REQ ID: 129684
JOB TITLE: Bespoke Paint Supervisor
SALARY: £37,600 - £47,000
POSTING START DATE:07.08.2025
POSTING END DATE: 20.08.2025
LOCATION: Coventry  

Industrial Operations is where we add value to our modern luxury ethos. Whether in Procurement, sourcing vital products and services, or Supply Chain, managing Logistics Operations and Fulfilment, you will ensure seamless operations for our iconic vehicles across our global footprint while prioritising sustainable initiatives. Working with cross-functional teams, you'll be part of how we drive efficiencies and implement industry-leading practices. Help us create the exceptional.

As a Bespoke Paint supervisor, you will oversee the bespoke paint operational team and the end-to-end process on a shift rotation.

WHAT TO EXPECT

You will have a combination of paint, manufacturing, engineering and leadership experience and will be joining a passionate team who deliver JLR’s world class products for our VIP customers.

Here is what else to expect. 

•    You will supervise the end-to-end customised paint process and ensure that the associated Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environment metrics are achieved
•    Daily task management of the team
•    Achieve Productivity targets through the application of Lean Master Class tooling
•    Contribute to the development of the operational and strategic plans to improve the current facility and process

•    Supervising a team of skilled painters to ensure achievement of Quality and production objectives are achieved

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills that you’ll need to have to help you succeed here, including:

•    An Understanding of Engineering/Manufacturing Processes, Tools and Techniques
•    A Working knowledge and experience of delivering safety and planned customer delivery metrics

•    Excellent communication and leadership skills, with strong influencing and engagement skills 
•    An effective team player, actively developing and supporting team members
•    The ability to challenge existing thinking in a positive way whilst building credibility

Please note that this role will relocate to our Castle Bromwich site in August 2026.

BENEFITS

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance-related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for; education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee-led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
• Flexible working* 
  
  

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on-site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs.

Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you're interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible.

JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.