Workshop Controller
8 months ago
**County**: Leicestershire
**Town/City**: Leicester
**Sector**: Service Department, Car Dealership
**Salary**: £35000 - £40000 per annum
**Job ref**: 131778
**Workshop Controller Position - Leicester Main Dealership**
- Basic Salary up to £35,000
- Plus bonus Scheme OTE £40,000
- Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00 (30 mins lunch)
- Saturday rota, 08:30-12:30
My client, a reputable automotive dealership located in Leicester, is seeking a dedicated Workshop Controller to join their dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of a busy and successful Service Department within a family-run establishment.
This is a hands on role, meaning you will spend time on the tools as well as managing the workshop. Therefore, a wealth of technical experience is required.
**Workshop Controller Role**:
As a Workshop Controller, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the workshop, focusing on improving customer experience, efficiency, and minimising costs.
**Key responsibilities include**:
- Supporting Personal Service Technicians (PSTs) in the workshop
- Effective production planning and scheduling, adhering to workshop standards
- Conducting daily meetings and following up on team KPIs
- Identifying improvement areas and implementing measures to achieve objectives
- Pre-checking and following the daily planning for the team
- Providing first-line support and assistance to the team
- Coaching and supporting PSTs with technical and administrative issues
- Coordinating improvement work in the workshop and tracking progress
**Workshop Controller Requirements**:
- NVQ Level 3 in Light Vehicle Repair and Maintenance or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience as a Technician or Workshop Controller preferred
- Strong coaching, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
- Understanding of the customer service process, including parts and sales
- Ability to identify problems at root cause and plan effective solutions
- Availability for Saturday rota shifts and flexibility during holiday periods
**Workshop Controller Benefits**:
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Staff mental/physical health and wellbeing support
- Contributory pension scheme
- Private medical insurance after 3 years' service
- Life insurance after 3 years' service
- Discounted car purchase scheme
- Manufacturer training and development opportunities
- Staff referral scheme
- Birthday and year-end gifts
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