Paint Shop Supervisor

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Biggleswade
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£34,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Surface preparation Powder coating Industrial wet painting Quality inspection Health and safety compliance Attention to detail Team coordination Forklift operation

FULL DESCRIPTION

Paint Shop Supervisor

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]
Location: Biggleswade (On-site)
Salary: £25k - 34k per year
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Posted: 1 week ago

Job Description

A well-established global manufacturer and installer of large-scale industrial doors is seeking a Paint Shop Supervisor to join its team. The company designs and produces products ranging from fire station doors to aircraft hangar doors and large specialist structures used in high-spec environments. The role is based at a modern 58,000 sq ft manufacturing and office facility in Biggleswade, which includes on-site parking.

Working Hours

  • Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30
  • Friday: 08:00 – 15:30

Role Overview

We are looking for a Paint Shop Supervisor to oversee paint shop operations. Alongside supervisory responsibilities, you will occasionally take a hands-on role supporting activities such as industrial wet painting and powder coating. You will also ensure the safe use, maintenance, and compliance of air-assisted respiratory equipment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise day-to-day paint shop operations
  • Support industrial wet painting and powder coating activities when required
  • Ensure adherence to health and safety procedures, including respiratory equipment use
  • Carry out routine inspections and quality checks
  • Maintain high standards of surface preparation and finish quality
  • Support team coordination and workflow efficiency

Required Attributes

  • Strong understanding of surface preparation and material properties
  • Ability to conduct routine inspections and maintain quality standards
  • High attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently or within a team
  • Forklift licence advantageous

Salary & Benefits

Hourly rate dependent on experience. Benefits include:

  • Discretionary performance-related bonus (or employee share scheme option)
  • Pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays
  • Overtime available at competitive rates
  • Annual salary review

Please note that at times due to the volume of applications we may not be able to respond to each person individually. If you do not hear from us within 7 days we’re sorry you have not been successful this time. Please do not let this stop you applying for other positions you may be suitable for. Good Luck!

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