreements with preferred suppliers and place consolidated orders ensuring maximum price benefit is derived from volume purchase.
• Assess the requirements for tools/equipments in case of new locations and proactively order optimal quantities to support operations.
• Follow up with the suppliers to ensure the tools are delivered in time, identify any damage/loss on receipt and return for replacement/refund.
• Maintain the tool room to ensure tools are stored in an orderly manner to facilitate easy pick up and delivery.
• Issue, record and dispatch tools to the technicians as per the requirements, receive and verify them as per the delivery note. Conduct periodical / surprise audits of technician's tool box and report to Workshop Manager about the discrepancy. Also arrange to replace missing tools by debiting the amount to technicians.
• Replace broken tools with the Technician. If the breakage is due to the technician's negligence, arrange to recover the cost from the concerned technician.
• Monitor the level of lubricants in tanks and place orders as and when required.
• Keep track of the maintenance schedules for the tools/equipments. Coordinate with the suppliers to ensure
the tools are repaired and maintained in a good condition.
• Oversee the sales and disposal of scrap and used tyres particularly ensuring the process is carried out as per the company policy.
• Arrange a stock check on a bi - annual basis as per the statutory requirements of audit. Do perpetual inventory check and document the same.
• Prepare maintenance contract for trouble free running of major equipments like car washer, vacuum cleaners, lifts etc. after negotiation to get the best price from suppliers.
• Keep up to date with Government's fire, health, safety and environment regulation and make sure theworkshops or in compliance with the same. - IMS coordinator
- Staff Transportation Coordinator
- IT coordinator
- Facility Coordinator
- HR coordinator
- Accommodation Supervisor
- HSE representative
Work Shop Supervisor
German Motors ( Dealer of General Motors Vehicles)
Perinthalmanna, Kerala, India
01.2005 - 05.2006
- Motivated staff to consistently service targets through various actions
- Assists induction processes of new staff members, ensuring thorough onboarding and ongoing training was provided..
- Coordinated staff availability and utilising team member strengths to maintain cohesive service.
- Coached and mentored junior staffs to improve quality and productivity standards.
- Developed strategic staff schedules for effective workload management around peak hours.
- Trained,supervised and motivated team members for building and maintaining good productivity and relation.
- Ensured regular floor tidying and stock replenishment for visually appealing displays.
- Handled escalated customer concerns to build retention.
- Performed risk assessments and security checks to comply with health and safety legislation.
Senior Automotive Technician / Quality controller
PVS Automobiles ( Dealer of Mitsubishi Cars)
Calicut, India
09.2002 - 12.2004
- Performed targeted troubleshooting and diagnostics, quickly remedying mechanical issues.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to accurately pinpoint mechanical issues.
- Optimised performance of light commercial vehicles.
- Prepared quotes and submitting to Service Advisor with strong financial abilities.
- Applied knowledge of hydraulics, transmissions and electrical systems to efficiently repair vehicles.
- Attended regular safety training meetings, minimising garage risks for staff and customers.
- Ensured safe, effective electrical wiring to control panels and electric motors.
- Simplified mechanical jargon to effectively communicate problems with vehicle owners.
- Offered vehicle recovery and emergency roadside services
- Conducting quality control test after completing the repair of vehicles
Automotive Technician
German Motors ( Dealer of General Motors Vehicles)
Calicut, India
01.2001 - 08.2003
- Carried out scheduled and routine maintenance on small and large vehicles.
- Attended regular safety training meetings, minimising garage risks for staff and customers
- Maintained knowledge of updated changes in various equipment models.
- Used automated testing methods to carefully diagnose vehicle faults.
- Handled heavy equipment and tools, from multi-purpose jacks to mobile column lifts.
- Protected against accidents by carefully handling tools and chemicals.
- Performed accurate electrical testing, enabling safe system fault repairs.
Trainee Technician
Apple Motors ( Service Canter for Maruthi Vehicles
Abu Dhabi, India
07.2000 - 12.2000
Education
Diploma in Automobile Engineering - Automotive
SSM Polytechnic Tirur
Kerala, India 07.1996 - 05.1999
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Team management
- Extensive experience
- Excellent communication
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Data collection and analysis
- Integrative negotiation
- Project budgeting
Languages
English
Fluent
Malayalam
Native
Hindi
Upper intermediate
Tamil
Intermediate
Timeline
Work shop Coordinator cum store keeper
Al Tayer Motors / Premier Motors
06.2006 - 05.2023
Work Shop Supervisor
German Motors ( Dealer of General Motors Vehicles)
01.2005 - 05.2006
Senior Automotive Technician / Quality controller
PVS Automobiles ( Dealer of Mitsubishi Cars)
09.2002 - 12.2004
Automotive Technician
German Motors ( Dealer of General Motors Vehicles)
01.2001 - 08.2003
Trainee Technician
Apple Motors ( Service Canter for Maruthi Vehicles
07.2000 - 12.2000
Diploma in Automobile Engineering - Automotive
SSM Polytechnic Tirur
07.1996 - 05.1999
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