Job Title: Workshop Controller
Location: Leicester
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 basic DOE (OTE £40,000)
Shift: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday with 1 in 2 Saturdays
Type: Permanent Job
Start Date: Immediately
We are hiring for a Workshop Controller to oversee and manage the workshop team at our Leicester Dealership. This role involves supporting a friendly team of vehicle technicians and apprentices, ensuring high productivity, and maintaining excellent standards of first-time repairs.
Duties of a Workshop Controller
You will be working as part of the Automotive team and will be responsible for:
Adhering to company, DVSA, health and safety, and manufacturer guidelines.
Ensuring that all servicing tasks are performed correctly and punctually, with a focus on customer satisfaction.
Leading and mentoring a team of vehicle technicians and apprentices to achieve targets and meet business goals.
Supporting technicians with technical issues and delivering appropriate solutions.
Planning and scheduling work to align with customer requirements, workshop targets, job complexity, and parts availability.
Precisely documenting technician hours and preparing technical reports and recommendations.
Skills and Experience of a Workshop Controller
As a Workshop Controller, you need to have experience with:
Proven experience as a Workshop Controller.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient in IT and related software.
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the capability to effectively communicate with customers and colleagues both in person and via email.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to set a positive example and inspire your team to meet targets and maintain high work standards.
Skilled in generating additional work opportunities and driving sales while adhering to ethical and compliant practices.
About the Client
Our client is a highly successful and award-winning family-owned business established in 1948. With a workforce of around 430 employees and a turnover exceeding £300 million, they are seeking a Workshop Controller for their Leicester location. This role is permanent and offers various benefits, including on-site facilities such as a canteen, free parking, and a range of employee perks like discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, and servicing, as well as rewards and recognition programs. Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with other employee benefits, are also included.
Next Steps
Apply for this Workshop Controller role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact Carla for a confidential chat.
About Regional Recruitment Services – A Recruitment Agency in Leicester
This position is advertised by Regional Recruitment Services Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency that has been operating since 2008. We offer permanent, temporary, and contract jobs within the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, and Engineering sectors. To view all of our positions available throughout the United Kingdom, please visit our website ((url removed))