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Education
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Handball, Drifting, Motocross
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Danel Žigadlo

Danel Žigadlo

Tallinn

Summary

Visa: Working Holiday Visa, Subclass 417

Hardworking Mechanic successful at completing inspections, maintenance and repairs on BMW GROUP vehicles. Quality-driven and disciplined nature, with strong skills in investigating problems and developing successful solutions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Car Mechanic

DZ AUTO
03.2023 - Current
  • Car Service, Mostly BMW cars, but if did maintenance all other car mark also.
  • Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
  • Replaced damaged, missing, or defective parts with new and refurbished components.
  • Changed, rotated, and balanced tires on different types of vehicles.
  • Serviced vehicles according to OEM recommended maintenance schedules for oil changes, engine tune-ups and fluid changes.
  • Tested newly installed equipment to determine proper functionality and compliance with regulations.
  • Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
  • Analyzed and located malfunctions in brakes, motors, switches, and control systems.
  • Kept equipment in good working order by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and maintaining supplies.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases.
  • Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
  • Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
  • Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
  • Tore down, repaired and rebuilt faulty assemblies such as power systems, steering systems and linkages.
  • Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
  • Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
  • Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
  • Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
  • Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Utilized special alignment equipment and wheel-balancing machines to align wheels, axles, frames and steering mechanisms of automobiles.
  • Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
  • Maintained awareness of vehicle market trends to assess customer demands and budgets.
  • Delegated and supervised vehicle bodywork to body team for restoration and remediation.

BMW Service Technician

BM AUTO
01.2022 - 03.2023
    • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
    • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
    • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
    • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
    • Explained maintenance and repair needs to customers and offered advice on preventative maintenance.
    • Investigated customer complaints to identify cause of malfunctions.
    • Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
    • Coordinated with parts department to determine availability of necessary components.
    • Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
    • Corrected faults and maximized performance by rebuilding systems and individual components.
    • Delegated and supervised vehicle bodywork to body team for restoration and remediation.

BMW Technician

Inchcape Motors Estonia
08.2021 - 01.2022

School Practise

  • Repaired and replaced worn and damaged components.
  • Checked brake systems and determined need of pad replacement, disc turning or other maintenance requirements.
  • Read and followed technical documentation to complete accurate repairs.
  • Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems for domestic automotive brands.
  • Analyzed vehicle data using advanced diagnostic equipment.
  • Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tallinn Industrial Education Center.
Tallinn, Estonia
06.2022

High School Diploma -

Tallinn Kuristiku High School
Tallinn, Estonia
06.2019

Skills

  • Inspecting Vehicles
    Preventive Maintenance
    Changing Oil
    Vehicle Inspection
    Replacing Parts
    Maintenance Scheduling
    Roadside Repair
    Heating and Air Conditioning
    Engine Repair
    Preventive Maintenance Services
    Valid Driver's License
    Replacing Filters
    Purchasing Parts and Inventory
    Automotive Engineering
    Rebuilding Engines
    Changing Tires
    Engine Rebuilds
    Hand and Power Tools
    Coolant System Control
    Brake Systems
    Suspension Systems

Certification

CST - Certified Service Technician


Occupational Qualification Standard:

Vehicle Technician, Level 4

Specialisation:

Car Technician, Level 4


Occupational Qualification:

Vehicle Climate Control Device Technician, Level 4

Occupational Qualification Standard:

Vehicle Technician, Level 4

Partial Occupational Qualification:

Vehicle Climate Control Device Technician, Level 4



Handball, Drifting, Motocross

I have 3 mainly hobbies.


1. Handball

Started playing handball when i was seven years old and still playing. I am several time youngster Estonian champion and cup winner. I played in HC Tallas Handball Club systems. Season 22/23 we achieved 3rd place in Estonian First League Championship with TSK/HC Tallas and also achieved 4th place on Estonian Premium League with Mistra Handball ( which is in HC Tallas club system main team)


2. Also i like drifting a lot.

3. And also i like motocross. I own 250cc3 motocross bike and snowmobile.

Languages

Estonian
Native language
Russian
Intermediate
B1
English
Elementary
A2

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Car Mechanic

DZ AUTO
03.2023 - Current

BMW Service Technician

BM AUTO
01.2022 - 03.2023

BMW Technician

Inchcape Motors Estonia
08.2021 - 01.2022

High School Diploma -

Tallinn Industrial Education Center.

High School Diploma -

Tallinn Kuristiku High School
Danel Žigadlo