Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Stephen Town

Maidstone

Summary

Adept Panel Beater with extensive experience in auto body repair and welding, demonstrated at Tonbridge Accident Repair Centre and other leading workshops. Excelled in vehicle reassembly and frame straightening, enhancing service quality and efficiency. Known for an exceptional work ethic and commitment to deadlines, significantly improving customer satisfaction and workshop productivity. Diligent Auto Body Technician driven to deliver exceptional quality work within stringent deadlines. Strong track record of dependability and a superior work ethic in industry roles.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Panel Beater

Tonbridge Accident Repair Centre
10.2012 - Current

Carry out repairs to vehicles using correct repair methods and equipment from minor damage to extensive repairs including the use of body repair jig and measuring system, inclusive of stripping out and refitting parts to facilitate repairs.

Body Shop Manager

Pat Heard Garage Services
03.2003 - 06.2012
  • Supervised and managed shop operations and tasks.
  • Developed estimates by costing parts, supplies and labor and calculating customers' payments.
  • Processed insurance paperwork and prepared estimates to negotiate insurance settlements.
  • Examined damaged vehicles to determine degree of structural and mechanical damage.
  • Built and maintained good relations with customers, encouraging loyalty and obtaining recommendations.

Panel Beater

C&M Coachworks
01.2001 - 03.2003

Carried out repairs to vehicles including the removal and installation of parts to facilitate repairs from minor damage to extensive damage including the use of body jig and measurement systems

Panel Beater

Pat Heard Garage Services
01.2000 - 12.2000

Carried out repairs to vehicles from minor to major damage including the use of body jig included the removal of parts to facilitate repairs.

Assistant Body Shop Manager

Lancaster Jaguar Sidcup
01.1996 - 10.1999
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Developed strong partnerships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms for both pricing and delivery schedules.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, demonstrating empathy and professionalism in all interactions to maintain positive relationships.
  • Built strong relationships with insurance companies, leading to faster claim processing and improved
  • Improved employee performance through regular coaching, training, and performance evaluations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing repair orders and providing timely updates on the progress.

Panel Beater

Lancaster Body Centre Sevenoaks
09.1993 - 01.1996

Carried out repairs to vehicles including the removal and refitting of parts necessary to facilitate repairs from minor damage to extensive damage including the use of jig and measuring systems.

Panel Beater

Tovil Coachworks
07.1988 - 09.1993

Carried out repairs to vehicles including the removal and refitting of parts necessary to facilitate repairs from minor damage to extensive damage including the use of body repair jigs

Panel Beater

S.D.W. Services
09.1985 - 06.1988

Carried out repairs to vehicles including the removal and refitting of parts mostly heavily damaged vehicles using body jig and pulling systems

Panel Beater

Button Forshaw
09.1981 - 09.1985

Started my apprenticeship here quickly developing the skills to repair vehicles that were heavily damaged including the removal of mechanical parts and engines to allow for jig bracket installation and pulling of damaged body and chassis components.

Education

Vinters Boys School , Maidstone Kent

Skills

  • Auto body repair
  • Body Filler Application
  • Vehicle reassembly
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Welding experience
  • Quality-focused
  • Suspension Repair
  • Welding Techniques
  • Plastic repair
  • Adhesive bonding
  • Aluminum Repair
  • Frame straightening
  • Deadline-oriented

Certification

NVQ M.E.T.

NVQ Panel

Refrigerant handling

Timeline

Panel Beater - Tonbridge Accident Repair Centre
10.2012 - Current
Body Shop Manager - Pat Heard Garage Services
03.2003 - 06.2012
Panel Beater - C&M Coachworks
01.2001 - 03.2003
Panel Beater - Pat Heard Garage Services
01.2000 - 12.2000
Assistant Body Shop Manager - Lancaster Jaguar Sidcup
01.1996 - 10.1999
Panel Beater - Lancaster Body Centre Sevenoaks
09.1993 - 01.1996
Panel Beater - Tovil Coachworks
07.1988 - 09.1993
Panel Beater - S.D.W. Services
09.1985 - 06.1988
Panel Beater - Button Forshaw
09.1981 - 09.1985
Vinters Boys School - ,
Stephen Town