Automotive Technician
6 days ago
Gatwick
Company: Logic360 Role: Bodyshop Manager I Spray Painter I Panel Beater Location: Gatwick Airport Employment Type: Permanent Working Shift Patterns: Monday to Friday (with weekend availability if required) Working Hours: 08.00am to 17.00pm (42.5 hour week) with weekend overtime available Salary: Competitive Salary Bodyshop Manager: We are seeking an experienced and motivated Body Shop Manager to oversee the daily operations of our client’s body shop. You will lead a skilled team of technicians and administrative staff, ensuring the smooth running of the workshop while maintaining the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and customer service. Key Responsibilities: • Manage the day-to-day running of the workshop, including scheduling, task allocation, and productivity monitoring, • Lead, coach, and motivate the body shop team to achieve performance targets and quality standards, • Oversee vehicle repair processes, ensuring compliance with manufacturer guidelines and customer expectations, • Maintain accurate reporting on workshop throughput, KPIs, and performance, • Ensure compliance with health & safety and environmental regulations, • Build and maintain strong relationships with insurers, suppliers, and customers, • Oversee stock, parts ordering, and supplier negotiations to optimise costs and availability, • Drive continuous improvement, implementing new technologies and processes to improve efficiency and service delivery Vehicle Spray painter: We are looking for an experienced Body Shop Paint Sprayer to join our client’s professional and growing team. The successful candidate will carry out high-quality refinishing work across a wide range of vehicles, ensuring a flawless finish and customer satisfaction Key Responsibilities: • Prepare vehicles for spraying, including masking, sanding, and priming., • Mix and apply paints to match original manufacturer colours and finishes., • Carry out spray painting to a professional standard on panels, bodywork, and complete vehicles., • Ensure all refinishing work is completed efficiently and to high-quality standards., • Operate and maintain spray booths, equipment, and tools in line with health and safety requirements., • Work collaboratively with preppers, polishers, and body repair technicians to meet deadlines., • Conduct final inspections to ensure vehicles meet both manufacturer and customer standards. Panel Beater: We are looking for a skilled and motivated Panel Beater to join our client’s professional body shop team. You will be responsible for repairing and replacing damaged vehicle panels to manufacturer standards, ensuring a high-quality finish and customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities: • Assess damage and determine the appropriate repair or replacement method., • Remove, repair, and replace damaged body panels., • Use welding, filling, and straightening techniques to restore vehicles to their original condition., • Ensure all work is carried out to manufacturer standards and within agreed timescales., • Work collaboratively with paint sprayers, MET technicians, and preppers to complete jobs efficiently., • Maintain accurate records of work completed and parts used., • Adhere to health and safety regulations and maintain a clean working environment. Qualifications & Experience • Proven experience as a Bodyshop Manager I Spray Painter I Panel Beater within the automotive repair industry, • Strong technical background with recognised qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, ATA or equivalent) desirable for Bodyshop Manager, • IMI / NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Vehicle Refinishing I Vehicle Body Repair (or equivalent)., • Demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a multi-skilled team I Working with estimating systems I Skilled in welding, jig work, and panel alignment techniques, • Experience with a wide range of vehicles, • Full UK / EU driving licence required How to Apply If you are an experienced Bodyshop Manager I Spray Painter I Panel Beater looking for your next career move, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV to or apply through our website at Logic 360 Group – Recruitment Done Differently. Equal Opportunity Employer Logic 360 Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.