Steve Sherred

• Removed damaged panels, resulting in ready base for replacement or repair.
• Assisted in estimating costs for repairs, resulting in accurate quotes for customers.
• Improved vehicle appearance by carefully removing dents and damages.
• Welded new or repaired panels into place, enhancing structural integrity of vehicles.
• Managed workshop tools effectively, maintaining clean and safe workspace at all times.
• Used specialist tools to reshape and refit vehicle parts, achieving smooth finishes.
• Used filler substances to fill small dents, leading to smooth surfaces post paint job.
• Followed manufacturers' specifications closely whilst performing repairs, ensuring exactness in result.
• Ensured safety compliance by properly aligning all replaced or repaired parts.
• Kept up-to-date with latest industry developments; improved repair techniques over time.
• Liaised closely with other automotive professionals, ensuring comprehensive repair work on vehicles.
• Assessed car body damage and decided best method of repair.

Paintsprayer panelbeater, working on classic restorations, cars vans and HGVs

• Delivered consistent results whilst working under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Mixed paints for desired colour and consistency.
• Contributed to waste reduction by efficiently using materials and supplies.
• Kept accurate records of paint usage and stock levels to facilitate reordering process.
• Enhanced final appearance of items with precision spraying techniques.
• Achieved smooth finishes by applying paint with a sprayer.
• Collaborated with team members to meet project deadlines.
• Adapted quickly to new project requirements, demonstrating versatility in skill set.
• Demonstrated expertise in various spray equipment for diverse projects.
• Maintained high-quality output even when dealing with complex shapes and structures.
• Upheld company standards by following health and safety procedures.
• Inspected final product for quality assurance with keen attention to detail.
• Used masking techniques to protect areas from overspray.
• Coordinated with other trades on site, maintaining good working relationships.
• Utilised proper ventilation methods during spray application, ensuring a safe work environment.
• Ensured long-lasting results by properly preparing surfaces before painting.
• Addressed minor equipment malfunctions for uninterrupted workflow.
• Maintained clean workspace, promoting safety and efficiency.
• Exhibited proficiency in using both water-based and oil-based paints for various applications.
• Prepared surfaces for painting to ensure optimal adhesion.
• Completed effective surface preparation to improve painting results.
• Checked quality of completed work, identifying and resolving any defects.
• Used tools and equipment to successfully repair and finish items before spraying.
• Mixed and applied paint, constantly verifying colour codes met customer requirements.
• Followed PPE maintenance routines to keep in full working order.
• Kept work areas clean, tidy and hazard-free, maintaining a high standard of housekeeping.
• Poured paint into spray guns, adjusting nozzles to achieve optimal paint flow.
• Managed own workload to complete tasks within deadlines.
• Performed preventative and routine maintenance to retain reliability of spraying equipment.
• Completed masking, stencilling and similar activities.
• Understood and complied with correct conditions to store paint.
• Minimised splatter, covering all areas not being painted with sheeting.
• Applied polishing techniques to smoothen surfaces and guarantee meticulous finish.
• Restored original appearance of damaged items by touching up defective areas.
• Inspected paint for quality and conformance to specifications to increase client satisfaction.
• Kept activity log, following established documentation processes at all times.
• Prevented job disruptions by regularly inspecting paint spraying equipment, promptly reporting malfunctions.
• Read and understood engineering drawings to correctly complete designated tasks.
• Prepared surfaces for coating to achieve polished final look.
• Cleaned painting equipment promptly to maintain good condition.
• Removed grease, dirt or rust to avoid imperfections in final surfaces.
• Used hand-spraying device to paint surfaces.
• Disposed of hazardous waste properly to minimise environmental damage.
• Sanded material between coats to achieve smooth and even finish.
• Checked paint consistency to prevent build-ups, lumps and gaps.
• Selected spraying pressure to achieve desired effect.
• Added paint hardeners and thinners to achieve desired paint consistency.
• Inspected finished designs to guarantee perfect quality.
• Wore appropriate protective gear when working with spray paints and varnishes.
• Spotted imperfections in surfaces and performed corrective action.
• Kept records of work progress and coordinated activities with team members.
• Read standard blueprints and designs to carry out projects to specifications.
