OMAR SAKSOUK
Manchester
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in advanced structural and chassis repairs, insurance-approved repair standards, and vehicle damage assessment and estimating. Proficient in MIG welding, metal fabrication, panel beating, and realignment, ensuring quality control and final inspection excellence. Demonstrates strong leadership in workshop productivity and workflow management while maintaining health and safety compliance. Skilled in team leadership, staff support, and customer communication. Multilingual abilities in English, Turkish, and Arabic enhance client interactions. Committed to delivering superior repair services with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Panel Beater (Contract Role)
Steer Commercial
Oldham
02.2025
- Delivered high-standard body repairs in fast-paced workshop environments
- Worked to insurance repair methods and time targets
- Maintained strong attention to detail and quality finish
Panel Beater (Contract Role)
Right Way Body Shop
05.2024
- Delivered high-standard body repairs in fast-paced workshop environments
- Worked to insurance repair methods and time targets
- Maintained strong attention to detail and quality finish
Car Bodywork Technician
Lite Car Refinishing
Manchester
03.2023 - 02.2026
- Carry out complex structural and panel repairs to manufacturer and insurance standards
- Assess vehicle damage and prepare accurate repair plans and estimates
- Perform chassis alignment using hydraulic equipment and jigs
- Complete panel repairs, welding, reshaping and refinishing
- Support junior technicians and ensure quality control standards
- Maintain high productivity levels while meeting strict deadlines
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations
Car Bodywork Technician
Lite Car Refinishing
Manchester
03.2023 - 02.2026
- Carry out complex structural and panel repairs to manufacturer and insurance standards
- Assess vehicle damage and prepare accurate repair plans and estimates
- Perform chassis alignment using hydraulic equipment and jigs
- Complete panel repairs, welding, reshaping and refinishing
- Support junior technicians and ensure quality control standards
- Maintain high productivity levels while meeting strict deadlines
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations
Panel Beater
Steer Commercial
Oldham
- 02.2025
- Delivered high-standard body repairs in fast-paced workshop environments
- Worked to insurance repair methods and time targets
- Maintained strong attention to detail and quality finish
- Contract Roles
Panel Beater
Right Way Body Shop
- 05.2024
- Delivered high-standard body repairs in fast-paced workshop environments
- Worked to insurance repair methods and time targets
- Maintained strong attention to detail and quality finish
- Contract Roles
Bodywork Assistant
Bosch
Turkey
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Assisted in structural repairs and refinishing
- Prepared vehicles for paint (sanding, masking, priming)
- Supported workshop efficiency and job completion targets
- Bosch is a global engineering and technology company.
Bodywork Assistant
Bosch
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Assisted in structural repairs and refinishing
- Prepared vehicles for paint (sanding, masking, priming)
- Supported workshop efficiency and job completion targets
Voluntary Bodywork Assistant
Abomar
Syria
09.2016 - 07.2018
- Developed foundational skills in panel repair and vehicle preparation
Education
ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages
The Manchester College
Manchester 01.2023 - 01.2024
Skills
- Advanced Structural & Chassis Repairs
- Insurance-Approved Repair Standards
- Vehicle Damage Assessment & Estimating
- MIG Welding & Metal Fabrication
- Panel Beating & Realignment
- Quality Control & Final Inspection
- Workshop Productivity & Workflow Management
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Team Leadership & Staff Support
- Customer Communication
Personal Information
Title: Senior Panel Beater
Volunteer Experience
Abomar, Voluntary Bodywork Assistant, Syria, 2016-09, 2018-07, Developed foundational skills in panel repair and vehicle preparation
Certification
2 years driving licence with no any points
Timeline
Panel Beater (Contract Role)
Steer Commercial
02.2025
Panel Beater (Contract Role)
Right Way Body Shop
05.2024
Car Bodywork Technician
Lite Car Refinishing
03.2023 - 02.2026
Car Bodywork Technician
Lite Car Refinishing
03.2023 - 02.2026
ESOL - English for Speakers of Other Languages
The Manchester College
01.2023 - 01.2024
Bodywork Assistant
Bosch
11.2019 - 05.2021
Bodywork Assistant
Bosch
11.2019 - 05.2021
Voluntary Bodywork Assistant
Abomar
09.2016 - 07.2018
Panel Beater
Steer Commercial
- 02.2025
Panel Beater
Right Way Body Shop
- 05.2024