Senior Workshop Controller - Bodyshop Lead (Mon-Fri)

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Renhold; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Weekdays only

No weekend work

Career progression

Supportive environment

Stable employment

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting an experienced Workshop Controller for a reputable accident repair centre in Bedford. This senior role oversees daily workshop operations, ensuring efficient repairs, quality workmanship, and strong customer satisfaction within a growing team.

The successful candidate will allocate jobs, monitor progress, and support technicians while maintaining safety and standards. A competitive salary and clear career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Workshop Controller in an accident repair centre or bodyshop.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle accident repair processes.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a focus on repair quality.
• Ability to motivate and support a team of technicians.
• Professional, proactive, and solutions-focused attitude.
• Experience with manufacturer or insurer repair standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workflow of the bodyshop to progress repairs.
• Allocate repair jobs to technicians based on skills/workload.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely completion.
• Liaise with Bodyshop Manager and team to maintain efficiency.
• Ensure parts, information, and resources are available.
• Conduct regular quality checks to uphold standards.
• Support technicians with technical questions.
• Maintain a clean and safe workshop.
• Collaborate with estimators, parts personnel, and team to meet targets.

Skills

Workshop management

Team leadership

Quality control

Operational planning

Communication

Job description

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting an experienced Workshop Controller for a reputable accident repair centre in Bedford. This senior role oversees daily workshop operations, ensuring efficient repairs, quality workmanship, and strong customer satisfaction within a growing team.

The successful candidate will allocate jobs, monitor progress, and support technicians while maintaining safety and standards. A competitive salary and clear career progression are offered.