Bodyshop Workshop Controller

TN United Kingdom; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Workshop Controller to join a leading Accident and Collision Repair specialist in Huddersfield. This role involves managing the bodyshop, ensuring high-quality standards, and providing exceptional customer service. With a supportive team and a focus on quality, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the workshop's efficiency and success. The company offers a fantastic salary, uncapped bonus schemes, and numerous benefits, making it an ideal place for those looking to grow and excel in their careers. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and excellence in the automotive repair industry.

Benefits

Uncapped monthly bonus schemes

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free life assurance

Vehicle-leasing schemes

Pension and save-as-you-earn share scheme

Well-being services

Financial Wellbeing app

Training and development opportunities

Discounts and cashback deals

Extra day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Qualified to NVQ level 3/City & Guilds with solid Bodyshop background.
• Experience in managing a fast-paced workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Organise the bodyshop and control the status of each job.
• Ensure all tools and equipment are in good working order.
• Liaise with Technicians regarding quality issues.

Skills

Bodyshop Management

Quality Control

Customer Service

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ level 3/City & Guilds

Tools

Bodyshop Tools

Job description

Bodyshop Workshop Controller, Huddersfield

Client:

Location:

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

18b929151e1a

Job Views:

27

Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Workshop Controller / Workshop Supervisor / Workshop Manager to join the UK’s leading Accident and Collision Repair specialist in our increasingly busy site in Huddersfield.

The workshop in Huddersfield is a fantastic bodyshop to work in, the general manager (Jason) has worked tirelessly recruiting a fantastic team that all work hard for themselves and each other. It is located within easy travel of the centre of Huddersfield and has fantastic access routes to and from the site from surrounding areas.

In the job of Workshop Manager you will be undertaking the following duties:

• Organise the bodyshop by controlling the status of each job, conducting daily progress meetings with bodyshop team members and reporting unexpected delays to the General Manager.
• Make sure all the bodyshop tools and equipment are in good working order, control waste materials and utilities whilst having overall responsibility for the security of the building and the equipment.
• Ensure all job cards are completed correctly and be ultimately responsible for shop floor procedures.
• To liaise with all bodyshop Technicians and the Manager in respect of any quality issues.

Key to your success is your ability to produce work that complies with the highest technical and quality standards and, above all, helps us deliver on our service commitment to customers.

About you

• Ideally you are qualified to NVQ level 3/City & Guilds with a solid Bodyshop background - as a Bodyshop Controller, Workshop Manager or Quality Controller within a Car Dealership, Body Repairer or Crash Repair Centre, whether the job at hand is routine or more complex, you will know just how to solve it.
• You come from a fast-paced background - you know how to work in a standard job time structure with a focus on producing compliant, high-quality work.
• You will have a full UK/EU Driving Licence.
• You get involved in every part of our business - you take pride in being part of the FMG Repair Services team and are keen to help colleagues with a hands-on, can-do approach to getting things done.
• You take pride in providing a great customer experience each day - you understand what is important to your customers and suppliers.

Why choose FMG RS?

Of course, we offer a fantastic basic salary, but there’s much more to being a Workshop Controller at FMG RS than just that. Some of our most popular benefits include (but aren’t limited to) …

• fantastic uncapped monthly bonus schemes plus guaranteed average bonus when you're on holiday!
• 22 days annual leave and bank holidays, plus the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 extra days each year. Of course, you’ll have public holidays too and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!
• free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)
• exclusive colleague-only vehicle-leasing schemes
• pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
• A Benefits App giving a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals.
• well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
• Wagestream App for all our colleagues - a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay. Not only does it let you choose when to get paid, it also lets you put money aside each month and in addition you can get discounts on your shopping, check what benefits you're eligible for and can even put you in touch with a financial coach!
• We’re part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland and Spain - few other businesses can offer you the volume, variety and long-term security as us.
• You’re rewarded for your part in our success - lots of customers means lots of work to share, which in turn means lots of opportunity to boost your earnings through our fantastic bonus schemes.
• We invest in you - We believe everyone should have the opportunity to better themselves and look to progress, not just within FMG RS but the wider ZIGUP business too.
• We’re growing - it’s an exciting time for the industry and we’re committed to being at the cutting edge, investing in everything from our EV capabilities, our workshops to our Training Centres.

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