Workshop Controller

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Welton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £45,000 basic salary

Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm

No weekend work

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

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Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technician / Workshop Controller for our Daventry client. The role offers a competitive basic salary up to £45,000, with flexibility for exceptional experience, and Monday–Friday hours 8:00am–5:00pm with no weekend work.

The position combines hands-on vehicle repairs with workshop leadership, overseeing a small team and coordinating workloads to deliver high standards of service and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification (not essential if extensive experience)
• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician or Workshop Controller
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical skills
• Demonstrable leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities
• Good communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Perform servicing, diagnostics, and complex mechanical repairs, including clutches, cambelts, and timing belts
• Overseeing and supporting a team of 2 Vehicle Technicians and an MOT Tester
• Allocating and prioritising workshop jobs efficiently
• Ensuring all vehicles are repaired safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Conducting quality checks and offering technical guidance to team members
• Assisting with workshop organisation and ensuring productivity
• Liaising with the Service Advisor regarding workload and job progress
• Engaging with customers as required and maintaining excellent customer service standards
• Leading by example to uphold technical and operational standards within the workshop

Skills

Vehicle diagnostics

Team leadership

Mechanical skills

Communication

Organisation

Education

Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technician / Workshop Controller to join a well-established automotive business in Daventry. This Senior Technician / Workshop Controller position offers a competitive basic salary of up to £45,000, with salary flexibility for an exceptionally experienced candidate. TheSenior Technician / Workshop Controller role is Monday to Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with no weekend work. It provides a balanced combination of hands‑on technical duties and workshop leadership, ideal for an individual seeking to develop their managerial skills while remaining actively involved in vehicle repairs.

Benefits

• Up to £45,000 basic salary, with potential for restructured package based on experience
• Working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
• No weekend working
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hands‑on role with significant responsibility and autonomy
• Long‑standing, reputable employer with a focus on quality and customer service

Duties

• Performing servicing, diagnostics, and complex mechanical repairs, including clutches, cambelts, and timing belts
• Overseeing and supporting a team of 2 Vehicle Technicians and an MOT Tester
• Allocating and prioritising workshop jobs efficiently
• Ensuring all vehicles are repaired safely, efficiently, and to a high standard
• Conducting quality checks and offering technical guidance to team members
• Assisting with workshop organisation and ensuring productivity
• Liaising with the Service Advisor regarding workload and job progress
• Engaging with customers as required and maintaining excellent customer service standards
• Leading by example to uphold technical and operational standards within the workshop

Requirements

• Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification (not essential if the Senior Technician / Workshop Controller demonstrates extensive experience)
• Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician or Workshop Controller
• Strong diagnostic and mechanical skills
• Demonstrable leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities
• Good communication skills
• Full UK driving licence