Workshop Controller

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

EXPERIENCED BODYSHOP / WORKSHOP CONTROLLER

Location: Birmingham
Salary: From £40,000 Depending on Experience + Variable Monthly Team Bonus
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:00 - 17:00 (40 Hour Week)

Looking for a role where your leadership skills are recognised, your earning potential is rewarded, and your career can continue to progress?

If you're an experienced Bodyshop or Workshop Controller looking to take the next step in your career, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a professional accident repair centre where your organisational skills, leadership, and industry expertise will make a genuine impact. Offering a competitive salary from £40,000 depending on experience, plus a variable monthly team bonus, you'll be joining a business that genuinely values high-performing leaders.

You'll take ownership of workshop productivity, technician performance, repair quality, and customer satisfaction, helping to maximise efficiency while ensuring every repair progresses smoothly from vehicle arrival through to customer handover.

Working within a modern, fast-paced accident repair centre, you'll enjoy an excellent work-life balance with a Monday to Friday working week, alongside genuine long-term career progression and the opportunity to help shape a successful and growing operation.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary from £40,000 Depending on Experience
• Variable Monthly Team Bonus (Discussed at Interview)
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern (8:00am - 5:00pm)
• 40-Hour Working Week
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Modern Accident Repair Centre
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Free Onsite Parking

THE ROLE

As an Experienced Bodyshop / Workshop Controller, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of a busy accident repair centre, ensuring repairs are completed efficiently, profitably, and to the highest standards of quality. Must have AutoFlow experience.

You will lead the workshop team, manage repair progress, coordinate departments, and ensure customers receive an exceptional level of service throughout every stage of the repair process.

Key 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

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for an experienced, organised, and motivational leader who has a proven track record of managing a successful accident repair workshop while delivering outstanding customer service and operational performance.

• 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
• Confident communicating with technicians, customers, insurance companies, suppliers, and management
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and people management skills
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-first approach
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Full UK Driving Licence (Essential)

Alternative Job Titles:

• Bodyshop Controller
• Workshop Controller
• Production Controller
• Bodyshop Production Manager
• Accident Repair Controller
• Workshop Manager
• Repair Centre Controller
• Bodyshop Supervisor
• Vehicle Repair Controller
• Bodyshop Team Leader
• Accident Repair Workshop Controller

APPLY TODAY

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking accident repair business that invests in its people, rewards performance, and provides genuine long-term career opportunities. If you're an experienced Bodyshop / Workshop Controller with Autoflow experience who is looking to join a professional accident repair centre where your leadership, technical knowledge, and operational expertise will be recognised and rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration and take the next step in your accident repair management career.

Contact Steve @ AutoSkills UK - Job Reference - 54261

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