Senior Workshop Controller: Hands-On & 50/50 Leadership

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Failsworth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Venatu Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Workshop Controller for our client in the Oldham area. The role combines hands-on vehicle work with supervising a busy workshop, offering a balanced 50/50 split between productive technician duties and workshop control.

The position is ideal for someone moving up from Senior Technician or Diagnostic Technician to Workshop Controller. The successful candidate will coordinate activity, allocate tasks, diagnose and repair when needed, support

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Workshop Controller, Senior Technician or Diagnostic Technician within the motor trade.
• Strong technical and diagnostic knowledge.
• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent automotive qualification.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to manage workshop priorities while remaining productive.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workshop activity to ensure work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Allocate and monitor work across the workshop.
• Carry out hands-on diagnostic, servicing and repair work as required.
• Support technicians with technical issues and maintain productivity.
• Liaise with the service department to ensure jobs progress smoothly.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, efficiency and customer service.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Diagnostic skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent automotive qualification

Job description

Venatu Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Workshop Controller for our client in the Oldham area. The role combines hands-on vehicle work with supervising a busy workshop, offering a balanced 50/50 split between productive technician duties and workshop control.

The position is ideal for someone moving up from Senior Technician or Diagnostic Technician to Workshop Controller. The successful candidate will coordinate activity, allocate tasks, diagnose and repair when needed, support