Workshop Controller

Tru Talent; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive repair company in Basingstoke is seeking a Workshop Controller to manage daily operations and ensure high-quality vehicle repairs. You'll mentor the team, provide technical guidance, and support the Bodyshop's performance targets. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in vehicle repair, proven leadership skills, and excellent multitasking abilities. This position offers a competitive salary and a dynamic work environment. Apply now to join our team!

Benefits

30 Days Holiday

Achievable bonus

Flexibility with hours

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in vehicle body repair and Bodyshop operations.
• Solid knowledge of structural and mechanical repairs.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a Bodyshop.
• Excellent multitasking and time-management skills.
• Sharp eye for detail and commitment to high quality standards.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of workplace safety regulations.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations to meet performance and quality targets.
• Step in for the Bodyshop Manager when needed.
• Provide technical guidance on vehicle body repair.
• Carry out quality checks to meet standards and expectations.
• Manage admin tasks like ordering parts and coordinating stock.
• Mentor the team to enhance skills and collaboration.
• Track progress and ensure on-time job completion.
• Maintain tools and a clean, safe workshop.

Skills

Technical background in vehicle body repair

Knowledge of structural and mechanical repairs

Leadership experience in a Bodyshop

Multitasking and time-management skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal and communication skills

Understanding workplace safety regulations

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Workshop Controller

Location: Basingstoke

Basic Salary: £45,000 per year + Bonus

Hours: Monday to Friday

Benefits: 30 Days Holiday, Achievable bonus, flexibility with hours

Our client is looking for a Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager / Production Manager to join the team. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape the next generation of repair centres, built around service, quality, and a true customer focus.

Key Responsibilities for Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager / Production Manager

As Workshop Manager, you'll play a key role in keeping our Bodyshop running smoothly and efficiently every day. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting daily operations to hit performance and quality targets.
• Stepping in for the Bodyshop Manager when needed.
• Offering technical guidance on all aspects of vehicle body repair-panel work, refinishing, welding, alignment, and structural repairs.
• Carrying out thorough quality checks to ensure repairs meet manufacturer standards and customer expectations.
• Managing admin tasks like ordering parts, reviewing job packs, and coordinating stock levels.
• Mentoring the team to boost skills, efficiency, and collaboration.
• Tracking progress, balancing workloads, and ensuring on‑time job completion.
• Maintaining tools and equipment and ensuring a clean, safe, and well‑organised workshop.

Skills and Qualifications required for Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager / Production Manager

• A strong technical background in vehicle body repair and Bodyshop operations.
• Solid knowledge of structural and mechanical repairs.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience in a Bodyshop or automotive environment.
• Excellent multitasking and time‑management skills in a fast‑paced setting.
• A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to the highest quality standards.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills to work with both customers and internal teams.
• Understanding of workplace safety regulations and dedication to a safe working environment.
• A full, valid UK driving licence.

Click 'Apply Now' if interested in joining this dynamic team.