HGV Workshop Controller – Lead & Optimize Workshop

DAF Dealer Network; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice

Staff events

Discounts

Job summary

Adams Morey, part of the Greenhous Group, is seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Controller for its Portsmouth site. Lead the workshop, assign jobs to technicians, monitor progress, and ensure customer updates and safety standards are met.

The role requires strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills, with a full UK driving licence. Good IT capability and experience with workshop systems are preferred. 40-hour week with overtime on Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Experience as Workshop Controller or Supervisor (commercial or automotive).
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Full UK driving licence.

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 adhered to at all times.
• Support and motivate the workshop team, addressing issues proactively.
• Contribute to achieving site KPIs and financial targets.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Customer service

IT skills

UK driving licence

Tools

Workshop management systems

Job description

Adams Morey, part of the Greenhous Group, is seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Controller for its Portsmouth site. Lead the workshop, assign jobs to technicians, monitor progress, and ensure customer updates and safety standards are met.

The role requires strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills, with a full UK driving licence. Good IT capability and experience with workshop systems are preferred. 40-hour week with overtime on Saturdays.