Simon Noble

Competition	Autobody Repair
Age	21
Qualifications	NVQ Levels 2 & 3 Vehicle Body Repair ATA (Automotive Technician Accreditation) Apprenticeship
Hometown	Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees
Training Provider	Thatcham
Training Manager	Karl Vella

 

"I have a great deal of admiration for Andrew Blair for his success at WorldSkills 2005 (Autobody Repair gold medal winner). Andrew demonstrated that the UK’s pedigree in autobody repair is of a world-class standard. I will be using him as inspiration to achieve a similar success at WorldSkills 2007."

 

Profile

 

Simon's enthusiasm for cars started at an early age. As a child he was fascinated watching his dad repairing his car and was eager to help out in any way he could:

"I am a fanatic when it comes to cars; I enjoy both driving and working on them. Members of my family also enjoy cars and it was a major bonding factor between us when I was growing up."

In preparation for WorldSkills 2007 Simon travelled to Ireland where he worked alongside Ireland's short-listed autobody repair competitors during their WorldSkills Team selection event:

"Working with the Irish competitors was a great learning experience. I found it very beneficial talking to the competitors and watching their problem-solving methods."

Simon hopes that the experience of competing at WorldSkills will benefit him in terms of increasing his maturity and confidence in his trade, and hopes to be working in a supervisory or management position within five years.

In his spare time Simon enjoys going to the gym, cars and fishing.

Employer

 

Simon Bailes Peugeot operates three Peugeot dealerships in Northallerton, Guisborough and Stockton, along with an Accident Repair Centre in Northallerton.

Competition Requirements

 

Simon's tasks will include repairing or replacing components or body panels on a vehicle using the latest techniques and working to very controlled standards.