At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic team of technicians in a cutting-edge automotive workshop.
- Company: Join one of the largest and most advanced dealerships in the North West.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Stable, long-term opportunity in a thriving aftersales business.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while driving team success.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Workshop Controller and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Workshop Controller to join one of the largest and most advanced automotive dealerships in the North West. This is a key leadership role within a busy, high-performing aftersales operation, overseeing a team of 25+ technicians in a modern, state-of-the-art workshop environment. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving productivity, efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction across the workshop.
The Role
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of workshop operations, ensuring work is allocated effectively, productivity targets are achieved, and manufacturer standards are consistently met.
- Managing and controlling workflow across a large team of technicians.
- Allocating work to maximise workshop efficiency and technician productivity.
- Monitoring job progress and ensuring deadlines are met.
- Working closely with the Service Manager and Service Advisors to ensure a seamless customer journey.
- Ensuring all work is completed to the highest quality and safety standards.
- Driving labour sales, utilisation and workshop performance.
- Supporting technician development and maintaining a positive, professional culture.
- Managing workshop loading and capacity planning within a high-volume environment.
The Candidate
- Proven experience as a Workshop Controller within a franchised dealership environment.
- Experience managing large teams of technicians, ideally 20+.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume operation.
- A strong understanding of workshop efficiency, productivity and KPIs.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to motivate teams.
- A proactive, hands-on approach to problem solving.
What's on Offer?
- £40,000 - £45,000 Basic Salary
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Large-scale, modern workshop facility
- Excellent manufacturer and group support
- Career progression opportunities within a successful dealer group
- Stable, long-term opportunity in a thriving aftersales business
If you're an experienced Workshop Controller looking to take the next step within a major dealership operation and have a track record of successfully managing large technician teams, we'd love to hear from you.
Workshop Controller in Edge Hill employer: The Solution Automotive
Join a thriving family-owned dealership group in Colne, where your expertise as a Sales Manager will be valued and rewarded. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, you'll have the opportunity to lead a high-performing team while enjoying competitive compensation and benefits. This is not just a job; it's a chance to grow within a respected organisation that prioritises both customer satisfaction and staff well-being.
