HGV Workshop Controller

Dealer Ford & Slater; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DAF Academy Workshop Controller Trng &

19+ days holiday/year advised

Employee Of The Month Competition

Employee Assistance Program

Career Progression Opportunities

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Ford and Slater in Sheffield is seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Controller to schedule and supervise maintenance, repair and overhaul of a range of commercial vehicles. You will manage documentation, ensure DVSA and H&S compliance, and lead a team to achieve high service levels.

The role offers a Monday–Friday 8am–5:30pm pattern, a competitive hourly rate dependent on experience, and a range of employee benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and pension options.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Workshop Controller in HGV/Commercial sectors desirable.
• Experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing trucks to DVSA standards.
• Strong leadership to manage a busy Workshop and achieve customer service targets.
• Excellent people management and motivational skills.
• Experience completing service/repair records to DVSA standards.
• Up-to-date knowledge of basic H&S legislation and practices.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise maintenance, repair and overhaul of commercial vehicles.
• Organise service and repair documentation to company standards and legal requirements.
• Monitor housekeeping and workshop compliance with statutory requirements.
• Manage performance and absence; oversee Workshop performance and service levels.

Skills

Workshop controller

Leadership

DVSA standards

H&S compliance

Team management

Documentation

Customer service

Performance targets

Shift scheduling

Organisational skills

Job description

As an HGV Workshop Controller, based in our busy Workshop environment, you will be required to schedule and supervise the maintenance, repair and overhaul of a variety of Commercial Vehicles, as well as standard servicing and diagnostics. Organise service and repair documentation and any/all other maintenance documentation in accordance with Company standards and legal requirements. Monitor the maintenance of housekeeping across all sections of the Workshop and that it remains compliant with statutory requirements. People management responsibilities including performance and absence management. Overall responsibility for the Workshop performance and service levels. The HGV Workshop Controller shift pattern is Monday to Friday, 8am - 5:30pm. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to provide equal opportunities, a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all.

• You will have previous experience working as a Workshop Controller within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector (ideally in a Main Dealer).
• Experience of servicing, maintaining and repairing trucks / vehicles to meet current legislative requirements.
• Strong leadership skills to effectively manage a busy Workshop to achieve the highest levels of customer service, whilst meeting performance targets.
• Excellent people management skills and the ability to motivate a team.
• Previous experience of completing service and repair documentation and records to meet required DVSA standards.

• Up to date knowledge of basic H&S legislation and practices.

  Ford and Slater are one the UK's largest DAF Truck dealers group with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have an exciting position as an HGV Workshop Controller in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks dealership in Sheffield.

  A competitive hourly rate (depending on your HGV Workshop Controller experience)

• DAF Academy Workshop Controller Training & Development opportunities - inhouse and manufacturers
• 22 days holiday (plus Stats), rising to 25 days (plus stats) after 5 years service
• Employee Of The Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Pension
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking