Workshop Controller

Arnold Clark Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Arnold Clark Group recrute pour un contrôleur d'atelier à Glasgow. Ce rôle implique la gestion d'une équipe technique et la garantie de réparations de qualité dans un environnement dynamique. Les candidats doivent posséder une expérience dans l'automobile et des compétences interpersonnelles solides, avec un salaire compétitif et des avantages attractifs.

Benefits

Jours de congé annuels (33)

Formation pour devenir technicien accrédité EV

Réductions pour employés

Assurance santé privée

Packages de maternité et de paternité

Heures supplémentaires payées à temps et demi

Qualifications

• Expérience pertinente dans l'industrie automobile nécessaire.
• Capacité à diriger et motiver une équipe.
• Compétences fortes en communication avec clients et collègues.

Responsibilities

• Gérer et coacher une équipe de techniciens et d'apprentis.
• Assurer que les travaux de service sont satisfaisants et à temps.
• Respecter les politiques de sécurité et de santé.

Skills

Organisation

Précision

Compétences interpersonnelles

Compétences informatiques

Leadership

Job description

We’re recruiting for a Workshop Controller to join our team at Kilbirnie Street Vanstore branch in Glasgow.

We offer:

• £35,000 – £45,000 DOE plus benefits
• Additional opportunity to earn up to £9,000 every three years in performance-based bonuses– terms and conditions apply
• All overtime paid at time and a half
• 33 days’ annual leave
• Training provided to become an EV-accredited Technician
• Generous employee discounts
• Private healthcare and sick pay cover
• Maternity and paternity packages

Hours

Monday – Thursday 8am – 5.30pm, Friday 8am – 4.30pm and alternate Saturdays 8am – 12pm

About the role

As a Workshop Controller for Arnold Clark, you’ll work with the Service Manager to deliver a high level of productivity and an excellent standard of first-time repairs, while making sure you always maintain a clean, safe and professional workshop.

This role would be ideal for an organised, quick-thinking person with previous motor industry experience, looking to develop their career and move into a management role. The ability to keep to deadlines and react quickly to technical challenges is important, and you should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Day-to-day duties

• Managing and coaching a team of vehicle technicians and apprentices, making sure targets and business objectives are met
• Making sure all servicing work is carried out correctly, competently and on time, with customer satisfaction in mind
• Ensuring that all your working practices comply with company, DVSA, health and safety and manufacturer policies
• Working with colleagues and other departments to ensure a seamless service for customers
• Scheduling work to meet customer needs, taking into account workshop targets, the complexity of each job and the availability of parts
• Providing estimates for servicing and repairs and setting timescales
• Accurately recording technician time and writing technical reports and recommendations

Essential skills

• Relevant experience in the automotive industry, including previous workshop control or technician roles
• High levels of organisation and accuracy
• Strong IT skills
• Fantastic interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with customers and colleagues across other departments, both face –to face and via email
• The ability to lead by example and motivate your team to achieve their targets and deliver a high standard of work
• Ability to create more work opportunities and sales in an honest and compliant manner

Our Culture

Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do – diverse in our make-up, united in our goals.

To find out more aboutLife at Arnold Clark, visit our website.

Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check.