Lee Jones
Wigan,Lancashire
Summary
With 34 years of experience in vehicle build, a seasoned professional with expertise in welding, vehicle design and development, and working to CAD designs. Demonstrates strong problem-solving abilities and effective team communication. Skilled in working with various metals, carbon fiber, and fiberglass, including GRP training. Committed to meeting set timescales and deadlines while delivering high-quality results.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Team Leader
Eagle Specialist Vehicles Ltd
Wigan, Lancashire
2024.01 - Current
- Plan the daily workload to meet tight deadlines, within the body shop.
- Lead daily team meetings, issuing tasks for the day and updating the team with information from senior management.
- Train new staff members on induction and monitor progress.
- Complete vehicle inspections prior to dispatch to paint shop.
Body shop technician
Eagle Specialist Vehicles
Wigan, Lancashire
2021.04 - 2024.01
- Building hearses and limousines using carbon fiber, GRP and various metals, such as aluminium and steel.
- Converting van's into coffin carriers with rise and fall decks.
- Making sheet metal parts by hand, using various tools and machines.
- Welding and using different bonds and sealants to build vehicles.
- Working with team members, or individually, to meet completion targets.
- Ensuring I followed the safety practices of the work shop.
Vehicle Body Technician
Coleman Milne
Westhoughton, Bolton
1991.05 - 2021.04
- Build hearse and limousines using welding techniques.
- Sheet metal work.
- Van and minibus conversions.
- Police vehicle conversions.
- Supervisor duties for the last 2 years.
Body Shop Coach Builder
Northern Counties
Wigan, Lancashire
1990.08 - 1991.05
- 1st year apprentice in body shop.
- Bus construction using mostly aluminium.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Business Improvement Techniques
In House Qualification
Bolton 2007.07 - 2008.07
RTITB - Vehicle Body Repair
Wythenshaw College
Manchester 1992.08 - 1994.06
NVQ Level 2-3 - Vehicle Body Competencies
Bolton Metropolitan College
Bolton 1991.09 - 1993.07
NVQ Level 1 - Vehicle Body Competencies
Liverpool Community College
Liverpool 1990.09 - 1991.05
GCSEs - 6 subjects
Golborne Comprehensive
Wigan 1985.09 - 1990.05
Skills
- 34 years experience in vehicle build
- Problem solving
- Welding
- Vehicle design and development skills
- Working to CAD designs
- Team work/communication
- Working with various metals, carbon fiber and fiberglass
- GRP trained
- Working to set timescales and deadlines
- Full use of power tools, grinders, drills, welders, spot welders, guillotines, folders, etc
Affiliations
- Most of my spare time is spent with my family, however I enjoy watching Football/Rugby and enjoy playing squash.
References
Paul Wilcox
Body and Paint Shop Manager
Solus Accident and Repair Centre
Lomax Way
Bolton
BL5 1FQ
07368266114
Timeline
Team Leader
Eagle Specialist Vehicles Ltd
2024.01 - Current
Body shop technician
Eagle Specialist Vehicles
2021.04 - 2024.01
NVQ Level 3 - Business Improvement Techniques
In House Qualification
2007.07 - 2008.07
RTITB - Vehicle Body Repair
Wythenshaw College
1992.08 - 1994.06
NVQ Level 2-3 - Vehicle Body Competencies
Bolton Metropolitan College
1991.09 - 1993.07
Vehicle Body Technician
Coleman Milne
1991.05 - 2021.04
NVQ Level 1 - Vehicle Body Competencies
Liverpool Community College
1990.09 - 1991.05
Body Shop Coach Builder
Northern Counties
1990.08 - 1991.05
GCSEs - 6 subjects
Golborne Comprehensive
1985.09 - 1990.05