We are currently recruiting an Automotive Paint Supervisor to join our client’s busy vehicle refurbishment operation in Bicester. You’ll oversee a team of experienced paint sprayers working on large commercial vehicles, including buses and coaches, ensuring all work meets quality, safety, and efficiency standards.
In this hands-on role, you’ll manage daily paint operations, coordinate workloads, inspect completed work, and drive continuous improvement across the department.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Oversee day-to-day operations of the paint department, maintaining high quality and productivity levels.
2. Allocate tasks and manage workflow in line with production schedules.
3. Conduct inspections to ensure finished work meets required standards.
4. Support and train paint sprayers to maintain consistency and develop skills.
5. Enforce health, safety, and environmental policies, including PPE and material handling procedures.
6. Liaise with other supervisors and planners to coordinate vehicle flow and resolve bottlenecks.
7. Maintain accurate records for paint usage, output, and team performance.
8. Identify and implement process improvements to boost efficiency and reduce waste.
The Person:
9. Previous experience in automotive or industrial paint spraying (essential).
10. Supervisory or team leader experience within a paint or bodyshop environment.
11. Strong technical knowledge of paint preparation, application, and finishing processes.
12. Excellent leadership and organisational skills.
13. Strong attention to detail with a focus on delivering high-quality finishes.
14. Confident communicator with good interpersonal skills.
15. Knowledge of H&S and environmental regulations related to paint spraying.
16. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-output environment.
17. Proficient in basic IT and production tracking systems.
What We Offer:
18. £ per hour, paid weekly.
19. Four-day working week – Monday to Thursday, 07:00–17:00.
20. Temp-to-perm opportunity.
21. Company pension.
22. Free onsite parking.
23. Ongoing support from Igloo’s recruitment and payroll teams.
Commutable from: Aylesbury, Banbury, Bletchley, Buckingham, Didcot, Headington, High Wycombe, Kidlington, Milton Keynes, Oxford, Towcester, Witney.
Interested?
Apply today with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps!