Bodyshop Paint Supervisor

Job Title: Bodyshop Paint Supervisor
Site: Thurleigh / Bedford
Salary: -36,166.00
Start: ASAP
Shift: Mon to Fri - (Apply online only) / (Apply online only) (40 hours per week)

Description:

Main Purpose of The Role:
We''re looking for a proactive, hands on Bodyshop Paint Supervisor to join our team in Thurleigh. This is a key operational role where you''ll work closely with our bodyshop technicians on the workshop floor, ensuring smooth daily operations, high quality output, and a motivated, high performing team. If you bring extensive paint experience, strong technical knowledge, and the confidence to oversee a busy paint shop, this role gives you the chance to lead the core area of our bodyshop while setting the standard for quality and workflow. Our selection process is designed to give you a clear understanding of the role and working environment.
It includes on-site interview and a walk the process tour.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead and motivate technicians to deliver safe, efficient, high quality work. Coordinate daily workloads, monitor progress, and resolve issues to meet operational targets.
Provide hands on guidance, training, and mentoring to support skill development.
Manage communication and HR tasks including briefings, attendance, holidays, and performance reviews.
Knowledge and Experience Required:
Minimum 3 years'' supervisory or team lead experience within a bodyshop or similar technical environment.
At least 5 years'' hands on experience as a paint technician.
Comfortable in a hands on, workshop based role rather than a desk based position.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Confident using Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel) with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
We''ve put everything in place to ensure you thrive.