Bodyshop Paint Supervisor

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.
• Support from Igloo's recruitment and payroll teams.

Commutable from: Bedford, Milton Keynes, Northampton, Huntingdon, St Neots, Biggleswade, Sandy, Rushden, Wellingborough and Cambridge.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.