Workshop Controller

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automotive recruitment agency is seeking a Workshop Controller for a busy service department in the Swindon area. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role and strong leadership skills, alongside a full UK Driving Licence. You will be responsible for task allocation, ensuring high customer satisfaction, and maintaining workshop safety. The role offers a starting salary of up to £30,000, with on-target earnings of around £36,000, and various staff benefits including comprehensive training and a pension scheme.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Performance-related bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Access to in-house training

Qualifications

• Previous working experience within a busy Automotive Workshop is essential.
• Strong leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Allocate work to the technicians within the Workshop.
• Ensure all associated administration is completed to a very high standard.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Supervise the team of Vehicle Technicians.
• Comply with Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Strong Leadership skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Full and valid UK Driving Licence

Job description

Workshop Controller required for Successful Automotive multi-franchise approved car dealership in the Cheltenham area.

Our Client is seeking a Workshop Controller to join their busy service department and it is essential that you have a previous working experience within a busy Automotive Workshop.

Benefits:

• Starting salary negotiable pending experience and current earnings.
• Performance-related bonus scheme providing an on-target earnings of around £36,000 per annum
• 31 days annual leave with holiday allowance increasing over the length of service.
• Access to full in-house and manufacturer-approved training.
• Company pension scheme.
• Various staff benefits, including life cover, service discounts, free MOTs, health care provisions, and online retail discounts, amongst others.
• Fantastic long-term career prospects with one of the UK’s most popular car brands and a long-established local car dealer group that is recognised as a "Best Company to Work For".
• Working hours from 8:00am-6:00pm Monday to Friday, with 1 in 2 Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm

Duties:

• Allocating work to the technicians within the Workshop
• Ensuring all associated administration is completed to a very high standard
• Maintaining High Levels of Customer Satisfaction
• Supervising the team of Vehicle Technicians
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations and ensuring the Workshop is a safe place to work

Requirements:

• Have a previous working experience within a similar role
• Strong Leadership skills
• A full and valid UK Driving Licence
• Ability to work under pressure and manage a busy Workshop

Hours of work:

8:00am-6:00pm Monday to Friday, with 1 in 2 Saturdays, 8:30am-12:30pm.

The Salary being offered up to £30,000 with OTE £36,000.

If you are interested in hearing more, or wish to apply for this Workshop Controller job please send your CV to Sarena Abbott, quoting the job reference number.

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