Workshop Controller & Team Lead - Auto Repairs

Auto Skills UK; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto Skills UK in Gloucester is seeking a Workshop Controller/Foreman to coordinate the workshop and ensure vehicles move efficiently through the repair process while upholding high standards of workmanship and customer service.

You will allocate work, monitor progress, perform quality checks and support Technicians, liaising with Service Advisors to keep customers updated. This on-site role emphasizes health and safety and continuous improvement in a busy dealership environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Workshop Controller/Foreman or Senior Technician.
• Strong technical knowledge of vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs.
• Experience coordinating or supervising workshop activity.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocating work to Technicians based on skill, experience and workload.
• Managing daily workshop workflow and productivity.
• Monitoring repair progress and ensuring work is completed within agreed timescales.
• Carrying out quality control checks on completed work.
• Supporting Technicians with technical queries and complex repairs.
• Liaising with Service Advisors to provide accurate updates on vehicle progress.
• Ensuring manufacturer and dealership repair procedures are followed.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety within the workshop.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Workshop productivity

Education

Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair

Job description

Auto Skills UK in Gloucester is seeking a Workshop Controller/Foreman to coordinate the workshop and ensure vehicles move efficiently through the repair process while upholding high standards of workmanship and customer service.

You will allocate work, monitor progress, perform quality checks and support Technicians, liaising with Service Advisors to keep customers updated. This on-site role emphasizes health and safety and continuous improvement in a busy dealership environment.