1. Matthew Hartman
Gnd Floor Flat 5, The Malvern , Malvern Way, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 3PX
Mhart30@gmail.com 07586 323 529
An established, reliable and trustworthy technician / workshop Manager with over 20 years experience.
Flexible and adaptable to work with a range of individuals as well as vehicles. Experience to date has
included VW, Honda, Audi and Mazda and expertise has been focused on PDIs, bodywork,
diagnostics, servicing and general maintenance.
Capable and comfortable working alone and within teams and have gained experience of leading
others. Literate and numerate and comfortable with inventory, invoicing and associated systems.
Hard working and determined to succeed, I am a car lover looking for the next challenge that will
leverage my experience, passion and expertise further.
SPECIFIC PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Manager for National Tyres 2015 - Present
National Tyres Borehamwood
Managing a Team of 4 fitters inc MOT tester
Manager for Kwik-fit. 2014-2015
Kwik-fit- Bushey
Managing a team of 10 technicians inc. MOT tester
Helped to turn the centre into a £2M per annum profitable business.
Self Employed Mechanic 2010 – 2014.
TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC, July 2007 –2010
VW Citygate – Bushey
Worked as part of the key team within the workshop across the majority of the VW vehicle range. Roles
included customer facing
diagnostics, maintenance, PDIs and servicing
Selected Contributions:
_ Investigation, diagnostic, work description and testing of vehicles under warranty
2. _ Overseeing and guiding trainees
_ Personal customer requests for my services by name
_ Led the recall team and process
_ Trained others on tyre elements as a tyre specialist within the business
TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC, August 2006 - July 2007
Empire Garage – Enfield
Principal player within the MOT, Service and repair team.
Selected Contributions:
_ Main customer facing technician
_ Customer liaison and finance manager
_ Promoted from shop floor through to office and workshop roles
SELF EMPLOYED, September 2004 - October 2005
Digital based company sales platforms
Setup, ran and managed a private business focused on the strategy, implementation and build of web
platforms for sales
companies.
Selected Contributions:
_ Media sales and planning
_ Digital display advertising creation (banners etc)
_ Managed multiple clients
GENERAL PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MOBILE TYRE TECHNICIAN, September 2003 - September 2004 Road Rescue Service AA Tyre-Fit
ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER, June 2002 - September 2003 ATS Euromaster (Auto fast fit centre)
SALES / PROMOTIONS MANAGER, March 1999 - May 2002 London Ebling Feres Int. (Including Ideal
home exhibition/Motor Show events)
SELF EMPLOYED MECHANIC, January 1994 - March 1999 Private AA associated tyre business
TEAM MECHANIC, January 1994 - March 1999 Polo G40 (Supercharged – coupé cup challenge)
3. TECHNICIAN, January 1989 - March 1994 Barnet VAG B&H Motors
EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS
Level 1-3 IT essentials inc software / word processing , fundamentals- Strive Training
Diagnostics for electronics ∙ VW Training centre – Milton Keynes
Health and safety / manual handling / basic 1st aid ∙ AA Training College – Coventry
City and Guilds Motor vehicle Technician Part 1, 2, 3 ∙ Southgate Technical College
8 GCSEs ∙ Queen Elizabeth’s Boys School - Barnet
Advanced Diploma in Business Studies ∙ Queen Elizabeth’s Boys School - Barnet
OTHER INTERESTS & INVOLVEMENT
Computers – Keeping up with new technologies and general surfing.
Films – Regular cinema visits and avid DVD fan.
