Daniel Lane

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Over 25 years of hands-on experience across agricultural engineering, fabrication, diesel mechanics, and bespoke projects. 

 I’m a fully qualified mechanic, fitter, and welder/fabricator with extensive experience working independently and as part of a team. I thrive on practical challenges, enjoy varied work, and bring a resourceful, can-do attitude to every job—whether in the workshop or out in the field.

2021 – Present
D Lane Engineering Ltd – Founder & Lead Engineer
Established my own company, delivering mechanical and fabrication services to farmers, foresters, agribusinesses, and private clients.

2015 – 2021
Self-Employed & R Palmer & Sons Ltd (Fordham, Cambs)
Balanced subcontract work and direct clients. Focus on agricultural repairs, general fabrication, and custom installations (e.g., gates, railings).

2011 – 2014
David Harrison Handling Solutions (Ely, Cambs)
Engineer for vegetable handling systems: weighers, graders, hoppers, conveyors, and field equipment—installations, repairs, and custom fabrication.

2007 – 2011
Middle Fen & Mere Internal Drainage Board (Ely, Cambs)
Fitter for land drainage and flood prevention machinery. Supervised jobs and managed workshop operations.

• Maintained plant/vehicles (JCB, Liebherr, Case, Ford, etc.)
   
• Built steel fabrications for site work
   
• Developed maintenance schedules and inspections
   

2005 – 2007
R. Turner Haulage Ltd (Fordham, Cambs)
HGV and farm machinery mechanic (Volvo, Scania, DAF, etc.)

• Managed inspection schedules and paperwork
   
• Conducted fabrication projects in steel, aluminium, and timber
   

2004 – 2005
La Maison de l’Art (Sydney, Australia)
Blacksmith and metalworker for high-end architectural metalwork.

• Granted skilled worker visa
   
• Workshop and on-site fabrication
   
• CAD-based projects: balustrades, staircases, and fittings
   

2004
T. Moncreif (Sydney, Australia)
Site-based steelwork and renovation:

• Fabricated house structure and staircase
   
• Supported multiple trades on heritage renovation
   

1997 – 2003 (Apprenticeship & Early Years)
R. Turner Haulage Ltd (Fordham, Cambs)
Served apprenticeship and worked as a full-time diesel mechanic before travelling. Rehired in 2005.