Automotive Workshop Controller

Adelaide City Automotive Group; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Career progression

Training and development

On-site parking

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Adelaide City Automotive Group is seeking an experienced and driven Workshop Controller to lead daily workshop operations within a high-performing dealership environment. This role partners with Service Advisors and management to oversee repair orders, allocate work, and maintain quality control to manufacturer standards.

Based in Adelaide, the position offers a supportive team culture, ongoing training, and clear opportunities for career progression, with a competitive remuneration package and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a workshop leadership, foreman, or controller role.
• Strong technical automotive knowledge and diagnostic capability.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Strong communication skills across workshop and service departments.
• Current driver's licence and valid working rights.
• Pentana EraPower experience will be considered favourably.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and control daily workshop workflow and job allocation.
• Monitor repair orders to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timely completion.
• Provide technical guidance and support to technicians and apprentices.
• Conduct quality control checks on completed work.
• Liaise with Service Advisors to manage priorities and customer expectations.
• Ensure manufacturer, warranty, and safety procedures are followed.
• Support training and development within the workshop team.
• Assist with road testing and complex diagnostics when required.

Skills

Workshop leadership

Team management

Diagnostic capability

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Pentana EraPower

Job description

Adelaide City Automotive Group is one of Adelaide’s most diverse, family-owned dealership groups; proudly backed by four new car brands, a large pre-owned vehicle department and a thriving service and parts centre.

Located just two minutes from the Adelaide CBD, we offer a flexible work schedule, great benefits, off street employee car parking, excellent opportunity for career progression, consistent training and a welcoming culture.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Workshop Controller to lead daily workshop operations within a high-performing dealership environment. This position plays a critical role in managing workflow, supporting technicians, and ensuring all repairs and servicing are completed efficiently, safely, and to manufacturer standards.

Working closely with Service Advisors and management, you will oversee repair orders, allocate work effectively, and maintain strong quality control processes. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced workshop and takes pride in delivering operational excellence and team performance.

What you will be doing:

• Coordinate and control daily workshop workflow and job allocation
• Monitor repair orders to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and timely completion
• Provide technical guidance and support to technicians and apprentices
• Conduct quality control checks on completed work
• Liaise with Service Advisors to manage priorities and customer expectations
• Ensure manufacturer, warranty, and safety procedures are followed
• Support training and development within the workshop team
• Assist with road testing and complex diagnostics when required

What you need:

• Previous experience in a workshop leadership, foreman, or controller role
• Strong technical automotive knowledge and diagnostic capability
• Proven ability to manage and motivate a team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Strong communication skills across workshop and service departments
• Current driver's licence and valid working rights
• Pentana EraPower experience will be considered favourably

What's on offer:

• Competitive remuneration package reflective of experience, including retainer & weekly commissions will be negotiated with the successful applicant
• Leadership role within a structured and professional dealership
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment with strong systems and processes

Adelaide City Automotive is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.