Lead Bodyshop Paint Supervisor - Hands-on, Temp-to-Perm

Igloo Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay during temporary period

Company pension

Onsite parking

Modern workshop environment

Temp to Perm opportunity

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Hands-on workshop approach

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

Job description

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.