Bodyshop Workshop Controller

Pentagon Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday per year (including BH

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Discounted days out with family and朋友

Retail discounts

Fully funded qualifications

Manufacturer specific training

Salary Finance

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme contributions

Friends & family referral payments

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

Pentagon Motor Group is recruiting a Bodyshop Workshop Controller for our Derby Dealership. You will oversee daily Bodyshop operations, allocate work to Panel, Paint and MET Technicians, and monitor KPIs to drive efficiency.

The role requires prior Bodyshop experience, strong organisational skills and a proactive attitude to meet deadlines. Collaboration with Service, Parts and Sales is essential, with training and development provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive bodyshop environment is essential.
• Ability to allocate and monitor work against deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the Bodyshop.
• Allocate work to Panel, Paint and MET Technicians.
• Implement insurance KPIs and cycle time controls.
• Manage Bodyshop run rate and efficiency.
• Coordinate with Service, Sales and Parts departments.
• Book sub-contractor work on and off site.
• Oversee pre- and post-vehicle sweeps and final QC.

Skills

Automotive Bodyshop experience

Organisation

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Effective communication

Problem solving

IT skills

Autoflex knowledge

Audatex knowledge

Tools

Autoflex

Audatex

Job description

Overview

Pentagon Motor Group are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and positive individual to join the Bodyshop team at their Derby Dealership in the role of a Bodyshop Workshop Controller. If you are someone who has a passion for delivering an excellent customer experience, an experienced Bodyshop professional looking for a new challenge, or someone with a right first time attitude, we would love to hear from you!

Have you heard about our benefits? When you join Pentagon, from Day 1 you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) that will increase with length of service
• Recommend a Friend Scheme
• Discounted days out with family and friends
• Retail discounts saving £££ on shopping and dining out
• Fully funded, Nationally Recognised Qualifications
• Manufacturer specific training
• Salary Finance
• 24 hour access to the Employee Assistance Programme and designated site Mental Health First Aiders
• Team member Pension Scheme contributions
• Friends & family Customer Referral Payments
• Discounts on products and services that we provide for family and friends

We pride ourselves on offering exceptional training and development opportunities along with realistic career paths for each member of our Team.

What will you be doing?

• Main responsibilities of the role include: Overseeing the day to day running of the Bodyshop.
• Allocating work to the Bodyshop team of Panel, Paint and MET Technicians.
• Implementing insurance KPIs, key to key and cycle time.
• Assessing and managing the Bodyshop run rate and efficiency.
• Liaising with other departments within the business e.g. Service
• Communicating with the Sales department in relation to prep work.
• Working closely with the Parts department and updating the office on parts supply.
• Booking sub-contractor work both on and off site.
• Pre and post vehicle sweeps.
• Quality control of repair stages and final QC.
• The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 17:30pm.

Who are we looking for?

• Successful candidates will have: Previous experience working in an Automotive Bodyshop environment.
• Good knowledge of motor vehicles and safety requirements.
• Excellent organisational skills and great attention to detail.
• The ability to allocate work and monitor jobs to achieve their completion dates.
• The ability to work well to deadlines and a proactive attitude in achieving targets.
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
• A strong team player mentality and the ability to motivate others.
• Natural problem solving skills.
• Good IT skills
• Previous experience using Autoflex and Audatex would be an advantage for this role.

Why choose us?

At Pentagon, we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. We are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. Our values are chosen and driven by our colleagues, incorporating trust, respect, integrity and communication, to create and maintain a positive, collaborative culture. Our vision is that by embracing the perspectives and talents of every individual, we can drive meaningful change and create a more inclusive automotive industry for generations to come.

For more information on why becoming a member of the Pentagon Motor Group team is an amazing career choice head over to our website: https://www.pentagon-group.co.uk/recruitment