Workshop Controller

Hendy Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

Family leave benefit

Life Insurance

Healthcare plan (Bupa)

Pension scheme

25 days holiday

Vehicle discounts

Retail perks

Job summary

Hendy Group in Southampton is seeking a Workshop Controller to lead the busy Service department at Hendy Kia Mazda and Honda. You will ensure servicing and repairs are completed to the highest right-first-time standards while optimising workshop efficiency.

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will maximise productivity, mentor the workshop team and maintain excellent communication with customers. A full driving licence is required and a structured induction programme is offered.

Qualifications

• Technical knowledge gained through prior experience as a Senior Technician or Workshop Controller.
• Computer literacy with numerical ability.
• Strong leadership to motivate and drive the workshop team.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A full driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure servicing and repairs are carried out to high right-first-time standards.
• Optimise workshop efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with the Service Manager to maximise workshop output.

Skills

Senior Technician

Workshop Controller

Computer literacy

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Full driving licence

Job description

Workshop Controller

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• Southampton
• Permanent
• Full-time

13 hours ago

We have an exciting opportunity as a Workshop Controller to join our busy Service department at Hendy Kia Mazda and Honda in Southampton.

The Opportunity:

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all servicing and repairs are carried out effectively to achieve the highest possible 'right-first-time' standards for technical quality, whilst optimising workshop efficiency. Working closely with the Service Manager, you will also be responsible for ensuring maximum productivity out of the workshop.

The Rewards:

As well as a competitive salary and performance related bonus, we offer a structured career with the opportunity for personal development and training within our rewarding environment. In addition, you can expect the following benefits:

• Bespoke induction and learning programme and comprehensive ongoing training throughout your career;
• Enhanced family leave benefit;
• Life Insurance;
• Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan for you and your family;
• Opportunity to join the company pension scheme;
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service;
• Discounts on new vehicle, used vehicle, service and parts purchases;
• Various perks and discounts with high street and online retailers and services.

Hendy Induction - please be advised that any new starters joining the business in their first week will be expected to attend a structured induction programme that will involve 2 days at our training academy in Portsmouth. More details will be shared at interview.

About You:

• Technical knowledge and qualifications gained through prior experience as a Senior Technician or Workshop Controller;
• Computer literacy with a story numerical ability;
• Good leadership skills with the ability to motivate and drive the workshop team;
• Excellent organisational and communication skills; and
• A full driving license.

You will be required to demonstrate a time served career and the appropriate qualifications to support your achievements at the highest level within a technical capacity.

Successful candidates will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including right to work verification and DBS checks.

The Company:

Hendy Group is a family-run business with over 80 sites along the South Coast. At Hendy, we aim to deliver a premium experience as we have done for 165 years, all in an effort to achieve our vision of delivering 100% customer and colleague satisfaction; our forward-thinking, progressive outlook perfectly complements our values with honesty, quality, care and customer service at the heart of the company, as they have been since 1859.