Workshop Controller

Steer Automotive Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive repair business in Cambuslang is seeking a Workshop Controller to manage daily operations in a busy workshop. You will lead a high-performing team, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and mentor technicians. The ideal candidate has experience in workshop management or as a senior technician and is committed to high standards of customer satisfaction. Join us and shape the future of automotive repair.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

29 days holiday including public holidays

Pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Wagestream Financial Wellbeing app

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Steer Academy training

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience as a Workshop Controller or senior-level technician.
• Confident leader who communicates clearly and leads by example.
• Solid knowledge of modern accident repair processes.
• Ability to keep things moving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow and support team in the workshop.
• Allocate jobs and manage technician workloads.
• Monitor repair progress, productivity, and quality.
• Collaborate with VDAs, parts teams, and customer-facing staff.
• Motivate and mentor technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of repair processes

Customer satisfaction commitment

Job description

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• Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
• 29 days holiday including public holidaysplus additional days with service
• Pension contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Wagestream—a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach.
• Talk to us about flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits App – virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more!
  
• Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training – paid for by the business
• Opportunities for career progression

Join Steer Automotive Group as a Workshop Controller

Looking to put your leadership skills into top gear? Ready to drive real impact in a workshop where quality, innovation, and excellence come first?

At Steer Automotive Group, we don’t just repair vehicles we’re reshaping the industry. As the UK’s largest automotive repair business, we’re setting new standards every day. Now, we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Workshop Controller to join our high-performing team in Cambuslang.

Why Steer?

Join a Market Leader – Be part of a national team known for quality, integrity, and innovation.

Lead with Purpose – Take charge of daily operations in a busy, well-equipped workshop.

Embrace Innovation – Use the latest repair technology and techniques.

Grow Your Career – Access industry-leading training and clear development pathways.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Workshop Controller, you’re the engine that keeps the workshop running smoothly. You’ll manage workflow, support your team, and make sure every vehicle leaves in top condition.

Your day-to-day will include:

Allocating jobs and managing technician workloads

Monitoring repair progress, productivity, and quality

Collaborating with VDAs, parts teams, and customer-facing staff

Motivating and mentoring technicians to perform at their best

Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards

What You Bring

Experience as a Workshop Controller or senior-level technician

A confident leader who communicates clearly and leads by example

Solid knowledge of modern accident repair processes

A commitment to high standards and customer satisfaction

The ability to keep things moving in a fast-paced environment

Ready to Drive Your Career Further?

This is your chance to step into a leadership role with real influence—and do it with a team that’s going places.

Apply today and help us shape the future of automotive repair in Cambuslang.