DAVID ASH
Flitwick,Central Bedfordshire
Summary
Motivated, reliable Workshop Lead with 39 years experience in the Motor vehicle repair Industry. Delivering high-quality repairs within timescales to achieve production targets .A qualified Adas calibration technician AOM230. Which are safety related calibrations and resets to be done after repairs have been completed. Im responsible for doing these calibrations and resets on the vehicles aswell as organising and running of the workshop. Customer,Quality & Safety are always the number 1 priority to me. Im responsible for 18 productive technicians within the workshop. Other responsibilities include health & safety within the workshop,key holder to the premises and a fire marshall.Road testing all types of vehicles after repairs. I have a clean driving lisence.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Workshop Leader
Solus arc
Hitchin, Hertfordshire
2012.07 - 2023.06
- Guided workshop staff to consistently deliver on service and productivity
- Ensured workshop servicing and maintenance were performed to health and safety standards and met budgetary requirements.
- Led workshop team, motivating and providing training in best practice where necessary.
- Led daily briefings to update previous day's workshop performance, highlighting any problems encountered, and the list for today.
- Consistently achieved monthly targets on through put of units.
Workshop Leader
Solus arc
Luton, Central Bedfordshire
2007.03 - 2012.07
- prepared job packs & allocated work to productives.
- Maintained excellent health and safety standards for continued compliance.
- Briefed and motivated staff to deliver daily operational requirements.
Panel Beater
Solus arc
Luton, Central Bedfordshire
1999.10 - 2007.06
- Repaired cars to pre-accident condition, receiving positive customer feedback.
- Used jig alignment equipment to replace complete chassis legs on ca
- Maintained exceptionally clean, tidy and safe work environment at all times.
Panel Beater
Fieldhouse & Husbands
Houghton Regis, Central Bedfordshire
1991.02 - 1999.10
Panel Beater
Premier Bodyshops
Luton, Central Bedfordshire
1988.07 - 1991.07
Panel Beater
Frank Ludlows ltd
Luton, Central Bedfordshire
1985.07 - 1988.07
Apprentice Panel Beater
Frank Ludlows
Luton, Central Bedfordshire
1984.09 - 1987.03
- Did a 3 year apprenticeship as a panel beater attending 2 years at Luton college, and 1 year at Welwyn Garden city college.
Education
IMI ADAS CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN AOM230 -
2021.01 - 2024.01
FIRE MARSHAL -
2021.09 - 2024.09
CITY & GUILDS PART 3 - vehicle body craft studies
1987.01 - 1987.12
CITY & GUILDS PART 2 - Vehicle Body Craft Studies
1986.01 - 1986.12
CITY & GUILDS PART 1 - Vehicle Body Craft Studies
1985.01 - 1985.12
CSE - Variety of Subjects
1981.01 - 1984.08
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Organisation
- People management
- Basic understanding of Microsoft appliances
- Daily workshop management
Timeline
St Johns Ambulance Training Center - FIRE MARSHAL,
2021.09 - 2024.09
RWC training center - IMI ADAS CALIBRATION TECHNICIAN AOM230,
2021.01 - 2024.01
Workshop Leader - Solus arc
2012.07 - 2023.06
Workshop Leader - Solus arc
2007.03 - 2012.07
Panel Beater - Solus arc
1999.10 - 2007.06
Panel Beater - Fieldhouse & Husbands
1991.02 - 1999.10
Panel Beater - Premier Bodyshops
1988.07 - 1991.07
De Havilland college - CITY & GUILDS PART 3, vehicle body craft studies
1987.01 - 1987.12
Luton College of Higher Education - CITY & GUILDS PART 2, Vehicle Body Craft Studies
1986.01 - 1986.12
Panel Beater - Frank Ludlows ltd
1985.07 - 1988.07
Luton College Of Higher Education - CITY & GUILDS PART 1, Vehicle Body Craft Studies
1985.01 - 1985.12
Apprentice Panel Beater - Frank Ludlows
1984.09 - 1987.03
Harlington Upper School - CSE , Variety of Subjects
1981.01 - 1984.08