Workshop Controller - Leicester

Volvo Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Healthcare

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Ongoing Volvo manufacturer training

Pension scheme

Leave enhancements

Employee discounts

Job summary

Volvo Group is seeking an experienced Workshop Controller to lead day-to-day workshop operations within our Volvo Truck & Bus team in the UK. You will coordinate technicians, monitor workflows, and ensure high-quality, safe repairs while delivering outstanding customer service.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. A full driving licence is preferred; HGV experience is advantageous but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Workshop Controller or supervisor in commercial vehicle industry.
• Strong knowledge of Volvo Truck & Bus products desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control daily workshop activities.
• Allocate work effectively to technicians based on skill and workload.
• Support the CSR/Workshop Supervisor to ensure job specification.
• Monitor repair progress and ensure jobs are completed on time.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
• Liaise with customers, service advisors, and parts departments.
• Support technicians with technical guidance and problem-solving.
• Monitor workshop performance, productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure all repairs comply with Volvo Truck & Bus standards and guidelines.

Skills

Workshop Controller experience

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Workshop management

Full driving licence

Tools

Workshop management software

Volvo Truck & Bus knowledge

Job description

Salary up to £55k (dependent upon experience) + bonus + healthcare!

Working Monday to Friday/0800hrs to 1630hrs = 40hrs per week with some flexibility required

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Workshop Controller to join our Volvo Truck & Bus workshop team.

About the Role

As a Workshop Controller, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of workshop operations, ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. You will coordinate with technicians, monitor workflow, and deliver exceptional customer service while maximizing workshop productivity

What will you bring to this role

• Previous experience as a Workshop Controller, Senior Technician, or Workshop Supervisor within the commercial vehicle industry.
• Strong knowledge of Volvo Truck & Bus products is highly desirable.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Computer literacy and experience with workshop management systems.
• Full driving licence (HGV licence advantageous but not essential).

What the role involves

• Plan and control daily workshop activities.
• Allocate work effectively to technicians based on skill and workload.
• Support the CSR/Workshop Supervisor as required to ensure job specification
• Monitor repair progress and ensure jobs are completed on time.
• Maintain high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
• Liaise with customers, service advisors, and parts departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Support technicians with technical guidance and problem-solving.
• Monitor workshop performance, productivity, and efficiency.
• Ensure all repairs comply with Volvo Truck & Bus standards and manufacturer guidelines.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary with a bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday raising to 30 days + bank holidays with service
• Ongoing Volvo manufacturer training and career development.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Enhanced paternity/maternity/foster leave
• Many benefits/discounts for yourself, family and friends including High St retailers, theme park days out, travel/hotels,
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work with one of the world's leading commercial vehicle brands.

If you have the experience, leadership skills, and passion to drive workshop performance, we'd love to hear from you.

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