Workshop Controller

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime for 1 in 3 Saturdays

24 days annual leave, increasing with/

Company pension scheme

Stable and supportive working environ

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd. in Leamington Spa is seeking a skilled Workshop Controller with leadership experience in the automotive sector. You will manage a team of Vehicle Technicians, guide the workshop staff, and coordinate with Service Advisors and customers on vehicle progress.

The role requires strong technical background as a Vehicle Technician, proficiency with DMS, and solid computer skills. The position offers overtime opportunities, a competitive salary, and long-term career

Qualifications

• Experience as a Workshop Controller or in a similar supervisory role within the automotive industry.
• Strong technical background as a Vehicle Technician.
• Excellent computer skills with experience in Dealer Management Systems (DMS).
• Proficiency in using job cards, invoicing systems, email, and Microsoft Office.
• Well-developed organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supervising a team of Vehicle Technicians to ensure workshop productivity.
• Providing technical guidance and support to the workshop team.
• Liaising with Service Advisors and customers to keep them informed on vehicle progress.
• Producing accurate customer quotations and invoices using the Dealer Management System (DMS).
• Organising and managing job cards, workshop schedules, and workshop administration.
• Ensuring all workshop activities are completed efficiently, accurately, and to high standards.
• Maintaining excellent customer service standards and workshop quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervisory role

Vehicle technician background

DMS (Dealer Management System)

MS Office / Email

Tools

Dealer Management System (DMS)

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for the position of Workshop Controller in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional with leadership experience within the automotive sector to join a reputable and established dealership.

• Basic salary up to £40,000 with an OTE exceeding £42,500 through overtime and bonuses
• Paid overtime for 1 in 3 Saturdays
• 24 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Stable and supportive working environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities

Duties of a Workshop Controller:

• Managing and supervising a team of Vehicle Technicians to ensure workshop productivity
• Providing technical guidance and support to the workshop team
• Liaising with Service Advisors and customers to keep them informed on vehicle progress
• Producing accurate customer quotations and invoices using the Dealer Management System (DMS)
• Organising and managing job cards, workshop schedules, and workshop administration
• Ensuring all workshop activities are completed efficiently, accurately, and to high standards
• Maintaining excellent customer service standards and workshop quality assurance

Requirements of a Workshop Controller:

• Previous experience as a Workshop Controller or in a similar supervisory role within the automotive industry
• Strong technical background as a Vehicle Technician
• Excellent computer skills with experience in Dealer Management Systems (DMS)
• Proficiency in using job cards, invoicing systems, email, and Microsoft Office
• Well-developed organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple prioritiesFull UK Driving Licence