Preparation Controller

Vertu Motors plc; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Rewards platform

Preferential service rates

Colleague Purchase Scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Pension

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Job summary

Vertu Vehicle Solutions is seeking a Preparation Controller to join our team in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on coordinating workloads, monitoring vehicle progress, and liaising with suppliers and technicians to ensure preparation work is completed on time and to high standards.

You will act as the central point of control for workshop activity, coordinating with internal departments and external providers to ensure vehicles are ready for sale within agreed timescales.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an automotive environment.
• Experience in a Workshop Controller, Preparation Controller, Senior Service Advisor, Bodyshop Controller, VDA, or similar role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good understanding of vehicle repair and preparation processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Control and manage vehicle workflow through the preparation process.
• Allocate work to technicians and monitor workshop productivity.
• Coordinate external repairs including paintwork, alloy wheel refurbishment, glass replacement, and specialist repairs.
• Raise and manage job cards and preparation invoicing.
• Monitor vehicle progress and provide updates to key stakeholders.
• Arrange warranty and outsourced repairs with approved suppliers.
• Ensure all work is completed within agreed budgets and timescales.

Skills

Automotive environment experience

Workshop controller experience

Organisational skills

Multi-priority management

Job description

Vertu Vehicle Solutions

At our Vertu Vehicle Solutions business we currently have an excellent opportunity for a Preparation Controller to join our outstanding team!

We are offering £28,000 Basic Salary with an OTE of £32,000!

You’ll be responsible for coordinating workloads, managing vehicle progress, liaising with suppliers and technicians, and ensuring all preparation work is completed efficiently, on time, and to the highest standards.

You will act as the central point of control for all workshop activity, liaising with internal departments, external suppliers, and service providers to ensure vehicles are prepared and ready for sale within agreed timescales.

Key Responsibilities

• Control and manage vehicle workflow through the preparation process.
• Allocate work to technicians and monitor workshop productivity.
• Coordinate external repairs including paintwork, alloy wheel refurbishment, glass replacement, and specialist repairs.
• Raise and manage job cards and preparation invoicing.
• Monitor vehicle progress and provide updates to key stakeholders.
• Arrange warranty and outsourced repairs with approved suppliers.
• Ensure all work is completed within agreed budgets and timescales.

About You

• Previous experience in an automotive environment.
• Experience in a Workshop Controller, Preparation Controller, Senior Service Advisor, Bodyshop Controller, VDA, or similar role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Good understanding of vehicle repair and preparation processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to show us that you have an enviable and proven track record or performance. You will have exceptional communication skills and have a full, valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague's personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:

• 25 days holiday rising with length or service - plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity