Paintshop Team Lead

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all paint shop activities, including loading and unloading of parts, to meet production schedules
• Lead, supervise, and motivate a team of paint shop operatives to achieve output and quality targets
• Monitor team performance and provide coaching to drive continuous improvement
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company health & safety policies and PPE requirements
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and ensure tasks are completed within target times
• Approve and review team timesheets, ensuring accuracy at the end of each shift
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to improve efficiency and optimise machine/labour hours
• Ensure all equipment servicing and maintenance is carried out and recorded
• Manage storage and organisation of completed parts, including yard coordination

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Proven team leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong organisational and coordination skills
• Good IT skills, including Excel and ERP systems
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, changing production environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross‑functionally
• Forklift (FLT) experience