Workshop Controller

**Location**: Skipton, North Yorkshire

**Salary**: From £42,412 per year

**Contract**: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours/week, Monday to Friday, 7:30-16:00, occasional weekends)

Benefits: 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays, company pension, retail discounts, and more

**Drive the Future of Highways in North Yorkshire**

At NY Highways, we’re proud to deliver essential highways services across North Yorkshire and beyond, from road maintenance and street lighting to snow clearance and signage. We combine the agility of a commercial business with the values of the public sector, working in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council.

We’re now looking for a Workshop Controller to lead our vehicle maintenance operations and help keep our fleet, and our county, moving.

**Your Role**

As Workshop Controller, you’ll oversee the daily operations of our Skipton workshop, managing a team of Fitters and Chargehands. You’ll plan and schedule repairs for our fleet of 240 vehicles and equipment and 96 IPT buses and community minibuses for North Yorkshire Council

You’ll ensure all work meets DVSA compliance standards, while maintaining clear communication between operational and support teams to guarantee vehicle safety, availability, and excellent service delivery.

**What You’ll Bring**

We’re looking for someone who’s not just technically skilled, but also a natural leader and mentor. You’ll inspire your team, promote best practices, and drive continuous improvement.

**Essential qualifications and experience**:

- City & Guilds Level 3 / BTEC National / NVQ Level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (Mechanical & Electrical)
- Class C HGV driving licence
- Strong knowledge of DVSA transport regulations and compliance

**Why Join NY Highways?**

Since launching in 2021, we’ve invested heavily in our people and technology. We’re proud to support apprenticeships and internal progression, and we’re committed to creating a modern, inclusive, and forward-thinking workplace.

**NY Highways** provides highways services across North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas. From road maintenance, street lighting and snow clearance to road signs and pavement repairs, we operate in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council, combining a commercial focus with public sector values. While we work closely with the Council, NY Highways is an independent business and not part of the Council itself.

**We offer**:
**Competitive Salary & Career Progression**
Opportunities to move up the pay scale as you grow.

**Generous Leave**
24 days annual leave + bank holidays, rising to 29 days with service.

**Job Security**
Strong partnerships with North Yorkshire Council and private clients.

**Company Vehicle**
Provided for use during the working day.

**Training & Development**
Ongoing learning to help you build your career.

**Extra Earnings**
Weekend overtime and standby opportunities available.

Deadline: Midnight on Sunday 5th October 2025

Interviews are planned to take place on Thursday 9th October
- We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline. _
- At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol. New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £42,412.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person