Workshop Controller

a-gradepeople.com; Bolton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Half day holiday for your birthday

Discounts on vehicles and services

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Bolton is looking for a Workshop Controller to lead a team and drive productivity. In this mid-senior level role, you will support a Technician team, ensure quality control, and maintain high standards of customer care. The position offers a competitive salary plus a bonus, career progression opportunities, and various employee benefits including discounts on services and vehicles. The ideal candidate will have experience in workshop control or aftersales leadership.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in workshop control or aftersales leadership.
• Strong understanding of dealership and manufacturer processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support, and motivate a skilled Technician team.
• Improve workflow, efficiency, and profitability.
• Ensure H&S and manufacturer standards are met.

Skills

Workshop control experience

Focus on productivity

Exceptional customer care

Job description

Workshop Controller – Wilson & Co Bolton

£40,000 OTE | Fast‑Growing Dealership | Lead the Team Forward

Wilson & Co Bolton continues to expand — and we need a confident, organised, and performance‑driven Workshop Controller to keep our growing operation running like a well‑oiled machine. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you set the pace, drive productivity, and ensure every customer leaves satisfied.

The Opportunity

• Lead, support, and motivate a skilled Technician team
• Own workshop loading, quality control, and first‑time fixes
• Work closely with Service Advisors to keep customers informed
• Improve workflow, efficiency, and profitability every day
• Ensure H&S and manufacturer standards are consistently met

You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in workshop control or aftersales leadership
• A focus on productivity, efficiency, and exceptional customer care
• Strong understanding of dealership and manufacturer processes

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary + bonus (OTE £40,000)
• Career progression — the group is growing
• Ongoing manufacturer training and development
• Supportive leadership team that backs high performance
• Half day holiday for your birthday
• Generous discounts on vehicles, parts & servicing for you and family
• Length of Service rewards

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management

Industries

Retail Motor Vehicles