Workshop Controller

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Renhold; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Weekdays only

No weekend work

Career progression

Supportive environment

Stable employment

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting an experienced Workshop Controller for a reputable accident repair centre in Bedford. This senior role oversees daily workshop operations, ensuring efficient repairs, quality workmanship, and strong customer satisfaction within a growing team.

The successful candidate will allocate jobs, monitor progress, and support technicians while maintaining safety and standards. A competitive salary and clear career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Workshop Controller in an accident repair centre or bodyshop.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle accident repair processes.
• Proven ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and a focus on repair quality.
• Ability to motivate and support a team of technicians.
• Professional, proactive, and solutions-focused attitude.
• Experience with manufacturer or insurer repair standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily workflow of the bodyshop to progress repairs.
• Allocate repair jobs to technicians based on skills/workload.
• Monitor progress and ensure timely completion.
• Liaise with Bodyshop Manager and team to maintain efficiency.
• Ensure parts, information, and resources are available.
• Conduct regular quality checks to uphold standards.
• Support technicians with technical questions.
• Maintain a clean and safe workshop.
• Collaborate with estimators, parts personnel, and team to meet targets.

Skills

Workshop management

Team leadership

Quality control

Operational planning

Communication

Job description

We are working on behalf of a reputable Accident Repair Centre in Bedford to recruit an experienced Workshop Controller. This is a senior Workshop Controller role ideal for a skilled professional looking to join a growing team within a well-established business. The successful Workshop Controller will oversee workshop operations, ensuring efficiency, repair quality, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 basic, dependent on experience
• Monday to Friday working hours, 7:30am - 5:00pm, with flexible start and finish times
• No weekend work
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing accident repair centre
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Stable, long-term employment with a reputable organisationDuties:

Duties

• Manage the daily workflow of the bodyshop, ensuring smooth vehicle progression through repairs
• Allocate repair jobs to technicians based on their skills and workload
• Monitor repair progress and ensure jobs are completed within planned timescales
• Liaise with the Bodyshop Manager and wider team to maintain operational efficiency
• Ensure technicians have the necessary parts, information, and resources
• Conduct regular quality checks to uphold repair standards
• Support technicians with technical or repair-related questions
• Maintain a clean and safe workshop environment
• Work collaboratively with estimators, parts personnel, and the wider team to meet repair targets

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Workshop Controller within an accident repair centre or bodyshop
• Strong knowledge of vehicle accident repair processes and workflow
• Proven ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload effectively
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Attention to detail and a focus on repair quality
• Ability to motivate and support a team of technicians
• Professional, proactive, and solutions-focused attitude
• Experience working to manufacturer or insurer repair standards is advantageous

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior position within a busy, expanding accident repair centre. The successful Workshop Controller will play a vital role in its ongoing growth and success.