Workshop Controller - Lead Technician Team & Scheduling

Vertu Motors; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Cashback rewards

Preferential service rates

Colleague purchase scheme

Share incentive scheme

Pension

Maternity & paternity leave

Job summary

Vertu Ford Newcastle is seeking a Workshop Controller to lead a busy service team and keep the workshop running efficiently. The role involves assigning work to Vehicle Technicians, planning workloads, and ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.

You will need prior Motor Trade experience in a workshop or senior technician capacity, together with excellent communication skills and a full, valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Motor Trade within a workshop or senior technician background.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assign work to Vehicle Technicians to ensure smooth workshop operations.
• Plan incoming work and manage the time and resources of the team.
• Allocate tasks to technicians and monitor productivity and deadlines.
• Maintain high workshop efficiency and quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Vertu Ford Newcastle is seeking a Workshop Controller to lead a busy service team and keep the workshop running efficiently. The role involves assigning work to Vehicle Technicians, planning workloads, and ensuring deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment.

You will need prior Motor Trade experience in a workshop or senior technician capacity, together with excellent communication skills and a full, valid UK driving licence.