Bodyshop Supervisor at Cranfield Talent Consultants

Position Overview

This position is responsible for conducting repairs and restoration works of damaged vehicles. He/she will also analyze vehicle damage, provide a cost and timeline estimate, plan and schedule vehicle repairs and painting. This role requires good knowledge of mechanical repairs and troubleshooting skills, good communication and technical skills, strong problem-solving, good business knowledge, and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze motor vehicles to understand the extent of repair and restoration required.
• Check and prepare accurate estimate for body/paint repairs.
• Communicate with customers and make a note of their customization requests. 
• Provide customers with an estimate of cost and timeline for conducting vehicle repairs 
• Keep customers up to date with the repair work progress 
• Oversee the dismantling and assembling of various vehicle parts and components. 
• Plan and schedule vehicle repairs. 
• Carry out refinishing and repainting work. 
• Operate recovery vehicles to ascertain their functioning. 
• Assign job to body/paint technicians.
• Ensure repairs are done according to approved cost and time estimates.
• Supervise body and paint repairs.
• Advise customers on repair options.
• Ensure safety compliance and keep the work area clean and safe.
• Adhere to the safety guidelines and health protocols at all time. 

 Requirements

• Minimum of O’Level certificate
• Certification in vocational training is compulsory
• Minimum of 3-4 years’ relevant experience 
• Spray painting, general welding, and brazing experience
• Familiarity with mechanical, metalworking equipment, spray painting, and welding tools

Desirable Skills and Competencies

• Project Management
• Business Knowledge
• Technical and mechanical skills
• Mechanical repairs and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of safety and health protocols
• Stakeholder management
• Communication (Verbal and Written)