Workshop Supervisor (Car Detailing)

We are looking for an

experienced Workshop Supervisor

to lead and manage our automotive detailing workshop and daily operations.

The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on knowledge and experience across

car detailing, paint polishing, ceramic coating, Paint Protection Film (PPF), and vehicle wrapping

. You will be responsible for supervising the workshop team, maintaining workmanship standards, allocating jobs, and ensuring vehicles are completed properly and on schedule.

This is a hands-on supervisory role suitable for someone who understands automotive detailing work and is confident leading a team.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and lead the workshop detailing and installation team

Plan daily jobs and allocate manpower according to workload and staff skill levels

Monitor job progress and ensure vehicles are completed within the required timeline

Conduct quality checks before vehicle handover

Ensure high workmanship standards across all services

Identify workmanship issues and guide technicians on rectification

Train and coach junior technicians to improve their skills and productivity

Ensure proper preparation and installation procedures are followed

Manage workshop workflow to minimise delays and improve efficiency

Coordinate with the customer service and operations team on job requirements and completion times

Maintain workshop cleanliness, organisation, tools and equipment

Ensure materials and consumables are used properly and wastage is controlled

Handle workshop issues and provide solutions when problems arise

Ensure the team follows company SOPs and safety requirements

Take responsibility for the overall quality and productivity of the workshop

Technical Knowledge & Experience

Candidates should have good practical knowledge and experience in:

Professional automotive detailing

Machine polishing and paint correction

DA and rotary polishing

Ceramic coating preparation and application

Paint Protection Film (PPF) installation

PPF installation on complex areas including bumpers, mirrors and curved panels

Vehicle vinyl wrapping

Surface preparation and decontamination

Understanding of paint defects, scratches, swirl marks and polishing techniques

Proper finishing and quality-control procedures

Requirements

Minimum

3 years of relevant automotive detailing experience

Previous experience as a

Workshop Supervisor, Team Leader, Senior Detailer or Senior Installer

is preferred

Strong knowledge of detailing, polishing, coating, PPF and wrapping

Must be able to identify and rectify workmanship issues

Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a workshop team

Able to plan manpower and organise multiple vehicles/jobs efficiently

Responsible, disciplined and quality-focused

Good communication and problem-solving skills

Able to work in a fast-paced automotive workshop environment

Hands-on attitude and willing to assist the team when required

What We Are Looking For

We are not looking for someone who only supervises from the office.

We are looking for an

experienced automotive professional who understands the work, can lead from the front, maintain high workmanship standards, and develop the team into better technicians.