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Staff

James (Jimmy) Thornton – Owner

Jimmy started his career in tyre fitting and vehicle maintenance as an apprentice in the 1990’s, since

then he has gained his knowledge and experience through managerial positions within national and independent garages.

Qualifications & Training includes:

BTEC Intermediate General NVQ – Engineering – Passed with Merit

City & Guilds – Level 1 in Vehicle Fitting

City & Guilds – Level 2 in Vehicle Fitting

Appaseal Corghi EM7440 Wheel Balancer Training

Appaseal Corghi A2025 Tyre Changer & SP2000 Training

Level 2 Award in Health & Safety in the Workplace

Emergency First Aid for Appointed Persons

EDI Level 3 NVQ in Customer Service

Jen Thornton – Owner

Jen works part time at the garage as she is at home looking after her little boy Jack the rest of the time. Jen has various experience, although not tyre related, but she has payroll, accounts and admin experience. Jen is training to be a tyre fitter!

Steve Lucas

Manager Steve joined TyreFinders in November 2009 and brought with him a wealth of experience.

Highly qualified in all aspects of tyre fitting, including truck and agricultural tyres, Steve is always on hand to discuss your needs.

Steve gained his knowledge and experience by working for a national company for 10 years before leaving to join the family business, (Steve is owner Jen’s brother) and since doing so he has really helped to move the business forward.

Qualifications & Training include:

City & Guilds Certificate for Tyre Fitting Agricultural Vehicle

City & Guilds Certificate for Tyre Fitting – Bus, Truck and Coach

City & Guilds Certificate for Tyre Fitting – Specialist Wheels

City & Guilds Certificate in oxy-acetylene heating & cutting

City & Guilds Certificate for Roadside Breakdown

City & Guilds Certificate for Light Vehicle Brake Servicing

City & Guilds Certificate for Wheel Alignment (car/van toe check) Skills

City & Guilds Certificate for Tyre Fitting Car and Van

First Aid

Currently undertaking a NVQ3 in customer service

Mike Hollow

With over 30 years motor trade experience under his belt, mike is the ‘wise old man’ at TyreFinders.

Mike joined TyreFinders in July 2010 after spending the previous 25 years working for a national company where he gained qualifications in all aspects of tyre fitting and vehicle repair. Mike is a highly capable vehicle technician and tyre fitter.

Qualifications & Training include:

City & Guilds Motor vehicle fast fit operations – Oil and filter technical competence

City & Guilds Certificate for Wheel Alignment

City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Fast Fit Operations – Certificate for Tyre Fitting Agricultural Vehicle

City & Guilds Certificate for Light Vehicle Brake Servicing

City & Guilds Certificate for Tyre Fitting – Bus, Truck and Coach

City & Guilds Certificate for Tyre Fitting – Specialist Wheels

City & Guilds Certificate in oxy-acetylene heating & cutting

City & Guilds Certificate for Roadside Breakdown

First Aid

Levi Stocker (aka Archie)

Levi started out as a part time employee in 2008 whilst studying vehicle repair and tyre fitting at college. Now 3 years on he is fully qualified and is currently undertaking customer service qualifications with a view to becoming an assistant manager at TyreFinders.

Levi’s work ethic is second to none and he always goes the extra mile for his customers.

Qualifications & Training include:

City & Guilds Level 1 – Vehicle Fitting – Automotive Maintenance & Repair

City & Guilds Level 2 – Maintenance & Repair Light Vehicle

Appaseal Corghi EM7440 Wheel Balancer Training

Appaseal Corghi A2025 Tyre Changer & SP2000 Training

Currently undertaking NVQ2 in Customer Service

Chris Gibbins

Chris joined TyreFinders in November 2010 after training as a technician with Vauxhall and Nissan.

Even though he is still the ‘new boy’ he is a very capable tyre fitter and has excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications and Training include:

IMIAL Level 2 – Vehicle Maintenance & Repair – Light Vehicle

Jason Smith (aka Dimps)

Jason joined TyreFinders in September 2009 and is the youngest member of staff in the team. Before working for TyreFinders he gained some experience with a nationally known tyre company. He is currently undertaking his vehicle repair and tyre fitting qualifications at college. Jason’s energy and enthusiasm for the job knows no bounds and he is a very capable tyre fitter.

Currently undertaking:

City & Guilds Level 2 – Maintenance & Repair Light Vehicle – due to complete in June 2011.