Lead Bodyshop Controller & Quality Assurance

Auto Skills UK; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern Workshop Environment

Ongoing Training & Development

Career Progression Opportunities

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in Chesterfield is looking for an Experienced Workshop Controller / Quality Controller to manage daily workshop flow in a professional bodyshop, ensuring repairs meet quality standards. The role offers up to £45,000 depending on experience, a Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00 pattern, and full-time permanent status with ongoing training and progression opportunities.

You will coordinate technicians, monitor progress, perform quality checks and support the team to deliver safe,

Qualifications

• Proven experience within an accident repair centre or automotive bodyshop.
• Experience managing workshop workflow, workloads, productivity and repair times.
• Strong attention to detail with repair quality and safety.
• Good knowledge of vehicle repair methods and accident damage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workshop activity and allocate repair work to technicians according to workload and priorities.
• Monitor vehicle progress, productivity, repair times and overall workshop workflow.
• Carry out quality control inspections to ensure repairs meet required manufacturer and industry standards.
• Identify and communicate additional damage, repair requirements or potential delays.
• Work closely with VDA / Estimators, Panel Technicians, MET Technicians and Paint Technicians to maintain efficient vehicle throughput.
• Support technicians with technical and operational queries where required.
• Ensure completed vehicles meet required quality, safety and presentation standards before handover.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, housekeeping, compliance and professional workshop practice.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Workshop coordination

Accident repair knowledge

Education

IMI/ATA qualifications advantageous

Job description

Auto Skills UK in Chesterfield is looking for an Experienced Workshop Controller / Quality Controller to manage daily workshop flow in a professional bodyshop, ensuring repairs meet quality standards. The role offers up to £45,000 depending on experience, a Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00 pattern, and full-time permanent status with ongoing training and progression opportunities.

You will coordinate technicians, monitor progress, perform quality checks and support the team to deliver safe,