Adventure Travel is looking for an experienced Bodyshop Supervisor to join our Engineering team at our Cardiff Depot.
This is a hands-on supervisory position, combining practical vehicle body repair and refinishing work with responsibility for supervising the Bodyshop team and managing the day-to-day workflow of the department.
This role is an exciting way to get involved in the growth of Adventure Travel as we mobilise our third-party spray booth facility. You’ll play an important role in ensuring repairs are prioritised, work is completed to a high standard, and our buses and coaches are kept at their best.
Key Responsibilities
As Bodyshop Supervisor, you will:
· Supervise and support the day-to-day activities of the Bodyshop team
· Plan, allocate and manage the department’s workload and workflow
· Prioritise repairs in line with operational requirements
· Monitor the progress and quality of work being carried out
· Work closely with the wider Engineering and Operations teams to help maximise vehicle availability
· Provide practical guidance and support to members of the team
· Carry out hands-on body repairs to buses and coaches
· Carry out respraying, paint repairs and finishing work
· Repair and replace internal vehicle panels, fittings and other components
· Identify defects and ensure repairs are completed
· Help maintain a clean, organised and safe Bodyshop environment
About You
We’re looking for an experienced body repair professional who is ready to combine their technical skills with responsibility for leading a team and managing a busy workshop environment.
You should have:
· Strong experience in vehicle body repair, coach building, vehicle refinishing or a related trade
· Experience of vehicle preparation, painting and respraying
· Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
· The ability to plan and prioritise workloads effectively
· Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
· Excellent attention to detail
· Good communication and people-management skills
· A strong understanding of workplace health and safety
Experience working with buses, coaches or commercial vehicles would be advantageous.
What We Offer
· Competitive salary
· Full-time employment
· Shift pattern
· A key supervisory role within our Engineering operation
· A varied, hands-on working environment
· Support from an established Engineering team
· Opportunities to develop your skills and experience
· Free/subsidised travel
· On-site parking
Ready to Lead the Team?
If you’re an experienced vehicle body repair professional with the skills to lead a team, manage workflow and still get stuck into the job yourself, we’d like to hear from you.
Apply today to help us keep our fleet and South Wales moving.
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