Workshop Controller - Loanhead

DAF Trucks UK; Loanhead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Workshop Controller for their busy workshop in Loanhead. The successful candidate will manage a skilled team, ensure productivity targets are met, and possess strong organisational skills. This role offers competitive pay, a pension scheme, and life insurance benefits.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Company pension scheme

Life insurance (4x salary)

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar workshop control or supervisory role.
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial vehicles.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Technicians across three shifts.
• Allocate work efficiently to meet productivity targets.
• Oversee job cards and ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Technical knowledge of commercial vehicles

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Workshop Controller to lead a fast-paced and busy DAF workshop based in Loanhead.

This is a primarily office-based role requiring strong organisational skills. You will be responsible for the efficient allocation of work to Technicians across the department, ensuring productivity targets and KPIs are met, and overseeing the smooth flow of job cards through to the administration team.

You will lead a skilled team of Technicians — from Master Technicians to Apprentices — across three shifts, and report directly to the Service Manager.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in a similar workshop control or supervisory role
• Strong technical knowledge of commercial vehicles
• Excellent organisational and communication skills

In return, we offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance (4x salary)

To apply, please use the link below or send your CV to [e-mail].

Address Pentland Industrial Estate,
Loanhead,
Midlothian,
EH20 9QH

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