Workshop Controller

EDEN MOTOR GROUP; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Basingstoke is seeking a Workshop Controller to lead a team of technicians and manage workshop operations. The ideal candidate will have strong automotive knowledge and leadership skills. Key benefits include competitive salary, generous holiday, and various employee perks. If you are ambitious and customer-focused, apply today.

Benefits

Up to 33 days holiday per annum

Access to Perkbox

Discounts on vehicle purchases and services

Paid day off for family events

Birthday paid day off

Death in Service benefit

Enhanced workplace pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Cycle to Work scheme

In-house management development scheme

Comprehensive in-house training

Complimentary Limo for events

Qualifications

• Experienced in workshop management or automotive aftersales.
• Able to maximise hours sold and drive revenue.
• Skilled in managing technician teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 12 technicians in a busy automotive workshop.
• Oversee daily activities: job allocations, QC, and productivity.
• Ensure adherence to the EVHC process.

Skills

Leadership and team management abilities

Strong problem-solving skills

Knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair

Proficiency in workshop dealer management systems

Tools

CDK

Keyloop

Kerridge

Job description

Location: Basingstoke

Working Hours: Full Time

Benefits: Workshop

If you are ambitious, customer-focused and a team-player, we think you would fit in well at Eden. Committed to a 'Better World of Motoring' for our customers, we are also dedicated to providing a 'Better World of Work' for our colleagues. If you want to maximise your potential in an environment where openness, friendliness, integrity and flexibility are paramount and where communication, rewards and personal development are taken seriously, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced Workshop Controller or someone with Automotive Aftersales Advisory experience to maximise hours sold, drive revenue per transaction, and ensuring 100% adherence to the EVHC process.

The successful candidate will assist management to achieve the highest possible CSI scores, lead and support a team of 12 skilled technicians and promote a positive and productive work environment, oversee the daily activities of the workshop including loading, job allocations, QC and productivity, control and monitor work in progress and manage parts orders, ensuring availability and timely ordering.

The Workshop Controller will also bring the following qualities and experience to the team:

• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Proven knowledge of automotive maintenance and repair processes.
• Proficiency in workshop dealer management systems (preferably CDK, Keyloop, Kerridge)

In return we will provide you with a competitive salary as well as the following Eden benefits:

• Rewarding loyalty with up to 33 days holiday per annum
• Access to Perkbox, a platform which offers Eden colleagues hundreds of perks and discounts
• Discounts on new and used vehicle purchases (as well as servicing and repairs) for colleagues and their families
• An extra paid day off each year in addition to your holiday allowance to attend family/celebratory events
• A paid day off on your birthday
• Death in Service benefit of 4 x salary
• Workplace pension scheme offering enhanced employer contributions
• Flexible working hours
• Cycle to Work bike purchase scheme through salary exchange
• Access to Eden Elite, an in-house management development scheme
• Comprehensive in-house training with our dedicated training department
• Eden Special Occasion Limo, which is loaned to colleagues, free of charge, for family/celebratory events

If Eden sounds like a place where you would like to work and develop your career and you have the skills and experience required, please apply today.