Workshop Controller

Kream; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious Truck and LCV Service Centre in Exeter seeks a Workshop Controller to lead a busy team with strong supervision and organizational skills. This role involves ensuring efficient workshop operations and demands a professional with automotive background. Ideal candidates are currently in supervisory roles or possess significant experience in workshop management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of automotive technicians.
• Professional experience in dealing with customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and controlling a busy franchised workshop.
• Motivating and organizing workshop staff effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Customer Interaction

Workshop Operations Knowledge

Adaptability

Job description

Support the prestige Truck and LCV Service Centre, affiliated with the manufacturer, in their requirement for a WORKSHOP CONTROLLER.

Based on the outskirts of Exeter in a new, purpose-built facility, this role involves working in the commercial Aftersales environment within one of the group’s busiest businesses.

You’ll need experience in supervising, organising, motivating, and controlling a busy franchised workshop. While commercial experience is desirable, skilled candidates from a passenger car background are also encouraged to apply.

Skills and qualities required include:

• Experience leading a team of automotive Technicians.
• Professional experience in dealing with customers and suppliers.
• Extensive knowledge of workshop operations.
• Flexibility and adaptability to thrive in a changing environment.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate expectations clearly.

This is a challenging and rewarding position in a longstanding, reputable business. The role is ideally suited for an existing Controller, Senior Supervisory Technician, or Service/Workshop Manager.