Workshop Controller

6 months ago


Swindon, United Kingdom Sparks Commercial Services Ltd Full time

Sparks Commercials is a family run business and this year we celebrated our 34th year of trading. It is an exciting time to be joining Sparks as our business continues to grow. We have 6 Depots across the South and we continue to reinvest heavily in all our locations whilst still looking to expand the group. This gives all our employees not only job security but also many career advancement opportunities whilst remaining in the group.

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Workshop Controller to support our service team at our Swindon location. As part of the Sparks Team, you will be a key member at the heart of our operation. This is a very hands on, exciting, busy and challenging role. Working within the team you will assist the daily operation of the workshop and its various components ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Monitor and control use of all workshop resources (staff, space and equipment) to ensure maximum impact on quality of work, efficiency and profitability. Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure efficient and safe operation of the workshop. To be an active member of the service department team comprising workshop reception, foreman and stores to encourage high staff morale, timely customer care, workshop efficiency and productivity. Monitor, resolve and report any action as appropriate to any health and safety issues in accordance with company policy.
- Strong management and leadership skills
- Excellent organisation skills with the ability to multi task and prioritise deadlines
- Experience of working to KPI’s, budgets and meeting targets
- Diligence
- Have a proven track record of managing a team of staff
- Experience in our automotive industry is essential

You need to be pro-active, take pride in what you do, a willingness to learn and be engaged with training and an interest in pursuing a career within our industry.

Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 12.00noon to 10.00pm with ½ hour unpaid lunch break. There is a requirement to work late on the last working day of the month to ensure all invoicing is complete and WIP is at correct level. Flexibility within the role is essential to meet the needs of the business and team

Competitive Salary depending on experience and non-contractual KPI bonus after 3 months

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Swindon, Wiltshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Automotive: 2 years (required)
- Leadership: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WORKSHOP CONTROLLER SWINDON


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