Paint Shop Supervisor

1st Choice Recruitment; East Hyde; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Discretionary bonus

Overtime available

Annual salary review

On-site parking

Job summary

A Paint Shop Supervisor role is available at a modern Biggleswade site. The position is temp to perm, with hands-on work in painting and powder coating and responsibility for air‑fed respiratory equipment compliance.

You will oversee daily paint shop activities, ensure HSE procedures, perform inspections, and uphold surface preparation and finish quality while supporting team coordination. On-site parking is provided, with benefits such as pension and a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• Experience in paint shop or surface finishing environments.
• Attention to detail and quality control skills.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate a team.
• Safe work practices and respiratory equipment awareness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day paint shop operations.
• Support wet painting and powder coating as needed.
• Ensure health and safety procedures and respiratory equipment use.
• Carry out routine inspections and quality checks.
• Maintain surface preparation and finish quality.
• Coordinate team workflow efficiently.

Skills

Surface preparation

Quality inspections

Team supervision

Health & safety

Communication

Independent/team work

Forklift licence (adv)

Job description

Job Description Paint Shop Supervisor

TEMP TO PERM

A well-established global manufacturer and installer of large-scale industrial doors is seeking a Paint Shop Supervisor to join its team. The company designs and produces products ranging from fire station doors to aircraft hangar doors and large specialist structures used in high-spec environments.

The role is based at a modern 58,000 sq ft manufacturing and office facility in Biggleswade, which includes on-site parking.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 08:00 16:30
• Friday: 08:00 15:30

Role Overview

We are looking for a Paint Shop Supervisor to oversee paint shop operations. Alongside supervisory responsibilities, you will occasionally take a hands‑on role supporting activities such as industrial wet painting and powder coating. You will also ensure the safe use, maintenance, and compliance of air‑assisted respiratory equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day paint shop operations
• Support industrial wet painting and powder coating activities when required
• Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures, including respiratory equipment use
• Carry out routine inspections and quality checks
• Maintain high standards of surface preparation and finish quality
• Support team coordination and workflow efficiency

Required Attributes

• Strong understanding of surface preparation and material properties
• Ability to conduct routine inspections and maintain quality standards
• High attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently or within a team
• Forklift licence advantageous

Salary

• Hourly rate dependent on experience

Benefits

• Discretionary performance‑related bonus (or employee share scheme option)
• Pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
• Overtime available at competitive rates
• Annual salary review

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person