Workshop Controller

**Motus Truck & Van have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Workshop Controller to join their fabulous TEAM in Thurrock.**

Do you have...
- Previous experience in the service department?
- Experience with volume work?
- Able to manage a team?

If your answers are **YES**then you may be the person, we have been looking for

**Our Company Benefits**:
When you join Motus Truck & Van from Day 1 you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package including:

- Holiday Allowance of 30 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) that will increase with length of service
- Auto-enrolment Pension Scheme with employer contribution
- Medical insurance discounted scheme
- Career development
- Referral bonus if you introduce your friends
- Discounted days out with family and friends
- Retail discounts saving £££'s on shopping and dining out
- Salary Finance
- Family & Friends Discounted Car Scheme
- On-site Mental Health First Aiders
- Discounted Healthcare Scheme
- X2 basic salary Life Assurance
- Internal engagement initiatives
- Uniform provided

Here at **Motus Truck & Van **we’re **proud **to employ great colleagues who are passionate about their roles. When looking for the right role, we recognise everyone has different needs, considerations, and aspirations. So no matter who you are, what you need or where you’re going, Motus Truck & Van wants to be part of your future.

.**All**. Our **colleagues truly are our most important asset**, and we believe in driving a fully **inclusive talent dominated workplace** and you could be just who we are looking for.

As an **equal opportunity employer**, we do not discriminate and are committed to provide equal opportunities, a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all.

**What will you be doing?**
- Remain part of the productive team
- Supervise & assist team of technicians
- Measure and report tech effectiveness / productivity / utilisation daily
- Drive workshop performance daily in line with pre agreed hours sold targets
- Liaise with service reception/admin regarding authorisation
- Liaise with customers when required
- Support admin and front-line team with technical support when required
- Monitor and arrange technician training in line with MB requirements and individual training plans
- Ensure apprentice is up to date current staff training
- Support and implement improved workshop control process supported by Service Manager
- Be briefed on staff 1-1 where appropriate to understand individual targets set and support the technician team to achieve their targets
- Ensure every job card is fully completed prior to the paperwork going back to admin
- Support admin team on pricing jobs / labour times when required
- Liaise with parts regarding availability / stock item
- Pre-check job cards prior to vehicle arriving onsite
- Control flow of work through the workshop
- Quality check job cards and vehicles when necessary
- Manage driver to arrange vehicle movement between sites
- Manage workshop equipment / special tool requirements
- Ensure seamless handover between shifts
- Book & issue parts when required out of hours

The working hours for this role are Monday - Friday, 07:00am - 16:00pm.

Salary from £32,500 - £35,000 per annum plus company bonus

**Who are we looking for?**
- A positive can-do attitude
- The ability to produce work to a very high standard
- A team player mentality
- An awareness of Health and Safety procedures/policies

**For more information on why becoming a member of the Motus Truck & Van team is an amazing career choice head over to our website**

**Salary**: £32,500.00-£35,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

Work Location: In person