Workshop Controller

Big Group; Broughton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Retail discounts

Car discounts on new/used vehicles

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Health support services

Volunteer day

Share purchase plan

Training & development opportunities

Life assurance

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive is seeking a Workshop Controller in Lancashire to lead the daily workshop operations and ensure service targets are met. You will coordinate technicians, maintain high customer service standards, and support managers to drive profitability and retention across sites.

Essentially, you will need strong communication, reliability, and industry knowledge, with the ability to work under pressure and deliver great experiences for customers.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Motor industry experience in a similar role is essential.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience in a main dealer environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day workshop operations.
• Ensure technicians meet daily targets and quality standards.
• Assist service managers to provide top service to customers.
• Achieve agreed profits and customer retention.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Motor Industry experience

Work independently

Team work

Ability to meet timescales

Attention to detail

Experience in a main dealer

Knowledge of industry standards

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Workshop Controller

Location: Lancashire, PR3 5JJ, GB

Start Date: 2026-08-12

Closing Date: 2026-11-14T21:05:50.25

Job description

Workshop Controller - Volkswagen Manchester Want to be the best you can be? It's what drives us too. Working in our aftersales department as a Workshop Controller you will be a key part of the Retail Centre. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills to deal with customers face to face or over the phone, providing an outstanding customer service to all customers. As part of a successful, global automotive group, you'll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you'll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We're open to flexible working options - just ask

What you'll do day to day

• Responsible for the day to day running of the workshop
• Ensuring the service and repair technicians achieve their daily targets
• Assisting the service managers in ensuring the department provides the best possible service to the customers
• Achieves agreed profits and retention levels

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don't worry about ticking off every single skill here - if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Motor Industry experience in a similar role is essential
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work to timescales effectively
• Keen eye for detail, good communication and a passion for delivering great customer service
• Experience in a main dealer environment
• Strong industry knowledge
• Ability to work under pressure

We value diversity

and believe it strengthens our team. If you don't meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail. But you don't need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do:

• Respect
• Integrity
• Transparency
• Teamwork
• Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.