Workshop Controller

Steer Automotive Group; Grays; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accident repair group in Grays is seeking an experienced Workshop Controller. In this role, you will manage daily workshop activities, ensuring jobs are completed on time and to specification. You will allocate work to technicians, monitor quality, and maintain smooth operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the accident repair industry with excellent leadership and organisational skills. Join a company committed to innovation, excellence, and quality service.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance related bonus

29 days holiday including public holidays

Pension contributions

Referral bonus scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Enhanced sick pay

Wagestream financial wellbeing app

Cycle to work scheme

Access to industry-leading training and development programmes

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a workshop controller, senior technician, or similar role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of repair processes and bodyshop operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop activity to ensure jobs are completed on time.
• Allocate work to technicians based on skills, workload, and priorities.
• Monitor progress, quality, and productivity, resolving any issues that arise.

Skills

Leadership and communication

Understanding of repair processes

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Workshop Controller

Grays, Essex

Ref : VA3365

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Benefits

• Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
• 29 days holiday including public holidaysplus additional days with service
• Pension contributions
• Referral bonus scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Enhanced sick pay
• 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
• VIP Awards – colleague recognition scheme
• 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 the UK’s leading accident repair group – where excellence, innovation, and integrity drive everything we do.

At Steer Automotive Group , we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding repairs and exceptional customer service. We are looking for an experienced and organised Workshop Controller to manage workflow, maximise efficiency, and ensure repairs are completed to the highest standards.

If you can lead a team, keep operations running smoothly, and maintain a strong focus on quality, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced, professional environment.

What You’ll 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 We’re 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

Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead a high-performing workshop team in a business that values quality, efficiency, and professionalism, apply today and join Steer Automotive Group.