Arnold Clark Coachbuilders is seeking an experienced and motivated Vehicle Bodyshop Chargehand to join our team in East Kilbride.
This is a hands-on role combining panel beating and paint operations with workshop supervision and estimating responsibilities. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day management of the bodyshop, ensure repairs are completed to the highest standard, and assist with preparing accurate repair estimates.
Benefits
- 44 hours per week
- Starting from 33 days’ annual leave, increasing with service
- Salary review twice per year
- Excellent opportunities to continue training and career progression
- Generous employee discounts
- Private healthcare and sick pay cover
- Maternity and paternity packages
Working Hours
Full time: Monday – Friday 8am – 5.30pm and alternate Saturdays 8am – 12pm
Responsibilities
- Carry out high-quality panel repairs, preparation and paintwork as required.
- Supervise and support bodyshop technicians to ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
- Assess vehicle damage and prepare repair estimates and job costings.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers and internal departments regarding repair requirements.
- Monitor job progress and ensure repair timescales are achieved.
- Maintain quality control standards throughout the repair process.
- Assist with workshop planning and allocation of work.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Panel Beater or Vehicle Painter.
- Previous supervisory, team leader or chargehand experience preferred.
- Experience preparing repair estimates using industry estimating systems.
- Excellent knowledge of vehicle repair methods and bodyshop processes.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple jobs.
- Full UK driving licence.