Senior Workshop Controller — Lead a High-Performance Bodyshop

Auto Skills UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Job summary

AutoSkills UK in Birmingham is seeking an Experienced Bodyshop / Workshop Controller to lead a busy accident repair centre and drive productivity, repair quality, and customer satisfaction. The role carries a from £40,000 salary with a variable monthly team bonus.

This full-time position runs Monday to Friday 08:00–17:00, in a modern facility with opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. Autoflow experience and a valid UK driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Bodyshop Controller, Workshop Controller, Production Controller, or Bodyshop Team Leader within an automotive accident repair centre.
• Essential experience using Autoflow Bodyshop Management Software.
• Strong understanding of panel, paint, and MET repair processes.
• Proven ability to manage workshop productivity, technician utilisation, and repair quality.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and scheduling skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to maximise workshop performance and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily workflow of the bodyshop, ensuring vehicles progress efficiently through every stage of repair
• Allocate work effectively across Panel, Paint, and MET departments to maximise workshop productivity
• Monitor technician performance, labour efficiency, work quality, and repair completion times
• Ensure all repairs comply with manufacturer repair methods, insurance requirements, BS10125 standards, and company procedures
• Liaise with Vehicle Damage Assessors, Parts Advisors, Insurance Companies, and customers to maintain excellent communication throughout the repair journey
• Proactively identify and resolve production delays to ensure customer delivery dates are achieved
• Carry out quality control inspections before vehicle handover to maintain exceptional repair standards
• Promote a positive workshop culture whilst ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, and company policies

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Driving licence

Tools

Autoflow Bodyshop Management Software

Job description

AutoSkills UK in Birmingham is seeking an Experienced Bodyshop / Workshop Controller to lead a busy accident repair centre and drive productivity, repair quality, and customer satisfaction. The role carries a from £40,000 salary with a variable monthly team bonus.

This full-time position runs Monday to Friday 08:00–17:00, in a modern facility with opportunities for ongoing training and career progression. Autoflow experience and a valid UK driving licence are essential.