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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
01.2024 - 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
04.2021 - 01.2024
  • 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
05.1991 - 04.2021
  • 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
08.1990 - 05.1991
  • 1st year apprentice in body shop.
  • Bus construction using mostly aluminium.


Education

NVQ Level 3 - Business Improvement Techniques

In House Qualification
Bolton
07.2007 - 07.2008

RTITB - Vehicle Body Repair

Wythenshaw College
Manchester
08.1992 - 06.1994

NVQ Level 2-3 - Vehicle Body Competencies

Bolton Metropolitan College
Bolton
09.1991 - 07.1993

NVQ Level 1 - Vehicle Body Competencies

Liverpool Community College
Liverpool
09.1990 - 05.1991

GCSEs - 6 subjects

Golborne Comprehensive
Wigan
09.1985 - 05.1990

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
01.2024 - Current

Body shop technician

Eagle Specialist Vehicles
04.2021 - 01.2024

NVQ Level 3 - Business Improvement Techniques

In House Qualification
07.2007 - 07.2008

RTITB - Vehicle Body Repair

Wythenshaw College
08.1992 - 06.1994

NVQ Level 2-3 - Vehicle Body Competencies

Bolton Metropolitan College
09.1991 - 07.1993

Vehicle Body Technician

Coleman Milne
05.1991 - 04.2021

NVQ Level 1 - Vehicle Body Competencies

Liverpool Community College
09.1990 - 05.1991

Body Shop Coach Builder

Northern Counties
08.1990 - 05.1991

GCSEs - 6 subjects

Golborne Comprehensive
09.1985 - 05.1990

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