Senior Bodyshop Supervisor
Kenect Recruitment · Bedford, East of England
Senior Bodyshop Supervisor at Kenect Recruitment, based in Bedford, East of England. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Bedford, East of England
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Closes
- 10 Nov 2026
Reference https://www.kenectrecruitment.co.uk/job/senior-bodyshop-supervisor-85437/
About the role
Kenect Recruitment are currently hiring for an Senior Bodyshop Supervisor in the Thurleigh, MK44 area, this is a permanent position from day one.
Overview
Hours: 40 hours per week on a flexible 5-out-of-7 shift pattern.
Supporting site operations between 6:00am and 9:00pm Monday to Friday, and 6:00am to 5:00pm on Saturdays.
Responsibilities
- Leading and supporting a team of Bodyshop operatives to deliver high-quality repairs safely and efficiently.
- Managing workflow, workshop loading and vehicle throughput to ensure work is completed on time.
- Monitoring productivity, quality and WIP performance, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.
- Driving a positive, high-performance culture focused on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
- Ensuring all repairs meet company and customer quality standards.
- Managing staffing levels, training requirements and day-to-day people matters.
- Conducting performance reviews, coaching team members and supporting colleague development.
- Working closely with internal departments and customers to ensure effective communication throughout the repair process.
- Maintaining compliance with all Health & Safety policies, procedures and regulations.
- Supporting operational requirements through a flexible shift pattern, including Saturday working on a rota basis.
Skills and Knowledge Required:
- Previous supervisory or management experience within a Bodyshop, accident repair, automotive workshop or similar environment.
- Strong understanding of Bodyshop operations and repair processes.
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams in a performance-driven environment.
- Experience managing productivity, workflow and operational KPIs.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across departments and with customers.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and operational reporting systems.
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering excellent service.
- Self-motivated, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- Full UK driving licence.
Interested? Please click ‘APPLY NOW’ for your CV to be forwarded to us for consideration and one of our recruitment consultants will be in touch!
Reference: https://www.kenectrecruitment.co.uk/job/senior-bodyshop-supervisor-85437/ · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 10 Nov 2026 · Listed via Kenect Recruitment
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