Bodyshop Chargehand
Arnold Clark
East Kilbride, G74 5LWView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Pay
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Contract
Not specified
Hours
44 hrs/week · Full-time
Closing date
3 November 2026
11 days leftJob description
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.
- 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
Full time: Monday – Friday 8am – 5.30pm and alternate Saturdays 8am – 12pm
Day-to-day duties
- 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.
Essential skills
- 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.
Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work.
Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.
To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website.
Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
Arnold Clark
First seen
7 October 2026
Last checked
24 October 2026
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