Workshop Controller

Vertu Motors plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Cashback platform

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Share incentive scheme

Pension

Enhanced maternity & paternity

Job summary

Vertu Hyundai Silverlink in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Workshop Controller to lead a busy workshop team. You will allocate tasks to Vehicle Technicians, plan workloads and monitor time and resources to maximise productivity and meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have motor trade experience and a valid UK driving licence, with excellent communication skills. This is a frontline, hands-on leadership role within our dealership network.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the Motor Trade, Workshop or Senior Technician background.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assign work to Vehicle Technicians to ensure smooth running of the workshop.
• Plan incoming work and manage the time and resources of your team.
• Ensure productivity and deadlines are met.

Skills

Experience in motor trade

Job description

Vertu Hyundai Silverlink

At our Vertu Hyundai Silverlink dealership we currently have an excellent opportunity for a Workshop Controller to join our outstanding team!

We are offering £35,000 Basic Salary with an OTE of £40,000!

The Workshop Controller role is one of the busiest and most important roles within the dealership, and consists of assigning work to Vehicle Technicians to ensure the smooth running of the workshop. The role will involve ensuring all incoming work is planned as well as managing the time and resource of your team. You will assign a team of Technicians to tasks, ensuring productivity is maximised and that deadlines are adhered to at all times.

It is essential that you have previous experience of working within the Motor Trade, in the Workshop or Senior Technician background.

This is an excellent opportunity to show us that you have an enviable and proven track record or performance. You will have exceptional communication skills and have a full, valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday rising with length or service - plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity