Bodyshop Supervisor

Pure Permanent Recruitment are seeking an experienced Bodyshop Supervisor for a client based in Loughborough, Leicestershire.

Assignment duration: Permanent

Shifts: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30pm Friday 08.00hrs to 15:30pm

Hours per week: minimum 39

Annual Leave Entitlement: 25 days increasing to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.

This role is based at a Truck and Bus Bodyshop in Loughborough, where our client is seeking a Bodyshop Supervisor to join their dynamic team.

The ideal Bodyshop Supervisor will be:

A seasoned professional bodyshop supervisor, with significant experience in the motor vehicle repair industry, particularly in commercial vehicles.

Your expertise extends to understanding VOSA PSV/HGV License Laws and Regulations, ensuring compliance and excellence in every repair. You thrive in collaboration, working closely with the Body Shop Manager, participating in meetings and planning sessions, and covering for them when necessary. Your ability to read and understand drawings is unparalleled, allowing you to navigate technical challenges with ease. This role presents a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills and make a tangible impact within our clients organization.

What our client offers:

• Professional growth and development: Unlock your potential through various training and development opportunities.
• Pension scheme: Matched up to 5% of your salary, including death in service cover.
• Medical cover: Comprehensive coverage provided by Health Shield.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Take advantage of our wellness, mindfulness, and counselling services to support your overall well-being.
• Generous holiday allowance: Start with 25 days and watch it grow to 30 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Discounts on various purchases: Enjoy savings on shopping vouchers, cinema tickets, holidays, and travel.
• Fitness perks: Access MyGymDiscounts and MyActiveDiscounts.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies: We value work-life balance and offer enhanced family friendly policies, including maternity leave with 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay, as well as 5-week paternity leave.

Responsibilities of Bodyshop Supervisor:

• Supervise a team of technicians, ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity.
• Semi Productive 30% / 40% which can vary week to week.
• Work closely with the Body Shop Manager, participating in meetings and planning sessions.
• Cover for the Body Shop Manager when necessary, ensuring seamless operations.
• Provide timely updates on repair progress and manage job issues in real time.
• Ensure compliance with time recording procedures and Health and Safety policies.
• Act as a crucial link between our workshop environment and the demands of office operations.

Competencies of a Bodyshop Supervisor:

• City and Guilds, NVQ 3, or equivalent in Commercial Motor Vehicle repair.
• Exceptional team management and motivational skills.
• Effective communication at all levels, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in diagnostic and technical assistance, guiding our technicians to swift fault diagnosis.
• Adaptability and flexibility to modify approaches for positive outcomes.
• Ability to delegate tasks effectively and operate computer systems with ease.

Please submit your CV to Elisabeth Best of Pure Permanent Recruitment for further consideration.