Lead Bodyshop Technician: Panel, Paint & Estimating

Arnold Clark Group; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Salary reviews twice yearly

Training and progression

Employee discounts

Private healthcare

Sick pay

Parental leave

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group in East Kilbride is seeking an experienced Vehicle Bodyshop Chargehand to lead the panel and paint operations while supervising the team and handling repair estimates. The role combines hands-on panel beating and painting with shop leadership and cost estimation responsibilities.

You will support day-to-day bodyshop management, ensure repairs meet high standards, liaise with customers and suppliers, and help plan workloads in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater or Vehicle Painter.
• Previous supervisory, team leader or chargehand experience preferred.
• Experience preparing repair estimates using industry estimating systems.
• Excellent knowledge of vehicle repair methods and bodyshop processes.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple jobs.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality panel repairs, preparation and paintwork as required.
• Supervise and support bodyshop technicians to ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Assess vehicle damage and prepare repair estimates and job costings.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal departments regarding repair requirements.
• Monitor job progress and ensure repair timescales are achieved.
• Maintain quality control standards throughout the repair process.
• Assist with workshop planning and allocation of work.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Panel Beater

Vehicle Painter

Supervisory

Estimating

Repair methods

Organisational skills

Communication

Pressure handling

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Arnold Clark Group in East Kilbride is seeking an experienced Vehicle Bodyshop Chargehand to lead the panel and paint operations while supervising the team and handling repair estimates. The role combines hands-on panel beating and painting with shop leadership and cost estimation responsibilities.

You will support day-to-day bodyshop management, ensure repairs meet high standards, liaise with customers and suppliers, and help plan workloads in a fast-paced environment.