• Applied varnish and other protective coatings for long-lasting finish.
• Kept air flowing in indoor working areas to minimise risk of inhaling hazardous materials.
• Managed resources to guarantee equipment availability for time-sensitive processes.
• Fixed minor scratches to re-capture original aesthetic.
• Recognised signs of corrosion and removed rust.
• Used colour matching techniques for discrete updates to paintwork.
• Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces.
• Removed damaged panels, resulting in ready base for replacement or repair.
• Prepared surfaces for efficient painting, delivering exceptional final results.
• Ensured safety compliance by properly aligning all replaced or repaired parts.
• Liaised closely with other automotive professionals, ensuring comprehensive repair work on vehicles.
• Used specialist tools to reshape and refit vehicle parts, achieving smooth finishes.
• Fitted new windows and windscreens to enhance visibility and aesthetic appeal of vehicles.
• Polished repaired areas to match the rest of the vehicle's bodywork.
• Repaired damaged body parts for seamless restoration of vehicles.
• Assisted in estimating costs for repairs, resulting in accurate quotes for customers.
• Managed workshop tools effectively, maintaining clean and safe workspace at all times.
• Replaced irreparable vehicle panels for a flawless finish.
• Welded new or repaired panels into place, enhancing structural integrity of vehicles.
• Maintained detailed records of completed works; ensured transparency with clients.
• Used filler substances to fill small dents, leading to smooth surfaces post paint job.
• Achieved high customer satisfaction with meticulous workmanship on body repairs.
• Applied primer layers before painting, ensuring long-lasting finish on repaired areas.
• Followed manufacturers' specifications closely whilst performing repairs, ensuring exactness in result.
• Kept up-to-date with latest industry developments; improved repair techniques over time.
• Improved vehicle appearance by carefully removing dents and damages.
• Created a safe working environment, verifying equipment used was operated in accordance with safety standards.
• Prepared vehicles for painting, removing existing paint and corrosion to ensure optimal result.
• Performed final finishing and polishing to achieve meticulous appearance of finished vehicles.
• Avoided service disruptions by monitoring stock levels, ensuring constant availability of repair supplies.
• Hammered out and smoothed dents in bodywork with care and precision.
• Assessed car body damage and decided best method of repair.
• Repaired various vehicle types with precision and care.
• Primed vehicle surfaces for new paint job by sanding down.
• Maintained exceptionally clean, tidy and safe work environment at all times.
• Removed damaged panels and parts for replacement or repair.
• Filled small holes and rusted areas with filler to improve appearance.
• Applied heat gun to plastic components, moulding back into proper shapes.
• Created body panels and sections, using advanced welding skills to put in place.
• Mixed and meticulously applied primers and colour coats.
• Retouched repair to match surrounding areas.
• Repaired chassis and engine mounting damage using hydraulic rams, jacks and jigs.
• Used paint spray gun to make exterior look pristine.
• Positioned, secured and repaired windows, doors and other external fittings.
• Followed health and safety procedures in construction, using appropriate PPE to minimise risk of personal injury.
• Inspected finished production and installation work to determine conformity with specifications.
• Gathered required materials, selected appropriate methods and optimised assembly sequences to carry out project work.
• Bent, shaped and attached pieces of sheet metal to create required structures.
• Aligned and measured components to achieve precise outcome.
• Installed and repaired sheet metal components for vehicles and aircraft.
• Applied spot welding techniques and arc welding techniques to execute designs to specification.
• Recognised and detected signs of corrosion, taking appropriate action.
• Marked sheet metal precisely for cutting and shaping.
• Performed test runs to assess quality of finished products.
• Made, installed and repaired articles fabricated from different types of sheet metal.
• Used sheet metal shears and operated handheld riveting equipment.
• Guided construction and assembly of sheet metal products by converting blueprints into shop drawings.
• Inspected construction supplies, removing sub-standard material to guarantee use of high-quality materials.

Subcontract to various companies as paint sprayer panelbeater

To oversee running of paint and body shop

Oversaw repair of damaged vehicles, including trade and insurance work, and conducted sales and warranty work for Mercedes and HGVs.

Managed daily operations while actively working alongside employees in the workshop.

Founded business in paint and body shop industry after earning City and Guilds Certificate.