Production Controller

Holt Engineering; Beaminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

42.5 hours/week

Rotating shifts AM/PM

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Family Day after 1 year's service

Volunteer day after 1 year's service

2 extra holidays after 3 years

Pension with employer contributions

20% car parts discount

Fuel subsidy for you or partner

Structured induction and training

Internal progression opportunities

6-month progression potential

Job summary

Holt Engineering is recruiting a Production Controller for its busy automotive operation in Poole. The role is hands-on and centers on quality, inspecting components from small parts to engines to ensure they meet required standards before dispatch.

You will work closely with warehouse, production and quality teams, using internal systems and mobile devices. The job offers rotating AM/PM shifts and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• A good basic understanding of cars or mechanical inclination is essential.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot damage or defects.
• Reliable with a solid work ethic and dependability.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Comfortable using computers, tablets and mobile devices for logging and checks.
• Willingness to work weekly rotating AM/PM shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect automotive parts for damage, defects and overall condition.
• Prepare components for quality checks and photography.
• Photograph parts accurately in line with quality standards.
• Label and tag automotive components correctly.
• Allocate parts to the correct areas in the warehouse or production zones.
• Identify and process damaged or unsuitable parts.
• Clean and prepare components as required before dispatch.
• Package products carefully for dispatch.
• Update information using internal systems, tablets and mobile devices.
• Collaborate with warehouse, production and quality teams.
• Maintain high health and safety standards at all times.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Attention to detail

Reliable work ethic

Communication

Teamwork

Rotating shifts

Tools

Computers/Tablets

Job description

Holt Engineering is recruiting for a Production Controller to join a busy and established automotive operation based in Poole. This is a hands‑on quality role, ideal for someone with a good understanding of cars and vehicle parts who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll be responsible for checking a wide variety of automotive components, from smaller individual parts through to larger items such as headlights and engines, ensuring everything meets the required quality standards before being prepared for dispatch.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect automotive parts for damage, defects and overall condition
• Prepare components ready for quality checks and photography
• Photograph parts accurately in line with quality standards
• Correctly identify, label and tag automotive components
• Ensure parts are allocated to the correct designated areas
• Identify and process damaged or unsuitable parts
• Clean and prepare components where required
• Package products carefully and securely ready for dispatch
• Accurately update information using internal systems, tablets and mobile devices
• Work closely with warehouse, production and quality teams
• Maintain high standards of health and safety at all times

What We're Looking For

• A good basic knowledge of cars or being mechanically minded
• Previous experience within quality control, automotive, warehouse, production or a similar hands‑on environment would be beneficial
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify damage or defects
• Comfortable using computers, tablets and mobile technology
• Previous manual handling experience
• Reliable with a strong work ethic
• Able to work accurately while processing a high volume of parts
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Happy to work the weekly rotating shift pattern

Benefits

Alongside the hourly rate of £14 per hour, you’ll receive a great range of benefits, including:

• 42.5 hours a week
• Rotating AM and PM shifts
• 20 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional Family Day after 1 year's service
• One paid volunteering day each year after 1 year's service
• An additional 2 days' holiday after 3 years
• Workplace pension with enhanced employer contributions after 5 years
• 20% discount on car parts for you and your family
• Subsidised fuel available weekly for you or your partner
• Structured induction and role‑specific training
• Ongoing training and development with opportunities for internal progression
• Potential for progression after 6 months with more benefits