Workshop Controller

KPI People Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment specialist for automotive positions is seeking a Workshop Controller in Reading. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of £22.50 - £26.50, with flexibility in contract length and full or part-time hours available. Ideal candidates will have at least 12 months of relevant experience or be qualified technicians aiming to move up. The position includes responsibilities such as managing workshop resources, allocating work, and ensuring quality checks are conducted.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Flexible Contract

Full or Part-time options

Qualifications

• 12 months Workshop Controller experience or experience as dealership Technician looking to advance.
• Familiarity with franchise dealer operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage workshop resources efficiently.
• Allocate work to technicians and ensure deadlines are met.
• Perform quality checks on technicians' work.
• Monitor staff performance and workshop operations.

Skills

Workshop management

Quality control

Staff performance monitoring

HSE policy adherence

Education

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Overview

Workshop Controller - Reading • £22.50 - £26.50 per hour • Weekly Pay • Flexible Contract Length • Full Time or Part Time

Our client, a busy franchised dealership in Reading, has the requirement for a Workshop Controller to join their established workshop team on a contract basis.

Responsibilities

• Manage Workshop resources in an efficient manner
• Allocation of work to Technicians
• Ensure work is completed to required deadlines
• Quality Check work carried out by Technicians
• Monitor staff & Workshop performance
• Ensure HSE policies are adhered to
• Ensure Workshop is clean, tidy and fully operational

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• 12 months Workshop Controller experience
• Or an experienced franchised dealership Technician with a stable work history looking to move into a Workshop Controller position
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Requirements:

• Franchise Dealer experience

Package Details

• Hourly Salary of £22.50ph - £26.50ph
• Monday - Friday only
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Contract to suit you

KPI People are dealership recruitment specialists offering our candidates and clients permanent, contract and temporary recruitment solutions across the UK. We have full-time and part-time vacancies for Vehicle Technicians, MOT Testers, Service Advisors, Parts Advisors and Showroom Hosts / Receptionists available nationwide. If this role is not for you, but you are interested in working with KPI People, please contact us to discuss other contracts we have available.