Workshop Team Lead

4 weeks ago


Bedfordshire, United Kingdom Halfords Full time
Workshop Controller Job Description

As a Workshop Controller at Halfords, you will be responsible for the smooth operation of the Workshop team on a day-to-day basis. You will allocate jobs to the team based on technical requirements and customer demand, ensuring that all colleagues are updated on commercial priorities and focused on exceeding customer expectations.

This is a technically trained role that inspires and mentors the Workshop team to develop their technical capabilities. You will provide technical support to the team where demand requires it and promote the Halfords Values, instilling them in the team.

Bedford is soon to be one of our flagship centres, upgraded with the latest facilities to provide a first-class customer experience and a great working environment. As a Workshop Controller, you will be part of this exciting chapter in our company's growth.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Allocate jobs to the Workshop team based on technical requirements and customer demand
  • Hold daily huddles to ensure all colleagues are updated on commercial priorities
  • Provide technical support to the team where demand requires it
  • Promote the Halfords Values and instil them in the team
  • Work closely with the management team to drive performance and delivery
Requirements:
  • Technically trained to Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance standard, or equivalent time served
  • Experience of managing/supervising a team/workshop to drive performance and delivery
  • Excellent customer approach - ability to communicate clearly and simply to customers
  • Experience of developing colleagues through delivery of technical training
  • Experience of exceeding customer metrics - working with management to support in driving key metrics and KPI's
  • Experience of meeting compliance standards across Health and Safety and quality
  • Experience of labour force scheduling, with proven time management skills
  • Must hold a current full valid driving licence
Why Halfords?

We're in an exciting chapter - rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We're the UK's leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK's largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.


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