Workshop Controller

Pybus Recruitment Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Health cash plan

Ongoing training provided

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Pybus Recruitment Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a major Accident Repair Group for a Workshop Controller in Edinburgh. You will oversee daily workshop activity, allocate work to technicians, monitor progress and maintain a safe, compliant environment.

We are seeking proven leaders with strong communication skills, solid knowledge of repair processes and the ability to drive productivity in a busy bodyshop. Competitive salary with performance related bonus and opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate a team in a busy workshop.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Solid understanding of workshop operations and repair processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop activity to ensure timely, quality repairs.
• Allocate work to technicians based on skills and priorities.
• Monitor progress, quality and productivity, resolving issues as they arise.
• Liaise with parts, customer service and VDA teams to ensure smooth repairs.
• Promote a safe, compliant and well-organised working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team motivation

Organisational skills

Job description

Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/04/2026

Competitive salary plus performance related bonus

Pension contributions

Health cash plan

Ongoing training provided

Opportunities for career progression due to ongoing business growth

Our client is one of the largest independent Accident Repair Groups in the UK and is an award-winning company with over 30 years of knowledge and expertise within the vehicle body repair sector. Having originated in the Midlands, the business is expanding rapidly through organic growth and acquisition throughout the UK.

They are dynamic in their approach and geared to completing outstanding repairs, by combining the latest techniques and most effective technology with delivering excellent customer service. They ensure that our customers are at the heart of what we do.

Whether it is minor car park damage or a road traffic accident our clients 200+ repair centres provide a range of services that use modern repair methods to put your vehicle back to its pre-accident condition, ensuring we repair every vehicle with utmost pride and care.

They are now actively looking to recruit for a Workshop Controller for their Accident Repair / Bodyshop in Edinburgh.

What Youll Be Doing

• Overseeing daily workshop activity to ensure jobs are completed on time and to specification
• Allocating work to technicians based on skills, workload, and priorities
• Monitoring progress, quality, and productivity, resolving any issues that arise
• Liaising with parts, customer service, and VDA teams to maintain a smooth repair process
• Promoting a safe, compliant, and well-organised working environment

What Were Looking For

• Proven experience in a workshop controller, senior technician, or similar role within the accident repair industry
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate a team
• Solid understanding of repair processes and bodyshop operations
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• A commitment to integrity, teamwork, and delivering work of the highest quality

What We Offer

• Access to industry-leading training and development programmes
• A supportive and collaborative working culture
• Career progression opportunities across a growing national group
• The chance to work for a business built on excellence, driven by innovation, and grounded in integrity