Workshop Controller

Euro-projects Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful commercial vehicle firm in Milton Keynes seeks a proactive Workshop Controller / Assistant Workshop Manager. This role offers a salary of £35,000 to £40,000 plus bonus and private healthcare. Responsibilities include managing workshop operations, mentoring staff, and liaising with customers to ensure exceptional service. Applicants should have relevant workshop management experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Bonus

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role in a dealership environment (passenger car or commercial vehicles).
• Good communication skills and customer-focused mindset.
• Practical problem-solver with confidence using tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the workshop management for efficient operations.
• Lead and mentor workshop staff to build a positive culture.
• Quoting, scheduling, and invoicing for workshop jobs.
• Maintain workshop equipment and tools in top condition.
• Manage repairs and maintenance schedules.
• Liaise with customers for exceptional service.

Skills

Workshop management experience

Communication skills

Mechanical knowledge

Job description

Overview

Workshop Controller, £35,000 to £40,000, Milton Keynes

• £40m t/o, highly successful commercial vehicle business with a strong track record of year-on-year business growth.
• Salary guide of £35,000 - £40,000 + bonus + private healthcare.
• Be part of a growing, ambitious business with a strong customer reputation.

We are looking for a proactive and hands-on Workshop Controller / Assistant Workshop Manager to join a dynamic workshop team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in keeping a busy workshop running smoothly and ensuring customers continue to receive the top-quality service the business is known for.

Over the past few years, the workshop business area of the business has grown significantly, and they have exciting plans to grow further. You will be joining a highly experienced management team that will support you every step of the way.

Your background as a Workshop Controller / Assistant Workshop Manager

• Experience in a workshop management, controller, or supervisory role preferably in a dealership environment (passenger car or commercial vehicles or similar).
• Great communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Good mechanical / mechanic knowledge and confidence using tools and equipment.
• A problem-solver with a hands-on, practical approach.

Workshop Controller / Assistant Workshop Manager Responsibilities

• Supporting the workshop management team to keep daily operations efficient and productive.
• Leading and mentoring workshop staff, helping to build a positive, collaborative culture.
• Quoting, scheduling, and invoicing workshop jobs (internal and external).
• Ensuring workshop equipment and tools are well-maintained and in top working condition.
• Overseeing maintenance schedules and addressing repairs as needed.
• Liaising directly with customers to provide exceptional service and resolve queries.
• Managing stock levels of tools and materials.

To apply please send your CV to Luke Smith at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.

Visit the Euro Projects Recruitment website to search our latest permanent, contract and interim vacancies.

“Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days then your application, on this occasion, has not been successful. We thank you for taking the time to apply.”

This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment, a recruitment consultancy specialising in engineering and manufacturing appointments from tool room to boardroom. We combine over 100 years of technical knowledge and recruitment expertise to introduce the best candidates to the best companies. We are passionate about your future and persistent in our efforts to secure you the right job.