David Pilkington
Skilled and self-reliant alloy wheel refurbishment technician
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About
Skilled and self-reliant alloy wheel refurbishment technician with over five years' hands-on experience covering the full repair process, from tyre removal through to wet painting and lacquering. Accustomed to working independently and managing a full dealership workload single-handed. Also brings practical experience from warehouse, catering, and front-of-house hospitality roles, reflecting strong reliability, teamwork, and customer-facing skills.
Experience
Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Technician at DA Techs (2020-01 – 2025-06)
Worked independently in a dedicated wheel pod, managing all aspects of wheel repair for a dealership without supervision.
Tyre & Wheel Handling
- Tyre removal, fitting, and puncture repair
Wheel Stripping & Preparation
- Stripping wheels using hot tanks and DCM/HF chemical processes
- Sanding out damage to prepare wheels for refinishing
- Shot blasting and sand blasting to key wheels, remove corrosion, and prep for powder.
Machining & Finishing
- Diamond cutting wheels using CNC wheel lathes
- Polishing wheels to a mirror finish using a wheel polisher
- Smart repairing milled and polished wheels to match factory finish
Warehouse Operative at B&Q and JD Warehouse
- Picking and packing customer and store orders
- Replenishing stock on shop floor and warehouse shelving
- Carrying out inventory checks to maintain stock accuracy
Chef at JW Lees
Bartender and Waiter at Best Western Hotels
