Senior Bodyshop Chargehand - Lead Panel & Paint Estimating

Arnold Clark Group; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Career progression

Employee discounts

Private healthcare

Sick pay

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group in East Kilbride is seeking an experienced Vehicle Bodyshop Chargehand to lead a busy panel repair and paint shop. The role combines hands-on panel beating and painting with supervision and estimating responsibilities, ensuring repairs are completed to the highest standard.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day bodyshop activities, liaise with customers, coordinate with suppliers and drive efficient job costing and planning from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Panel Beater or Vehicle Painter.
• Supervisory/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/chargehand

Repair estimates

Vehicle repair methods

Organisation

Communication

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Arnold Clark Group in East Kilbride is seeking an experienced Vehicle Bodyshop Chargehand to lead a busy panel repair and paint shop. The role combines hands-on panel beating and painting with supervision and estimating responsibilities, ensuring repairs are completed to the highest standard.

The successful candidate will manage day-to-day bodyshop activities, liaise with customers, coordinate with suppliers and drive efficient job costing and planning from start to finish.