Bodyshop Production Lead - Bonus Eligible (Southampton)

FMG Repair Services Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus schemes

23 days annual leave

Life assurance (x2 basic salary)

Vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension & save-as-you-earn

Benefits app with retailer discounts

Well-being services

Wagestream app

Job summary

FMG Repair Services Limited in Southampton is seeking an experienced Bodyshop professional to join as Workshop Controller. The role focuses on organising the Bodyshop, supervising progress, and ensuring high-quality, compliant work in a busy site.

You will maintain tools and equipment, manage waste and utilities, and uphold shop floor procedures while liaising with technicians and management on quality matters. A full UK/EU driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds or ATA qualification is required.
• Experience in a fast-paced bodyshop environment with production management responsibilities.
• Full UK/EU Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Organise the Bodyshop by controlling job status and leading daily progress meetings.
• Ensure tools and equipment are maintained and waste/utilities are managed with security of premises in mind.
• Ensure all job cards are completed correctly and enforce shop floor procedures.
• Liaise with Bodyshop Technicians and the Manager regarding quality issues.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

ATA qualified

Driving Licence

Education

NVQ Level 3

ATA qualification

Job description

FMG Repair Services Limited in Southampton is seeking an experienced Bodyshop professional to join as Workshop Controller. The role focuses on organising the Bodyshop, supervising progress, and ensuring high-quality, compliant work in a busy site.

You will maintain tools and equipment, manage waste and utilities, and uphold shop floor procedures while liaising with technicians and management on quality matters. A full UK/EU driving licence is required.