Lead Van Workshop Controller

VanRath; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

VanRath, Belfast, is seeking a Workshop Controller to lead a busy van and light commercial workshop within a high-volume operation in Belfast. You will take day-to-day responsibility for the depot, plan and allocate jobs, and drive productivity while ensuring health and safety compliance.

Key duties include coaching technicians and apprentices, coordinating with training and parts teams, and ensuring accurate job cards and quotes are provided.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of vans and light commercial vehicles.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to coach technicians and apprentices.
• Full, valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Take day to day responsibility for the smooth running of the depot workshop.
• Allocate, plan and execute jobs, considering technician capabilities.
• Maximise staff utilisation and sold hours; maintain workshop productivity.
• Plan workshop space for maximum efficiency.
• Manage holidays and sickness absence to ensure adequate cover.
• Coach technicians and apprentices to develop skills and capabilities.
• Coordinate with training department to keep technicians available for training.
• Ensure parts are available on time; liaise with parts department.
• Ensure vehicles are road tested as required and complete quality checks.
• Report any maintenance issues and ensure health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Van/LCV knowledge

Staff utilisation

Organisational & prioritisation

Coaching technicians

Health & safety compliance

Job description

VanRath, Belfast, is seeking a Workshop Controller to lead a busy van and light commercial workshop within a high-volume operation in Belfast. You will take day-to-day responsibility for the depot, plan and allocate jobs, and drive productivity while ensuring health and safety compliance.

Key duties include coaching technicians and apprentices, coordinating with training and parts teams, and ensuring accurate job cards and quotes are provided.