Workshop Controller

Plantforce; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Workplace Pension

Volunteer days

Eye care voucher

Living wage accred.

Job summary

Plantforce is recruiting a Workshop Controller for our Weston Super Mare depot. You will coordinate and plan workshop repairs, maintenance and services, acting as the main point of contact for Workshop Management to ensure high standards and timely delivery.

As an experienced professional, you will manage parts procurement, engage third-party contractors, and maintain accurate records. Strong organisational and communication skills, plus a proactive approach, are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a service and maintenance control role.
• Logical prioritising and strong problem-solving skills.
• Well organized, proactive and committed to high quality work.
• Experience in plant equipment/construction is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to workshop teams by ensuring timely access to information, resources, and parts.
• Coordinate third-party repair contractors, raise purchase orders, monitor expenditure and approve invoices.
• Maintain records of servicing, repairs, maintenance schedules, and equipment history.
• Manage end-to-end parts procurement, sourcing, ordering, tracking deliveries, and goods receipting.
• Administer and maintain the internal repair management system and reporting.
• Investigate damage-related repairs, identify chargeable items, source components, and process costs.
• Liaise with the Hire Desk to coordinate equipment availability and fleet utilisation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Work under pressure

Positive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Workshop Controller

Our vision is:-“To be our Customer’s first choice through safety, sustainability and integrity.”
At the heart of our strategy are our people. Plantforce are committed to investing in our people and culture, matching the right people in the right roles from the start. Fostering growth by empowering our people to develop alongside the business, enabling career progression and the creation of new opportunities with on the job training.
As a result of our continued growth, we are excited to be recruiting for the role of Workshop Controller. To be located in our Weston Super Mare depot. If you believe you’re the right candidate, read on to learn more!

Job Purpose:

As an experienced Workshop Controller, you will be instrumental in ensuring that the Plant repairs and services are carried out to a high standard, and in a timely manner.

You are the first point of contact for Workshop Management, and will coordinate and plan the Workshop repairs, Maintenance and Services.

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide operational support to workshop teams by ensuring timely access to the information, resources, and parts required to complete maintenance, servicing, and repair activities efficiently.
• Coordinate the engagement of third-party repair contractors when required, including raising purchase orders, monitoring expenditure, and approving invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all servicing, repairs, maintenance schedules, and equipment history to support compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Manage the end-to-end parts procurement process, including sourcing the most cost-effective and suitable options, placing orders, tracking deliveries, and completing goods receipting processes.
• Administer and maintain the internal repair management system, ensuring all maintenance and repair activities are correctly recorded, monitored, and reported.
• Investigate and manage damage-related repairs, including identifying chargeable items, sourcing replacement components, processing repair costs, and raising customer invoices where applicable.
• Liaise with the Hire Desk to coordinate equipment availability to minimise operational disruption and maximise fleet utilisation.

Skills and attributes:

• Good organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, with a confident telephone manner
• Ability to work under pressureEnthusiastic and friendly, with a positive attitude.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft package.
• Excellent Time management

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience in a service and maintenance control role
• Logical approach to prioritising and with great problem-solving skills.
• Well organized, proactive and committed to high quality work and standards.

Beneficial skills and qualifications:

• Experience working in a plant equipment/construction

Benefits:

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement, increasing with length of service
• Workplace Pension
• Refer a friend scheme
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellbeing support
• Annual employee satisfaction survey
• Discounted gift card scheme – Saving up to 15% on a huge range of physical and digital gift card from big name retailers.
• Paid volunteer days to support our community team and our chosen charities
• Paid volunteer days for registered individuals within any Government supported roles (e.g. Reservists).
• Eye test and vision care voucher scheme
• Free Annual flu vaccination vouchers
• Living wage accredited employers

We actively welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Plantforce are an equal opportunity employer, and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed to support your application or interview process.