Workshop Controller

Vacancy: Workshop Controller
Location: Leicester
Salary: £35K basic, £42 OTE not capped
Hours: Mon - fri - 8-6 - 45 hr week, 1 in 4 Saturdays 8- 1.30pm
This is an exciting challenge for an experienced Workshop Controller who can confidently demonstrate their suitability for the role. You will possess excellent Man Management skills, be driven and focused. Your main objective as Workshop Controller will be to supervise the Technicians and Administration staff accordingly in a very busy workshop.
You will be tasked with supervising a team of Technicians to make sure the work is done to a high standard. It will be your job as Workshop Controller to make sure the vehicles go through the workshop in a seamless manner whilst liaising with the Service Advisors who can then keep the customers fully up to date.
This is a vital role to make sure the Technicians keep on their toes, prioritising work and ensuring that all the work is completed to manufacturer standard. The role will be busy so we need someone who isn't scared of working closely with the team and building a strong process.
Do you want to be apart of their UK's largest prestige motor retail group? A company that has brilliant career opportunities and be part of a team that is as unique as the cars we sell? If so, apply today
Workshop Controller Benefits:
Enhanced Holiday Entitlement - 33 days inc. bank holidays
Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
Career Development
Recognition of Long Service every 5 years
Discounted Car Schemes
High Street Discounts
Discounted Gym memberships
Cycle to work scheme
One day a year paid voluntary / community workWorkshop Controller requirements:
Must ave Previous experience as a workshop controller preferable
Must hold a full UK driving licence
Prior knowledge of the automotive industry.
Proven experience of coaching and mentoring staff.Workshop Controller :
Responsibility for the efficient running of the workshop and maintaining high levels of productivity.
Ensuring the workshop machinery and tools are maintained, thus maintaining a professional workshop environment at all times.
Install a 'right first time' mentality with all your direct reports.
Providing technical support when required, during training or MOT testing.
Ensure team compliance with processes to ensure recording and invoicing accuracy
Ensuring good housekeeping and security in the workshop, leading by example.
Liaise with Service to ensure customers are kept informed and manage any complaints that may ariseINDAS
Octane number: OC17867
Recourcer: Danielle Kingston
Octane Recruitment
Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.
We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter, Workshop Controller, Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Support, Senior Controller, Workshop Manager, Workshop Foreman, Workshop Engineer
Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments

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