SAMUEL TAYLOR

WOF inspector & Automotive Technician | Aspiring Luxury Vehicle Engineer | Electric Automotive Enthusiast

New Zealand

About

I am a qualified Light Automotive Technician and Warrant of Fitness Inspector currently working at Autohaus as an Automotive Diagnostics, Repair, and Service Technician. With a strong foundation in mechanical, electrical, and diagnostics-based work, I specialise in identifying faults efficiently, performing high-quality repairs, and ensuring vehicles meet the highest safety and performance standards. My background includes several years working with Ford and Mazda, where I developed a deep understanding of modern vehicle systems, scan tool use, and efficient workshop processes. Beyond my professional experience, I am passionate about automotive engineering and motorsport. I actively work on personal projects—most notably my Nissan 300ZX build, progressing from naturally aspirated to twin-turbo performance, applying advanced modification and fabrication techniques. Looking ahead, I aspire to broaden my expertise into luxury and high-performance vehicles, as well as the heavy diesel and plant equipment sector. I am also building a strong interest in electric and hybrid technologies, recognising their critical role in the future of the automotive industry. To expand my global opportunities—particularly within the Japanese motorsport and automotive scene—I am actively studying Japanese with a goal of achieving JLPT N3–N2 proficiency. Driven by continuous improvement, precision, and innovation, I aim to grow into a highly skilled, versatile automotive professional capable of adapting to the industry’s rapid technological evolution.

Experience

  • WOF and automotive technician at Autohaus Auckland
    May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

  • light vehicle automotive technician at John Andrew
    Jul 2022 - May 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • receptionist, valet, event coordinator at britomart carpark
    Sep 2019 - Jul 2022 · 2 yrs 11 mos

    customer Service and reception, valet Driving, event parking coordination

  • operations management team at Britomart Group Management Company
    Jun 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos

    part of the operations team for the Britomart precinct involving security, maintenance, waste management and event coordination