Matthew Holden
Birmingham,West midlands
Summary
Reliable and motivated professional with knack for precision and strong background in manual skills and teamwork. Demonstrates expertise in problem-solving and communication, ensuring high-quality repairs and customer satisfaction. Committed to delivering exceptional results and enhancing workshop efficiency.
Dedicated and skilled in hands-on work, combined with strong understanding of automotive repair and customer service. Adept in problem-solving and teamwork, ensuring high-quality results and client satisfaction. Ready to make significant impact in the panel beater role.
Enthusiastic technician with knowledge of resolving customer problems. Works to increase success through effective work strategies and customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Panel beater
Impact repair centre
Birmingham, West Midlands
2021.08 - Current
- Replaced irreparable vehicle panels for a flawless finish.
- Achieved high customer satisfaction with meticulous workmanship on body repairs.
- Liaised closely with other automotive professionals, ensuring comprehensive repair work on vehicles.
- Used filler substances to fill small dents, leading to smooth surfaces post paint job.
- Removed damaged panels, resulting in ready base for replacement or repair.
- Used specialist tools to reshape and refit vehicle parts, achieving smooth finishes.
- Managed workshop tools effectively, maintaining clean and safe workspace at all times.
- Followed manufacturers' specifications closely whilst performing repairs, ensuring exactness in result.
- Took part in ongoing training programmes; enhanced skills and knowledge about panel beating techniques.
- Used jig alignment equipment to perform chassis alignment and pull strong steel with precision.
- Applied heat gun to plastic components, moulding back into proper shapes.
- Documented all completed work for business and customer records.
- Gathered required materials, selected appropriate methods and optimised assembly sequences to carry out project work.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - ATA senior panel technician
Bridge automotive
Birmingham 12.2024
GCSEs - Secondary Education
John Willmott school
Birmingham 09.2016
Skills
- Visual accuracy
- Use of pulling equipment
- Body filler application
- Replace damaged parts/panels to manufacture methods
- Plastic welding
- Rivet gun usage
- Panel beating techniques
- Panel filling techniques
- Jig work expertise
- Panel alignment
- ATA accredited
- Hand tool expertise
- Welding
Other experiences.
I played for Football 2 teams growing up, demonstrating leadership, communication and dedication along with being able to lift others up.
I also help out at my gym from time to time, teaching others and motivating them.
Timeline
Panel beater
Impact repair centre
2021.08 - Current
Certificate of Higher Education - ATA senior panel technician
Bridge automotive
GCSEs - Secondary Education
John Willmott school