Workshop Controller / Quality Controller

Auto Skills UK; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Modern Workshop Environment

Ongoing Training & Development

Career Progression Opportunities

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in Chesterfield is looking for an Experienced Workshop Controller / Quality Controller to manage daily workshop flow in a professional bodyshop, ensuring repairs meet quality standards. The role offers up to £45,000 depending on experience, a Monday–Friday 08:30–17:00 pattern, and full-time permanent status with ongoing training and progression opportunities.

You will coordinate technicians, monitor progress, perform quality checks and support the team to deliver safe,

Qualifications

• Proven experience within an accident repair centre or automotive bodyshop.
• Experience managing workshop workflow, workloads, productivity and repair times.
• Strong attention to detail with repair quality and safety.
• Good knowledge of vehicle repair methods and accident damage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily workshop activity and allocate repair work to technicians according to workload and priorities.
• Monitor vehicle progress, productivity, repair times and overall workshop workflow.
• Carry out quality control inspections to ensure repairs meet required manufacturer and industry standards.
• Identify and communicate additional damage, repair requirements or potential delays.
• Work closely with VDA / Estimators, Panel Technicians, MET Technicians and Paint Technicians to maintain efficient vehicle throughput.
• Support technicians with technical and operational queries where required.
• Ensure completed vehicles meet required quality, safety and presentation standards before handover.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, housekeeping, compliance and professional workshop practice.

Skills

Leadership

Quality control

Workshop coordination

Accident repair knowledge

Education

IMI/ATA qualifications advantageous

Job description

EXPERIENCED WORKSHOP CONTROLLER / QUALITY CONTROLLER

Location: Chesterfield

Salary: Up to £45,000 Depending on Experience

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:30 - 17:00

Looking for a role where your workshop experience, leadership skills and eye for quality are genuinely valued?

If you're an experienced Workshop Controller or Quality Controller looking for a move that gives you greater responsibility, career progression and the opportunity to make a real impact within a professional accident repair environment, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Offering a salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience, alongside a Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 working pattern and no weekend commitments, this role provides an excellent balance between career progression and work-life balance. You'll be working within a modern bodyshop, coordinating workshop activity, maintaining high repair standards and supporting an experienced team to deliver vehicles efficiently, safely and to an exceptional standard.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Salary - Up to £45,000 Depending on Experience
• Monday to Friday Working Pattern
• 08:30 - 17:00 Working Hours
• Full-Time, Permanent Position
• Modern Workshop Environment
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE

As an Experienced Workshop Controller / Quality Controller, you will play a key role in managing the daily workflow of the bodyshop while ensuring vehicles are repaired efficiently and meet the required quality standards before completion.

You'll work closely with technicians, VDA / Estimators and management to maintain workshop productivity, identify potential delays and ensure every vehicle progresses through the repair process effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily workshop activity and allocate repair work to technicians according to workload and priorities
• Monitor vehicle progress, productivity, repair times and overall workshop workflow
• Carry out quality control inspections to ensure repairs meet required manufacturer and industry standards
• Identify and communicate additional damage, repair requirements or potential delays
• Work closely with VDA / Estimators, Panel Technicians, MET Technicians and Paint Technicians to maintain efficient vehicle throughput
• Support technicians with technical and operational queries where required
• Ensure completed vehicles meet required quality, safety and presentation standards before handover
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, housekeeping, compliance and professional workshop practice

ABOUT YOU

We're looking for an experienced and quality-focused Workshop Controller / Quality Controller with strong accident repair knowledge and the ability to coordinate people, workflow and repair standards.

• Proven experience within an accident repair centre or automotive bodyshop
• Previous experience as a Workshop Controller, Quality Controller, Workshop Manager, Senior Technician or similar
• Strong understanding of Panel, MET and Paint repair processes
• Good knowledge of vehicle repair methods, vehicle construction and accident damage
• Experience managing workshop workflow, workloads, productivity and repair times

Strong attention to detail with a genuine commitment to repair quality and safety

Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with technicians, management, customers and other stakeholders

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively within a busy, fast-paced production environment

Professional, reliable and motivated approach with strong leadership qualities

IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous

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Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Alternative Job Titles:

Workshop Controller / Quality Controller / Bodyshop Workshop Controller / Bodyshop Controller / Workshop Supervisor / Bodyshop Supervisor / Accident Repair Workshop Controller / Bodyshop Production Controller / Workshop Manager / Bodyshop Quality Controller / Vehicle Repair Quality Controller / Senior Technician / Workshop Coordinator