We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bodyshop Paint Supervisor to join a busy automotive preparation centre in Thurleigh. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paint Technician or Bodyshop Supervisor to take the next step in their career, leading a skilled team while remaining hands‑on within a modern workshop environment.
This is a key operational role where you will work closely with Paint Technicians on the workshop floor, ensuring high-quality workmanship, efficient daily operations, and a safe working environment.
The Role:
As a Bodyshop Paint Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, motivating, and supporting a team of Paint Technicians.
- Coordinating daily workloads to ensure productivity and quality targets are achieved.
- Monitoring workflow and resolving operational issues as they arise.
- Providing hands‑on technical guidance, training, and mentoring to members of the team.
- Maintaining high standards of paint quality and workshop performance.
- Carrying out team briefings and supporting attendance, holiday, and performance management processes.
- Working closely with the wider bodyshop team to ensure vehicles progress efficiently through the repair process.
- Promoting and maintaining a safe, clean, and organised workshop environment.
- Ensuring all work is completed in line with company and health and safety procedures.
The Person:
- Minimum of 5 years' hands‑on experience as a Vehicle Paint Technician.
- Minimum of 3 years' supervisory or Team Leader experience within an automotive bodyshop or similar technical environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of modern vehicle paint processes and repair techniques.
- Confident leading, motivating, and developing a team.
- Comfortable working in a hands‑on workshop environment.
- Good communication, organisational, and problem‑solving skills.
- Competent using Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
- Full UK Driving Licence with no more than 6 points for minor offences.
What We Offer:
- Weekly pay during the temporary period.
- Company pension.
- Onsite parking.
- Modern workshop environment.
- Temp to Perm opportunity with a leading automotive business.
Commutable from: Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Huntingdon, St Neots, Biggleswade, Sandy, Rushden, Wellingborough and Cambridge.
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Bodyshop Paint Supervisor in Bedford employer: Igloo Ltd
Join our dynamic automotive preparation centre in Peterborough, where we prioritise a collaborative work culture and offer excellent employee growth opportunities. As an MET Technician, you'll benefit from weekly pay, a company pension, and the chance to transition from temporary to permanent employment with a leading business in the industry, all while working in a modern workshop environment that values quality and efficiency.
