Job Advert: Workshop Controller - Main Dealer in Basingstoke
Location: Basingstoke, UK
Hours: 42 hours per week
Salary: £36,000 to £41,000 + Bonuses & Overtime
Alecto Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Workshop Controller for a prestigious Main Dealer in Basingstoke. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to take the next step in their career with a well-respected automotive brand.
Key Responsibilities:
Managing the Workshop: Oversee the daily operations of the workshop, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of all repair and maintenance jobs.
Team Leadership: Lead, support, and motivate a team of technicians, ensuring high standards of work and optimal performance.
Quality Control: Conduct quality checks on completed jobs to ensure all work meets the dealership's high standards.
Customer Service: Liaise with service advisors and customers to provide updates on work progress, ensuring customer satisfaction.
Resource Management: Allocate work to technicians based on their skill levels and availability, ensuring the best use of workshop resources.
Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all activities within the workshop comply with health and safety regulations.
Training & Development: Identify training needs within the team and support ongoing professional development of the technicians.
Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all work completed and provide regular reports to senior management.
Requirements:
Experience: Proven experience as a Workshop Controller or similar role within a main dealership environment.
Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
Technical Knowledge: A solid understanding of automotive repair and maintenance procedures.
Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to liaise effectively with customers, technicians, and management.
Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to resolving issues as they arise.
Qualifications: Relevant automotive qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair) are desirable.If you are interested in this position, please apply or contact Oakland Heath at Alecto Recruitment on (phone number removed).
Referral Bonus: Know someone who might be interested? Refer them to us, and if they are successfully placed, you'll receive a £350 referral bonus!
Join a team that values quality, customer satisfaction, and the professional growth of its staff. Apply today