Bodyshop Controller

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Performance-based bonuses

30 days holiday including public &++

Pension contributions

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Skills development opportunities

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd on behalf of a reputable accident repair centre in Plymouth seeks a skilled Bodyshop Workshop Controller to lead workshop operations and coordinate repair processes with a focus on quality and efficiency.

The role offers competitive salary up to £45,000 depending on experience, plus bonuses, generous holiday allowance, pension contributions, and clear opportunities for career progression within a respected bodyshop.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in workshop management within an accident repair centre or automotive environment.
• Strong knowledge of repair processes and manufacturer repair methods.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage workflow efficiently.
• Experience supervising and developing workshop staff, including apprentices.
• Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desirable: experience with workshop management software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all repair processes from initial strip-down to final quality check, maintaining full visibility of each job.
• Allocate work efficiently based on technician skills, workloads, and job priorities to optimise productivity.
• Conduct daily production meetings to review progress, resolve delays, and address issues promptly.
• Ensure all repairs adhere to manufacturer repair methods and industry standards.
• Monitor workflow and resolve technical or resource-related issues swiftly.
• Maintain accurate repair documentation and job records.
• Support and develop workshop staff and apprentices, fostering a team environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Uphold health, safety, and environmental compliance within the workshop.
• Regularly inspect and maintain workshop tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Undertake additional tasks as directed by senior management to support operational excellence.

Skills

Workshop leadership

Repair processes knowledge

Organisational skills

Staff supervision

Health and safety compliance

Communication skills

Tools

Workshop management software

Job description

We are working on behalf of a reputable accident repair centre in Plymouth to appoint a skilled Bodyshop Workshop Controller. The successful Bodyshop Workshop Controller will lead workshop operations, coordinate repair processes, and ensure high standards of quality and efficiency. This Bodyshop Workshop Controller role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to develop their career within a well-established business committed to operational excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary of up to £45,000, depending on experience, plus performance-based bonuses
• Additional bonuses and site incentives as a Bodyshop Workshop Controller
• 30 days holiday including public holidays, with additional days based on service
• Strong pension contributions and comprehensive employee benefits
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Supportive team environment focused on quality and efficiency
• Chance to enhance skills within a busy, reputable bodyshop

Duties

• Oversee and coordinate all repair processes from initial strip-down to final quality check, maintaining full visibility of each job
• Allocate work efficiently based on technician skills, workloads, and job priorities to optimise productivity
• Conduct daily production meetings to review progress, resolve delays, and address issues promptly
• Ensure all repairs adhere to manufacturer repair methods and industry standards
• Monitor workflow and resolve technical or resource-related issues swiftly
• Maintain accurate repair documentation and job records
• Support and develop workshop staff and apprentices, fostering a team environment focused on continuous improvement
• Uphold health, safety, and environmental compliance within the workshop
• Regularly inspect and maintain workshop tools, equipment, and machinery
• Undertake additional tasks as directed by senior management to support operational excellence

Requirements

• Proven experience in workshop management within an accident repair centre or automotive environment
• Strong knowledge of repair processes and manufacturer repair methods
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage workflow efficiently
• Experience supervising and developing workshop staff, including apprentices
• Good understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to resolve operational issues swiftly and effectively
• Desirable: experience with workshop management software

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Bodyshop Workshop Controller, this opportunity offers excellent prospects within the automotive industry.