HGV Workshop Controller

Ad Warrior Ltd; Royston; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Annual leave 20-25 days

DAF franchise training

Pension 3% employer

Sick pay scheme

Flexible working

Onsite parking

Social events

Résumé du poste

Foulger's DAF in Royston is seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Controller to manage day-to-day workshop operations and drive productivity.

You will coordinate technicians, liaise with service advisors, and ensure quality repairs while upholding health and safety standards. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive £40,000–£50,000 salary and standard Monday-to-Friday hours.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Workshop Controller or Supervisor.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with workshop management systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsabilités

• Plan, control, and coordinate workshop activity to maximise productivity.
• Allocate work to HGV technicians based on skills and availability.
• Monitor job progress and ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Liaise with Service Advisors to provide accurate customer updates.
• Ensure health & safety and manufacturer standards are always adhered to.
• Support and motivate the workshop team, addressing issues proactively.
• Contribute to achieving site KPIs.

Connaissances

Workshop control

Organisational skills

Communication

Pressure management

IT skills

Driving licence UK

Description du poste

HGV Workshop Controller

Location: Royston

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum

Vacancy: Permanent, Full Time (40hours per week)

Foulger's DAF is seeking an experienced and highly organised HGV Workshop Controller to join our team in Royston. This is a key position responsible for the day-to-day control of workshop operations, ensuring efficiency, productivity, and outstanding customer service.

Working closely with the Service Manager, technicians, and service advisors, you will play a vital role in delivering quality repairs and maintenance while maximising workshop performance.

Other duties may be required of the post holder in addition to those listed above and below, to ensure that the requirements of the business are met at all times.

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, (40 hours per week), 60 minutes lunch (unpaid), every other Saturday 7am-12pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, control, and coordinate workshop activity to ensure maximum productivity.
• Allocate work to HGV technicians based on skills and availability.
• Monitor job progress and ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Liaise with Service Advisors to provide accurate updates to customers.
• Ensure health & safety and manufacturer standards are always adhered to.
• Support and motivate the workshop team, addressing issues proactively.
• Contribute to achieving site KPIs.

Ideally, we are looking for:

• Previous experience as a Workshop Controller or Supervisor (commercial or automotive).
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good IT skills and familiarity with workshop management systems.
• A full UK driving licence.

What are the benefits?

• 20 days' annual leave, increasing to 25 days (0.5 days gained per calendar year worked).
• DAF Franchise & other training available
• Company pension with a 3% employer contribution.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements where applicable.
• Onsite parking and complimentary refreshments.
• Social events throughout the year.