Workshop Controller

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Supportive environment

Long-term employment

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd in Bedford is seeking an experienced Workshop Controller for a senior role within a growing accident repair centre. The successful candidate will oversee workshop operations, ensuring efficiency, repair quality and customer satisfaction. - Competitive salary £45,000 - £50,000 basic, dependent on experience.

Monday to Friday 7:30am – 5:00pm, with flexible start and finish times. Opportunities for career progression within a growing accident repair centre and a supportive

Qualifications

• Experience as a Workshop Controller in an accident repair centre or bodyshop.
• Proven ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise tasks.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle accident repair processes and workflow.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workflow of the bodyshop to ensure smooth repairs.
• Allocate repair jobs to technicians based on skills and workload.
• Monitor progress and ensure repairs meet planned timescales.
• Liaise with Bodyshop Manager and team to maintain efficiency.
• Ensure technicians have parts, information, and resources.
• Conduct regular quality checks on repairs.

Skills

Workshop control

Team leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Customer satisfaction

Job description

We are working on behalf of a reputable Accident Repair Centre in Bedford to recruit an experienced Workshop Controller. This is a senior Workshop Controller role ideal for a skilled professional looking to join a growing team within a well-established business. The successful Workshop Controller will oversee workshop operations, ensuring efficiency, repair quality, and customer satisfaction.

- Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 basic, dependent on experience

- Monday to Friday working hours, 7:30am – 5:00pm, with flexible start and finish times

- Opportunities for career progression within a growing accident repair centre

- Supportive and professional working environment

- Stable, long-term employment with a reputable organisation

Duties:

- Manage the daily workflow of the bodyshop, ensuring smooth vehicle progression through repairs

- Allocate repair jobs to technicians based on their skills and workload

- Monitor repair progress and ensure jobs are completed within planned timescales

- Liaise with the Bodyshop Manager and wider team to maintain operational efficiency

- Ensure technicians have the necessary parts, information, and resources

- Conduct regular quality checks to uphold repair standards

- Support technicians with technical or repair-related questions

- Maintain a clean and safe workshop environment

- Work collaboratively with estimators, parts personnel, and the wider team to meet repair targets

Requirements:

- Previous experience as a Workshop Controller within an accident repair centre or bodyshop

- Strong knowledge of vehicle accident repair processes and workflow

- Proven ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload effectively

- Excellent organisational and communication skills

- Attention to detail and a focus on repair quality

- Ability to motivate and support a team of technicians

- Professional, proactive, and solutions-focused attitude

- Experience working to manufacturer or insurer repair standards is advantageous

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior position within a busy, expanding accident repair centre. The successful Workshop Controller will play a vital role in its ongoing growth and success.