At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic workshop team to ensure top-quality repairs and efficient workflow.
- Company: Join Steer Automotive Group, the UK's leading accident repair group.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, flexible working, and extensive training opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy career progression in a supportive and collaborative culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment focused on excellence and innovation.
- Qualifications: Experience in workshop management or senior technician roles with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Northampton Ref: VA4221#TEC1
Benefits
- Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
- 29 days holiday including public holidays plus additional days with service
- Pension contributions
- Referral bonus scheme
- Enhanced parental leave
- Enhanced sick pay
- Wagestream—a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach.
- Talk to us about flexible working
- VIP Awards – colleague recognition scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Benefits App – virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more!
- Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training – paid for by the business
- Opportunities for career progression
Join the UK’s leading accident repair group – where excellence, innovation, and integrity drive everything we do. At Steer Automotive Group, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding repairs and exceptional customer service. We are looking for an experienced and organised Workshop Controller to manage workflow, maximise efficiency, and ensure repairs are completed to the highest standards.
If you can lead a team, keep operations running smoothly, and maintain a strong focus on quality, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced, professional environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Overseeing daily workshop activity to ensure jobs are completed on time and to specification
- Allocating work to technicians based on skills, workload, and priorities
- Monitoring progress, quality, and productivity, resolving any issues that arise
- Liaising with parts, customer service, and VDA teams to maintain a smooth repair process
- Promoting a safe, compliant, and well-organised working environment
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a workshop controller, senior technician, or similar role within the accident repair industry
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate a team
- Solid understanding of repair processes and bodyshop operations
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
- A commitment to integrity, teamwork, and delivering work of the highest quality
What We Offer
- Access to industry-leading training and development programmes
- A supportive and collaborative working culture
- Career progression opportunities across a growing national group
- The chance to work for a business built on excellence, driven by innovation, and grounded in integrity
Apply Now
If you’re ready to lead a high-performing workshop team in a business that values quality, efficiency, and professionalism, apply today and join Steer Automotive Group.
Workshop Controller in Northampton employer: Steer Automotive Group
At Steer Automotive Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a competitive salary and a range of benefits including enhanced parental leave and a financial wellbeing app for ultimate pay control. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through accredited training and career progression opportunities, all within a dynamic environment in Feltham where your contributions are recognised and valued.
