David Pilkington

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.

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

GCSE

GNVQ in ICT

GNVQ in Media