We are recruiting a workshop controller on behalf of our client, a leading commercial vehicle service provider based in Manchester, Greater Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced motor trade professional seeking to take on a senior management role within a busy workshop environment.
The workshop controller role offers a competitive salary, a structured shift pattern, and excellent career development prospects with a reputable company operating within the commercial vehicle and HGV sector.
If you possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and previous workshop management experience, this vacancy presents a compelling next step in your career.
- Competitive basic salary between £45,000 and £55,000 per annum
- Bonus scheme based on workshop performance - 4 on, 4 off shift pattern from 6:00am to 6:00pm
- Opportunity to lead and develop a busy commercial vehicle workshop
- Company pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions
- Personal development and training programmes
- Death in service benefit for pension scheme members
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- Career progression within a leading industry sector Duties of a Workshop Controller:
- Manage the daily operations and performance of the commercial vehicle workshop
- Oversee delivery of high-quality workmanship, ensuring minimal rectification and customer complaints
- Maximise technician productivity and workshop utilisation
- Monitor labour efficiency and address any under performance
- Coordinate the handover of complex or contentious jobs with customers
- Ensure compliance with manufacturer processes, health and safety legislation, MOT regulations, and VOSA standards
- Maintain a safe and professional working environment
- Supervise workshop team members, including technicians and support staff
- Monitor KPIs and ensure departmental targets are achieved
- Assist with the planning and allocation of workloads
- Support continuous improvement and ensure adherence to industry best practices
- Requirements of a Workshop Controller:
- Proven experience as a workshop controller, workshop supervisor, or workshop manager within the commercial vehicle or heavy vehicle sector
- Knowledge of VOSA requirements and MOT testing procedures
- Understanding of Operators' Licence legislation and compliance standards
- Relevant technical qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Technology or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and make confident decisions
- Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Prior management experience within a busy workshop environment is essential
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