Stephen Brian Freeman
Hemel Hempstead,Hertfordshire
Summary
Dedicated automotive technician with expertise in frame straightening, panel beating techniques, and plastic welding. Demonstrates exceptional jig work expertise and power tool mastery, ensuring efficient work prioritisation to meet project deadlines. Committed to advancing career goals by continuously enhancing technical skills and contributing to high-quality vehicle restoration.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work history
Commercial Panel Beater
Radford Blasting
Bovingdon, Hertfordshire
09.2004 - 10.2022
- Welded new or repaired panels into place, enhancing structural integrity of vehicles.
- Used specialist tools to reshape and refit vehicle parts, achieving smooth finishes.
- Polished repaired areas to match the rest of the vehicle's bodywork.
- Followed manufacturers' specifications closely whilst performing repairs, ensuring exactness in result.
- Executed sand blasting operations to ensure high-quality surface preparation for various projects.
- Provided bespoke quotations to enhance client engagement and satisfaction.
Commercial Panel Beater
Bartlett Commercial Paint Sprayer
Bovingdon, Hertfordshire
05.2000 - 09.2004
- Welded new or repaired panels into place, enhancing structural integrity of vehicles.
- Improved vehicle appearance by carefully removing dents and damages.
- Took part in ongoing training programmes; enhanced skills and knowledge about panel beating techniques.
- Polished repaired areas to match the rest of the vehicle's bodywork.
- Utilised paint stripping vehicle to enhance surface preparation for subsequent painting processes.
Panel Beater
Gilberts Motors
Bovingdon, Hertfordshire
06.1978 - 05.2000
- Ensured safety compliance by properly aligning all replaced or repaired parts.
- Used filler substances to fill small dents, leading to smooth surfaces post paint job.
- Improved vehicle appearance by carefully removing dents and damages.
- Applied primer layers before painting, ensuring long-lasting finish on repaired areas.
- Completed rigorous training and assessment to secure PCV licence, demonstrating commitment to road safety and compliance.
- Assisted in transporting prisoners to designated locations.
Provided support during inmate transfers to ensure safety.
Facilitated communication between teams involved in transportation processes. - Towed vehicles using compressor equipment to facilitate efficient recovery and support roadside assistance efforts.
Skills
- Frame straightening
- Panel beating techniques
- Plastic welding
- Jig work expertise
- Work prioritisation
- Power tool mastery
Timeline
Commercial Panel Beater
Radford Blasting
09.2004 - 10.2022
Commercial Panel Beater
Bartlett Commercial Paint Sprayer
05.2000 - 09.2004
Panel Beater
Gilberts Motors
06.1978 - 05.2000