Daniel Cartlidge

In this role, I predominantly carried out extensions of Bentley Flying Spur & Mercedes 214 models on a jig, for hearse and limousine conversions. Owing to my extensive knowledge and training in this area, I would also carry out model demonstrations to new and existing clients, training for more inexperienced colleagues, and show bodyshop production progress as and when they visited the factory.

Coach Builder - Wilcox Limousines - Wigan

(2025-11 - 2026-03)

In this role, I predominantly carried out extensions of Bentley Flying Spur & Mercedes 214 models on a jig, for hearse and limousine conversions. Owing to my extensive knowledge and training in this area, I would also carry out model demonstrations to new and existing clients, training for more inexperienced colleagues, and show bodyshop production progress as and when they visited the factory.

• Used equipment such as mig welders, disc and belt grinders, oxyacetylene burners and reciprocating saws
• Worked in the fabrication side developing seat/ seatbelt mounts and other items for type approval/ prototyping purposes
• Constructed aluminium space frames using bonding and riveting techniques
• Fitted carbon fibre bonded bodies to extended chassis's, and used clamps to keep them within design spec
• Worked in the mech department on the used hearse/ limo trade in's, checking for damage, remedial work required, performing servicing and maintenance tasks, including transporting them for MOT's ahead of being retailed

Coach Builder - Coleman Milne - Wigan, Greater Manchester

(2024-11 - 2025-08)

In this role I carried out extensions of vehicles on a jig for hearse and limousine conversions. I predominantly used equipment such as mig welders, disc and belt grinders, oxyacetylene burners and reciprocating saws.

• Fitted fibreglass bonded bodies to extended chassis's, and used clamps to keep them within design spec

Welder/ Gate engineer - JJ welding - Chorley

(2020-07 - 2024-11)

In this role, i performed site visits measuring out, checking ground suitability and carrying out installs. I also directly liaised with clients in order to build up an accurate order for production, including talking about various designs, extra's, and material type. Other stages were managed such as keeping clients and other related trades updated, and ensuring the job ran on target.

I was also heavily involved in the production side, ensuring timely order and delivery of materials, assisting with job sheets, and in actually making the product, which usually entailed:

• Gates and railings
• Framework
• Stairs
• Planters
• Balconies
• Structural items such as RSJ's etc

Sales Executive - Millennium Motorcycles - St Helens

(2018-12 - 2020-07)

In this role I worked as a salesman for a multi franchise dealership. Predominately selling new Suzuki motorcycles, but also other brands such as Kawasaki, Yamaha, and a multitude of budget brands. I was FCA approved, and worked alongside a panel of lenders such as Black Horse, Santander and Motonovo, in order to complete finance applications in accordance with GDPR regs.

• Product demonstration, carrying out test rides following satisfactory qualification
• Finance appraisal, and following an order, ensuring and workshop check or PDI was carried out on schedule and keeping the customer updated re delivery

HGV/ Plant fitter - UBU Environmental Ltd - Manchester, Greater Manchester

(2016-03 - 2018-11)

In this role I worked as a HGV/ Plant fitter working on agricultural machinery and roadsweepers. Tasks involved servicing engines and gearboxes, changing tyres and wheels, brush gear, burst hydraulic lines and rams. I would also have to replace clutch/ fan gear on donkey engines.

• Learned to weld and performed repairs on bodies, cabs and filter plates

General Builder/ trainee - JR Building Services - Manchester, Greater Manchester

(2013-09 - 2016-03)

In this role, I learned a variety of building skills on the job and also did labouring work. This mostly involved kitchen, fitted wardrobes and bathroom installations, but also extended to UPVC window/ door replacement, flooring, tiling, roofing and decking

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