Maintenance Controller

Octane Recruitment; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Controller for a commercial site in South Normanton. The role involves managing service schedules, coordinating work with suppliers, and ensuring compliance standards are met. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in a fast-paced environment, be self-motivated, possess strong organizational skills, and excel in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. The position offers a salary of £28,420 per annum along with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a customer-focused environment.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage service schedules for compliance.
• Book and coordinate work with suppliers.
• Document job progress and keep systems updated.
• Vet inspection and service sheets for compliance.
• Manage breakdowns and communicate with customers.
• Oversee authorization workflows via various channels.

Skills

Excellent Excel ability

Service Scheduling

Work Coordination

Quality Assurance

Breakdown Management

Organised

IT Proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Controller – Location: South Normanton
Salary: £28,420 per annum plus other company benefits
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:00pm – 6:00pm
On call rota: 1 in 6-8 weeks
Ref: OC29066

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Controller for our client's Commercial site in the South Normanton area. This is a superb opportunity for a Maintenance Controller to work for a busy and well-established leading market company.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to grow within a leading company in the industry.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Excellent Excel ability and knowledge.
• Service Scheduling: Create and manage service schedules and planners for compliance across diverse fleets, ensuring all vehicles meet legal and compliance standards at all times.
• Work Coordination: Book, schedule, and plan work with our extensive network of suppliers, ensuring efficient operations and quality service delivery.
• Job Management: Chase updates, document progress, and keep our systems updated with notes on each job to maintain clear records.
• Quality Assurance: Vet inspection and service sheets, ensuring all vehicles meet compliance standards before being returned to service.
• Breakdown Management: Proactively handle breakdowns and defects, managing all unplanned events from initiation to resolution while keeping customers informed throughout the process.
• Workflow Management: Oversee estimate and authorisation workflows through various communication channels, including portals, emails, and phone calls.

Requirements

• What We're Looking For:
• Experience: Proven experience working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, demonstrating flexibility in addressing customer needs.
• Self-Motivated: A proactive approach with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while also managing tasks independently with minimal supervision.
• Organised: Strong organisational skills, with a detail-oriented mindset and the ability to take ownership of tasks.
• IT Proficiency: Good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, to manage data effectively.

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying for this Maintenance Controller vacancy, please send your CV in the first instance and we will contact you on receipt. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Consultant – Billy Olivier – Octane Recruitment

Octane Recruitment are a leading recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and related industries.

About Octane Recruitment

Octane Recruitment cover a variety of sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, and more.