Bodyshop Paint Supervisor

Igloo Ltd; Bedford; Vor Ort; GBP 27.000 - 36.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Weekly pay during temporary period

Company pension

Onsite parking

Modern workshop environment

Temp to Perm opportunity

Zusammenfassung

Igloo Ltd is recruiting an experienced Bodyshop Paint Supervisor for our busy automotive preparation centre in Thurleigh. You will lead a skilled team while remaining hands-on in a modern workshop environment, ensuring high-quality workmanship and safe daily operations.

The role involves hands-on coaching, coordinating workloads, and maintaining standards across the bodyshop. A strong background in vehicle paint and supervisory experience is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years hands-on experience as a Vehicle Paint Technician.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience within an automotive bodyshop or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of modern vehicle paint processes and repair techniques.
• Confident leading, motivating, and developing a team.
• Good communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead, motivate, and support a team of Paint Technicians.
• Coordinate daily workloads to meet productivity and quality targets.
• Monitor workflow and resolve operational issues as they arise.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance, training and mentoring to the team.
• Maintain high standards of paint quality and workshop performance.
• Carry out team briefings and support attendance, holiday and performance management.
• Work with the wider bodyshop team to progress vehicles efficiently through repairs.
• Promote and maintain a safe, clean, and organised workshop environment.
• Ensure all work complies with company and H&S procedures.

Kenntnisse

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Hands-on workshop approach

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

Jobbeschreibung

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bodyshop Paint Supervisor to join a busy automotive preparation centre in Thurleigh. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paint Technician or Bodyshop Supervisor to take the next step in their career, leading a skilled team while remaining hands‑on within a modern workshop environment.

This is a key operational role where you will work closely with Paint Technicians on the workshop floor, ensuring high-quality workmanship, efficient daily operations, and a safe working environment.

The Role:

As a Bodyshop Paint Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, motivating, and supporting a team of Paint Technicians.
• Coordinating daily workloads to ensure productivity and quality targets are achieved.
• Monitoring workflow and resolving operational issues as they arise.
• Providing hands‑on technical guidance, training, and mentoring to members of the team.
• Maintaining high standards of paint quality and workshop performance.
• Carrying out team briefings and supporting attendance, holiday, and performance management processes.
• Working closely with the wider bodyshop team to ensure vehicles progress efficiently through the repair process.
• Promoting and maintaining a safe, clean, and organised workshop environment.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with company and health and safety procedures.

The Person:

• Minimum of 5 years' hands‑on experience as a Vehicle Paint Technician.
• Minimum of 3 years' supervisory or Team Leader experience within an automotive bodyshop or similar technical environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of modern vehicle paint processes and repair techniques.
• Confident leading, motivating, and developing a team.
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on workshop environment.
• Good communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Competent using Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
• Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points for minor offences.

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay during the temporary period.
• Company pension.
• Onsite parking.
• Modern workshop environment.
• Temp to Perm opportunity with a leading automotive business.

Commutable from: Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Huntingdon, St Neots, Biggleswade, Sandy, Rushden, Wellingborough and Cambridge.