Senior Bodyshop Supervisor

Kenect Recruitment Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenect Recruitment Ltd in Thurleigh (MK44) is hiring a Senior Bodyshop Supervisor for a permanent, day-one role. This 40-hour week runs on a flexible 5-out-of-7 shift pattern, with Saturday rota coverage to support busy periods.

You will lead a team of bodyshop operatives, manage workflow and KPIs, ensure safe, high-quality repairs, and collaborate with other departments and customers to maintain smooth communication throughout the repair process.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or management experience in a Bodyshop, accident repair, automotive workshop or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of Bodyshop operations and repair processes.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams in a performance-driven environment.
• Experience managing productivity, workflow and operational KPIs.
• Confident communicator with ability to build relationships across departments and with customers.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering excellent service.
• Self-motivated, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of Bodyshop operatives to deliver high-quality repairs safely and efficiently.
• Managing workflow, workshop loading and vehicle throughput to ensure work is completed on time.
• Monitoring productivity, quality and WIP performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Driving a positive, high-performance culture focused on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring all repairs meet company and customer quality standards.
• Managing staffing levels, training requirements and day-to-day people matters.
• Conducting performance reviews, coaching team members and supporting colleague development.
• Working closely with internal departments and customers to ensure effective communication throughout the repair process.
• Maintaining compliance with all Health & Safety policies, procedures and regulations.
• Supporting operational requirements through a flexible shift pattern, including Saturday working on a rota basis.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Bodyshop operations

Team leadership

KPIs

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Customer service

Self-motivation

UK driving licence

Tools

Microsoft Office

Operational reporting systems

Job description

Kenect Recruitment are currently hiring for an Senior Bodyshop Supervisor in the Thurleigh, MK44 area, this is a permanent position from day one.

Overview

Hours: 40 hours per week on a flexible 5-out-of-7 shift pattern.

Supporting site operations between 6:00am and 9:00pm Monday to Friday, and 6:00am to 5:00pm on Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a team of Bodyshop operatives to deliver high-quality repairs safely and efficiently.
• Managing workflow, workshop loading and vehicle throughput to ensure work is completed on time.
• Monitoring productivity, quality and WIP performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Driving a positive, high-performance culture focused on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensuring all repairs meet company and customer quality standards.
• Managing staffing levels, training requirements and day-to-day people matters.
• Conducting performance reviews, coaching team members and supporting colleague development.
• Working closely with internal departments and customers to ensure effective communication throughout the repair process.
• Maintaining compliance with all Health & Safety policies, procedures and regulations.
• Supporting operational requirements through a flexible shift pattern, including Saturday working on a rota basis.

Skills and Knowledge Required:

• Previous supervisory or management experience within a Bodyshop, accident repair, automotive workshop or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of Bodyshop operations and repair processes.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams in a performance-driven environment.
• Experience managing productivity, workflow and operational KPIs.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across departments and with customers.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-moving environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.
• Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering excellent service.
• Self-motivated, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence.