Workshop Controller

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; North End; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £40,000

Non-bonus environment

Growing business

Experienced manager

Close-knit team

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is sourcing a Workshop Controller for a reputable independent garage in Brigg. The role leads a small workshop, prioritising efficiency across scheduling, parts, and customer liaison. Expect a 40-hour week with occasional weekend work.

Salary is up to £40,000 depending on experience. This is a supervisory step for experienced technicians or service-advisors seeking progression within the motor trade.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Workshop Controller within the Motor Trade or a supervisory role in a workshop.
• Proven track record of performance and efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assigning work to vehicle technicians to ensure efficient operation.
• Plan incoming work, manage technician schedules and allocate resources.
• Ensure productivity is maximised and deadlines are met.
• Complete administrative tasks such as invoicing and job cards.
• Act as primary point of contact for customer communication.
• Liaise between front desk and workshop teams.
• Source and order vehicle parts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

We are recruiting for a Workshop Controller in Brigg on behalf of a reputable independent garage. The Workshop Controller role offers a vital leadership position within a well-established team, delivering operational excellence and driving workshop efficiency. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced workshop controllers, technicians aiming to transition into a supervisory role, or service advisors seeking a senior position within the motor trade. The successful Workshop Controller will benefit from a competitive basic salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience, and will work a 40-hour week with occasional weekend work required.

Benefits:

• Basic salary up to £40,000 based on experience
• Opportunity to work in a varied, non-bonus-driven environment
• Joining a growing business experiencing increased workload
• Working alongside an experienced manager
• Supportive and close-knit team environment

Duties of a Workshop Controller:

• Assigning work to vehicle technicians to ensure efficient workshop operation
• Planning incoming work, managing technician schedules, and allocating resources
• Ensuring productivity is maximised and deadlines are met
• Completing administrative tasks such as invoicing and job cards
• Acting as a primary point of contact for customer communication
• Liaising between the front desk and workshop teams
• Sourcing and ordering vehicle parts
• Assisting in other areas of the business as required

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Workshop Controller within the Motor Trade, or a background as a technician or service advisor with workshop control experience
• Proven track record of performance and efficiency
• Excellent communication skills
• Full valid UK driving licence
• Ability to lead and motivate a busy workshop team to maximise performance
• Living within a commutable distance of Brigg, such as Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Market Rasen, or Brigg