Workshop Controller

Octane Recruitment; Buxton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday incl. Bank Hols

6k Bonus potential

Extensive training program

Career development opportunities

Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, &

Life Insurance

Pension scheme

Employee Assistant Program

Long service recognition

Vouchers & health perks

Job summary

Octane Recruitment clients a fast-growing automotive business in Buxton, seeking an Assistant Workshop Manager. You will be the front-of-house technical specialist and deputy, ensuring safety, productivity and quality across the Centre.

This 50/50 role combines workshop management with hands-on senior technician duties and quality control. Requirements include a strong vehicle technician background, supervisory experience, EV/high-voltage systems knowledge, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Qualified vehicle technician with diagnostic and repair experience.
• Experience in a supervisory or senior technician role.
• Knowledge of EV/high-voltage systems and ADAS.
• Continuous improvement experience in a workshop setting.
• Hold a Level 3 qualification in light vehicle maintenance & repair.
• Valid UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Own productivity and technical quality, optimise bay utilisation and labour efficiency.
• Carry out a range of repairs, services and diagnostics.
• Maintain and drive KPIs, ramp utilisation and performance improvements.
• Lead quality checks, final inspections and raise technical standards.
• Coach and develop technicians, supporting skill progression.
• Step up to lead centre operations in the Manager's absence.

Skills

Qualified vehicle technician / mechan

Supervisory / team leadership

EV / high-voltage systems

ADAS

Continuous improvement

UK driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification in light vehicle maintenance & repair

Job description

Our client who is one of the UK’s fastest growing fast-fit automotive business are looking for a Assistant Workshop Manager, to join their team at their Buxton Centre.

As an Assistant Workshop Manager / Workshop Controller you will be the front-of-house technical specialist and deputy who ensures workshop excellence, safety, productivity, and technical quality across the Centre. This is a 50/50 role managing the workshop while working as a senior technician including leading quality checks, final inspections and supporting workload and deadlines.

Location: Buxton

Pay / salary: Basic: £32,000 - £36,000 + £6,000 OTE

Shift and schedule:

08.30 to 17.30 Monday to Friday with a set day off in the week, every Saturday 08:30 – 16:00

Benefits:

• 32 days holiday including Bank Hols
• Bonus scheme up to £6,000
• Extensive on-going training programme
• Career development: training and Company growth to boost career progression
• Staff discounts on servicing, tyres, and MOTs
• Life Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistant Program
• Long service recognition, enhance maternity and paternity leave
• Retail vouchers, eye care vouchers, buy/sell holidays, flu jab, cycle to work scheme, Company events

Job Responsibilities:

• Own productivity and technical quality, optimising bay utilisation, job allocation and labour efficiency to deliver right-first-time work and maximise workshop output
• Be an efficient member of the team carrying out a range of repairs, services ad diagnostics
• Maintain and drive achievement of personal and collective workshop productivity targets, labour efficiency rates, ramp utilisation and key operational KPIs, implementing corrective actions where needed to optimise performance and output
• Maintain the highest standards of technical quality, vehicle safety and workmanship, leading quality checks, final inspections and continuous improvement in technical standards across the workshop.
• Coach, mentor and develop technicians on a day-to-day basis, raising technical capability, embedding new operating model standards and supporting skill development and career progression.
• Step up confidently to lead centre operations and make operational decisions in the Centre Manager’s absence, ensuring continuity of service, standards and team performance.
• Drive compliance, safety and data integrity in the workshop, partnering with Area Compliance on audits and risk assessments while contributing accurate technical records and performance KPIs.

What you’ll need to a be considered for the role:

• Strong technical background as a qualified vehicle technician / mechanic with proven diagnostic and repair experience
• Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader, or senior technician role (workshop, fast-fit or dealership environment) e.g. Workshop Controller, Workshop Manager.
• Experience with EV / high-voltage systems and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)
• Continuous improvement experience in a workshop setting
• Hold a level 3 qualification in light vehicle maintenance & repair
• Valid UK driving licence – Essential