Workshop Controller - Warwick Ford

Essex Ford; Warwick; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking automotive group as a Workshop Controller in Warwick. This exciting role involves overseeing workshop operations, ensuring high-quality service and repairs, and leading a dedicated team of technicians. With a competitive salary and attractive OTE, you will benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional growth. Enjoy a range of perks, including generous holiday entitlement, discounts, and a refer-a-friend scheme. If you are passionate about the automotive industry and possess strong leadership skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Discounts on MOTs, services, and parts

Life assurance benefit

Discounted gym membership

Retailer discount portal

£1,000 refer a friend scheme

Full training and support

High achiever prizes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Workshop Controller or Vehicle Technician in an automotive environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure service and repairs meet high-quality standards.
• Lead and motivate technicians, allocating work effectively.
• Coach and develop the service team for increased competencies.

Skills

Workshop Controller experience

Vehicle Technician experience

Kerridge software

Strong communication skills

Problem solving skills

IT literacy

Time management

Tools

Kerridge

Job description

Allen Motor Group are currently looking to recruit a Workshop Controller to be responsible for the allocation and supervision of work throughout the workshop and ensuring the required number of labour hours are worked efficiently daily at our Ford dealership in Warwick. This position is offered on a full-time permanent 46.33 hour contract Monday – Friday with 1 in 3 Saturday AM’s, paying up to £34,000 with an OTE of £41,500 and reports directly to the Aftersales Manager.

Why Allen Motor Group?

Benefits

In addition to a highly attractive basic salary, commission and target related bonus we also offer a range of other benefits including:

• 30 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
• Fantastic discounts on MOT’s, services and parts
• Life assurance benefit, at no cost to yourself
• Discounted gym membership
• Retailer discount portal with discounts from some of the UK’s biggest retailers
• £1,000 refer a friend scheme
• Full training and support to develop and progress your career with Allen Motor Group
• High achiever related prizes/experiences
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

To be considered for this position you will have working experience as either a Workshop Controller or Vehicle Technician within an automotive environment and ideally a background in using Kerridge. We are looking for individuals that possess the following attributes:

• Strong communication skills
• IT literate
• Problem solving skills within the role parameters, understanding when to escalate issues
• Fantastic time keeping and a strong sense of urgency
  
  

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Ensure service and repairs are carried out to the highest standards of quality
• Lead, motivate and allocate work to the technicians
• Ensure health and safety procedures are observed and always maintained
• Actively coach and develop the service team to increase individual competencies
• Liaise with the service advisors as to when repairs are due to be completed, ensuring the customer is kept up to date
  
  

To be considered for this opportunity please apply now

Workshop Controller - Warwick Ford

Warwick, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

CV34 6SY

£34,000 - £41,500 OTE

Permanent - Full-time

Posted 8 days ago

Closing date: 30/05/2025

Job reference: DS1296814WarWCWF