Workshop Controller

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Lutterworth; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful automotive workshop in Lutterworth is seeking a Workshop Controller / HGV Technician to oversee daily operations and provide technical support. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in workshop environments, strong diagnostic skills, and recognized heavy vehicle qualifications. The role offers competitive pay, including a basic salary of £23 per hour and OTE of over £52,000, alongside various benefits such as life insurance and ongoing training.

Benefits

Life insurance

Company pension scheme

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Retail and shopping discounts

Health and well-being support

Ongoing training and career development

Free parking and unlimited hot drinks

Staff uniform provided

Long-service awards every 5 years

Qualifications

• Experienced HGV Technician with extensive workshop background.
• Ability to oversee daily workshop operations and maintain high productivity levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop operations, including job allocation and workflow planning.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the workshop team.
• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on a wide range of HGVs.
• Diagnose complex faults and complete repairs to VOSA and manufacturer standards.

Skills

Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities

Previous supervisory or team leader experience

Education

Recognised heavy vehicle qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent)

IRTEC licence

Job description

Workshop Controller / HGV Technician required for a Successful Automotive commercial workshop in the Lutterworth area.

Our client is seeking a Workshop Controller / HGV Technician to join their busy service department, and it is essential that you have a previous working experience within a busy Automotive Workshop.

Benefits

• Basic Salary: £23 per hour
• Guaranteed salary with Saturday overtime: £52,000+
• Life insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonuses
• Retail and shopping discounts
• Long-service awards every 5 years
• Health and well-being support
• Free parking and unlimited hot drinks
• Staff uniform provided
• Ongoing training and career development

Duties

• Oversee daily workshop operations, including job allocation, workflow planning, and maintaining high productivity levels
• Provide technical guidance, support, and mentoring to the workshop team
• Carry out routine maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a wide range of HGVs and trailers
• Diagnose complex faults and complete repairs to VOSA and manufacturer standards

Requirements

• Experienced HGV Technician with extensive workshop background
• Previous supervisory, team leader, or controller experience highly desirable
• Recognised heavy vehicle qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent)
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities
• IRTEC licence (advantageous)

Hours of work for this Workshop Controller / HGV Technician role are Monday to Friday, 40 hours.

The OTE for this Workshop Controller / HGV Technician role is £52,000.

If you are interested in hearing more or wish to apply for this Workshop Controller / HGV Technician job, please send your CV to Tom Thacker quoting the job reference number.