Bodyshop Workshop Controller

BMW Group Retail; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bodyshop Workshop Controller to lead a dynamic team in Plymouth. This role involves ensuring the highest level of service, coordinating technicians, and maintaining quality control throughout the workshop. With a focus on motivation and efficiency, you'll play a crucial role in driving performance and customer satisfaction. The company offers competitive rewards, including an uncapped bonus scheme and access to training courses at the BMW Training Academy. If you're passionate about the automotive industry and ready to take on a leadership role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Uncapped bonus scheme

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Subsidised manufacturer car purchase scheme

Access to training courses at BMW Training Academy

Qualifications

• Proven skills in managing a workshop and leading a technical team.
• Experience in a main dealer environment with strong industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work amongst technicians and ensure targets are met.
• Inspect completed jobs and liaise with service advisors for updates.

Skills

Experience in a main dealer environment

Strong industry knowledge

Multi-tasking aptitude

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Quality awareness

Communication skills

Full driving licence

Strong character

Good organisational skills

Job description

Ocean Group Plymouth is looking for a Bodyshop Workshop Controller.

Your role

You will have proven skills by working methodically and accurately ensuring your team provides the highest level of service to our customers. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the workshop and ensuring the repair technicians achieve their daily targets. Your responsibilities will also include:

1. Coordinating work amongst the team of Technicians.
2. Motivating and encouraging the technical team to complete work within given timeframes.
3. Inspection and quality control of every job completed.
4. Liaising with Service Advisors throughout the day to update them on the progress of work.
5. Speaking with customers as required.
6. Checking of parts deliveries and ensuring the allocation to the correct job.
7. Paint and consumables stock control.

Your profile

You will have the following experience and skills:

1. Experience in a main dealer environment.
2. Strong industry knowledge.
3. Aptitude for multi-tasking.
4. An eye for detail.
5. Ability to work under pressure.
6. Quality awareness.
7. Communication skills.
8. Full driving licence.
9. Strong character.
10. Good organisational skills.

Rewards

Your hard work will be rewarded with an uncapped bonus scheme, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays per year, pension scheme, subsidised manufacturer car purchase scheme available to both you and your family, and access to training courses at the BMW Training Academy.

Basic Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience plus an uncapped bonus with an OTE of £36,000.