Workshop Controller

Jago Consultants; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial automotive garage in Southampton is seeking a Workshop Controller. The role involves running an efficient operation, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing workshop personnel. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, automotive industry experience, and the ability to meet KPIs.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing a team.
• Experience in the automotive industry is essential.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Run an efficient workshop operation.
• Ensure complete customer satisfaction.
• Meet KPI's and budgets.

Skills

Management skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Numerical skills

Tools

Kerridge

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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Workshop Controller in the Southampton area with a Commercial Automotive Garage.

As part of the team, you will be a key member at the heart of our operation.You will be required to run an efficient and professional operation to ensure complete customer satisfaction through the maximum utilisation of workshop facilities.This is a very hands on, exciting, busy and challenging role.

We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm and a dynamic personality who will share our energy and passion and contribute to our ongoing success.We are very excited about the future, could we be a part of your future to?

The candidate must have:

• Strong management and leadership skills
• Excellent organisation skills with the ability to multi task and prioritise deadlines
• Experience of working to KPI’s, budgets and meeting targets
• Have a proven track record of managing a team of staff
• Experience in our automotive industry is essential

You need to be pro-active, take pride in what you do, a willingness to learn and be engaged with training and an interest in pursuing a career within our industry.

• Ideally previous experience of working as a Workshop Controller, Foreman, Manager or Service Manager
• To be confident, with a strong understanding of workshop processes and how to get the best from a team.
• Full driving licence. Any endorsements must be notified
• IT literate. Kerridge knowledge would be a distinct advantage
• Good numerical and administrative skills, with attention to detail to ensure accuracy of KPI’s

Hours of work:

Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm with ½ hour unpaid lunch break.

Every third Saturday 8 am to noon.

Flexibility within the role is essential to meet the needs of the business and team