Workshop Controller

5 days ago

Kilmarnock, United Kingdom Arnold Clark Full time

**Salary**: Competitive plus benefits
**Type of work**: Permanent
**Location**: Kilmarnock
About the role

We’re recruiting for a committed and efficient Workshop Controller for our BMW/MINI branch in Irvine.

Hours

Full time. Monday - Friday 8am - 5.30pm and alternative Saturdays 8am - 12pm.

About the role

As a Workshop Controller for Arnold Clark, you’ll work with the Service Manager to deliver a high level of productivity and an excellent standard of first-time repair, while making sure you always maintain a clean, safe and professional workshop.

This role would be ideal for an organised, quick-thinking person with previous motor industry experience, looking to develop their career and move into a management role. The ability to keep to deadlines and react quickly to technical challenges is important, and you should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.

Day-to-day duties

Managing and coaching a team of vehicle technicians and apprentices, making sure targets and business objectives are met.
Making sure all servicing work is carried out correctly, competently and on time, with customer satisfaction in mind.
Ensuring that all your working practices comply with company, DVSA, health and safety and manufacturer policy.
Working with colleagues and other departments to ensure a seamless service for customers.
Scheduling work to meet customer needs, taking into account workshop targets, the complexity of each job and the availability of parts.
Providing estimates for servicing and repairs and setting timescales.
Assisting technicians with technical challenges and finding the right outcome.
Accurately recording technician time and writing technical reports and recommendations.

Essential skills

Relevant experience in the automotive industry, including previous workshop control or technician roles.
High levels of organisation and accuracy.
Strong IT skills.
The ability to lead by example and motivate your team to achieve their targets and deliver a high standard of work.
Ability to create more work opportunities and sales in an honest and compliant manner.

In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive a competitive salary, opportunities for further management and system training, and a rewarding bonus scheme. You’ll also enjoy one of the best employee benefits packages in the industry, including private healthcare, life assurance and generous staff discounts.

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**Benefits**:
Every Arnold Clark employee is entitled to a wide range of benefits, including:
Discount on new and used vehicles
Contributory pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Life assurance

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