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Meet the Volks Centre Cairns and Smithfield team

All our mechanics are carefully selected and trained to the highest German standard. Meet our qualified mechanics across two great locations in Cairns and Smithfield.

Nadim Sheik
Local Owner & Director

Born in St. Neots, England, Nadim has always had a deep passion for anything mechanical from a young age. He completed his apprenticeship and all his training at a locally owned, family-run workshop in his hometown, where he spent 10 years gaining extensive experience and refining his skills in the motor trade. After a decade of learning and growing in the industry. Nadim and his wife, Elizabeth, made the life-changing decision to relocate to Cairns, Australia in December 2015.

Nadim joined Volks Centre Cairns in January 2016 as a mechanic, and in 2017, less than two years later, in middle of 2017, he transitioned into a management role, becoming the Service and Workshop Advisor for the Cairns location. Nadim has always thrived to keep up to date with the latest technology in the German Automotive sector, and has an expertise for Diagnosing problem faults, programming, coding and cloning of electronic control modules, and is a local specialist in the modifications and performance tuning of German Manufactured Vehicles. Outside of work, he enjoys fishing, going to the gym, watching his sons play rugby league and spending quality time with his family.

Aidan Neale
Workshop Manager Cairns

Aidan is a valued member of our team based in Cairns, where he oversees the work on high-end and performance vehicles. With over 20 years of experience in the Automotive industry in several sectors including Parts Interpreter Manager, Service Advisor, and Workshop Manager Aidan brings a wealth of knowledge to the Volks Centre team.

With extensive knowledge and training in the Volkswagen Brand, along with experience working with other brands, Adain is the first point of call when ringing the Cairns branch, rest assured, his expertise and professionalism means you’re in good hands. Regularly advising his clients that routine maintenance will save you in the long run.

Jake Pressley
Workshop Manager Smithfield

Originally from England, Jake has a strong passion for working on German-made vehicles, also being the owner of multiple performance Volkswagens. He started with Volks Centre as a Qualified Mechanic in 2020, and is now the first point of call as the Workshop Manager of the Smithfield branch.

With high experience as a qualified technician working on various German manufactures and models over his time in the motor trade, he has a wealth of knowledge to be able to assist clients the most cost effective and reliable way to approach fault repairing on their vehicle. In Jake’s spare time has a great passion for Music and DJing.

René Raith
Senior Technician

Born in Austria, René completed his apprenticeship at a Volkswagen dealership and brings over 20 years of experience in the German branded automotive repair and maintenance industry. Whether it's a complete engine rebuild, complex electrical diagnosis and repairs or fabricating custom-made components from scratch. René is equipped to tackle any challenge—no job is too big or complicated for him.

René has been a valuable member of the Volks Centre Cairns team since 2015. His motivation and expertise make him an essential part of the business, and he holds a vast wealth of knowledge in his field. Outside of work, René channels his skills into the productions of some extraordinary projects as one of his hobbies.

Loedolff Visser
Senior Technician

Originally from South Africa and now based in Cairns, Loedolff worked as a dedicated mechanic for Audi for over 8 years, where he completed his apprenticeship. He also gained valuable experience working on Mercedes Benz heavy diesel trucks before joining the Volks Centre team in 2020.

Loedolff is an exceptional all-rounder and a true specialist in the automotive industry. As a key member of our Smithfield mechanical team, he continually strives to expand his knowledge and stay on top of the ever-evolving motor trade. His expertise allows him to efficiently diagnose even the most complex mechanical and electrical issues. Outside of work, Loedolff enjoys riding his motorbike around the beautiful Cairns region on weekends.

Logan Moss
Qualified Technician

Born and Schooled in Cairns, a true local. Logan joined Volks Centre Cairns in 2018 as an apprentice with minimal experience in the automotive industry. Since then, he has successfully completed his apprenticeship. As a qualified technician Logan has continually expanded his expertise in the German automotive sector.

Over the years, Logan has established himself as a dedicated and skilled member of the team, consistently delivering high-quality work driven by his passion for the trade. He’s now skilled at diagnosing faults accurately and tackling complex tasks, demonstrating his commitment to mastering the inner workings of vehicle components and systems. In his time off, some interests of Logan include working on his own personal performance car, DJing, fishing and enjoying quality time.

Michael Biegert
Qualified Technician

Michael was born in Germany and has been working in the Light and Heavy Automotive industry for over 10 years and has been qualified for 8 years. Specializing and owning his own German branded vehicles, Michael enjoys problem solving, is a natural at using his hands and really enjoys fixing mechanical components.

Outside of working hours some of Michael’s interests include fixing up cars, exploring the Cairns regions and riding his motorbike.

Billy Holiday
3rd year Apprentice Technician

Billy joined our Cairns workshop in 2021 and is now in the final stages of his apprenticeship to become a fully qualified mechanic, specializing in German-made vehicles. Over the past four years, Billy has developed a strong hands-on understanding of the motor trade, building both his knowledge and passion. With training and a natural keen eye for detail, he ensures that every customer's vehicle receives the proper maintenance and care it deserves, always meeting the highest standards.

Outside of work, Billy enjoys exploring the off-road tracks of Far North Queensland going four-wheel driving and also spending time working on cars with his friends.