Workshop Controller

Auto Skills UK; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Manufacturer training

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in Cardiff is seeking a skilled Workshop Controller to manage day-to-day operations at our busy depot. The role combines workshop leadership with hands-on work to ensure service and repair work is completed to company standards.

You will oversee technicians, maintain accurate documentation, and support hydraulic and pneumatic systems, while keeping a high standard of housekeeping. The position offers a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, with a basic salary around £45,000 per annum

Qualifications

• Time served technician or NVQ/C&G Level 3 in motor vehicle repairs.
• MOT preparation experience.
• Experience as Workshop Controller in an HGV workshop.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of all workshop areas and delegate workload to technicians.
• Be hands-on on the tools when required due to the productive nature of the role.
• Complete service and repair documentation and records to company standards.
• Overhaul hydraulic and pneumatic systems and other workshop equipment.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards, electronically and on paper.

Skills

MOT preparation

Workshop management

HGV workshop experience

Education

Time Served Technician

NVQ/C&G Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Repairs

Job description

Workshop Controller

Cardiff, United Kingdom Fleet Full-time

Description

Workshop Controller

We currently have a vacancy for a Workshop Controller at our busy Cardiff Depot.

Shift Options 40 Hour Week

Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm & Basic Salary around £45,000 Per Annum +Company Bonus

The Workshop Controller Role

• Oversee the day to day running of all areas of the workshop, delegate workload to the technicians.
• This is a productive position so you will be on the tools when required.
• Complete service and repair documentation and records in accordance with company requirements and standards
• Overhaul of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and other workshop equipment
• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping, both electronically and paper based

Requirements

The core skills and qualifications required for a Workshop Controller are:

• Appropriate technical qualifications.
• Time Served Tech or NVQ C&G Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Repairs
• MOT preparation experience
• Experience at Workshop Controller level in HGV worksop

What can we offer you?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which increases with length of service
• Fully expensed manufacturer training with career pathways
• Team Social Bonus based on overall Branch performance
• General joining bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Specific Technician joining bonus (T&Cs apply)
• Refer a friend scheme to incentives bringing other people to the business
• Length of service awards, (extra pay, holidays and pension)
• Pension scheme (increase contribution options)
• Employee assistance program, access to doctors and support for you and the family
• Market leading employee platform for staff information, household savings and support
• Life insurance (often referred to as a death in service policy)
• Other elements such as free uniform, parking, warm drinks, Easter eggs and shopping vouchers