At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and motivate a team of technicians in a busy bodyshop environment.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading bodyshop in Thurleigh.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work culture, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Hands-on role with a focus on teamwork and communication.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring high-quality output and team performance.
- Qualifications: 3+ years supervisory experience and 5+ years as a paint technician required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Job Title: Bodyshop Paint Supervisor Site: Thurleigh / Bedford Salary: £36,166.00Start: ASAPShift: Mon to Fri - 0930-1700 / 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.
Bodyshop Paint Supervisor in Bedford employer: Shorterm Group
As a leading Rail Manufacturing company in Derbyshire, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our Graduate Engineer programme offers a structured pathway with diverse placements, ensuring ample opportunities for professional growth and hands-on experience across various engineering disciplines. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive environment, we provide a rewarding career journey for aspiring engineers looking to make a meaningful impact in the rail industry.
