Senior Workshop Controller - Commercial Vehicles

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Enhanced employer contributions

Personal development and training

Death in service

Cycle to Work

Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits

Career progression

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd. is recruiting on behalf of a leading Manchester-based commercial vehicle service provider for a senior Workshop Controller. You will lead a busy workshop, deliver high quality workmanship and drive performance.

The role offers a competitive salary (£45,000–£55,000), a 4 on/4 off shift pattern from 6:00am to 6:00pm, progression opportunities, and a pension with enhanced employer contributions. Strong leadership and technical expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a workshop controller or supervisor in commercial/heavy vehicle sector.
• Knowledge of VOSA MOT testing procedures and operator’s licence compliance.
• Relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Technology.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a commercial vehicle workshop.
• Ensure high-quality workmanship with minimal rectification.
• Maximise technician productivity and workshop utilisation.
• Monitor labour efficiency and address under-performance.
• Coordinate handover of complex jobs with customers.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer processes, H&S, MOT, and VOSA standards.
• Lead and supervise workshop team including technicians and support staff.
• Support planning and allocation of workloads.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Resilience/Pressure handling

IT skills

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 (Motor Vehicle)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd. is recruiting on behalf of a leading Manchester-based commercial vehicle service provider for a senior Workshop Controller. You will lead a busy workshop, deliver high quality workmanship and drive performance.

The role offers a competitive salary (£45,000–£55,000), a 4 on/4 off shift pattern from 6:00am to 6:00pm, progression opportunities, and a pension with enhanced employer contributions. Strong leadership and technical expertise are essential.