This is an exciting and rare opportunity to join Northampton Audi as an organised Workshop Controller, within an innovative and well-established organisation.
About Us:
As part of a team of approximately 700 colleagues at the Vindis Group, you will contribute to a business that places customer excellence, operational standards and employee development at the heart of its strategy. We are proud of our heritage and ambitious about our future; our continued success is built upon a High Performance Culture that values professionalism, accountability and collaboration.
How we support our #Exceptional People:
- Drive Our Brand – Enjoy our Employee Car Scheme with no deposit required after a qualifying period. Experience the joy of driving our brand products at unbeatable prices.
- Family First – Benefit from our Family Friendly policies, giving you more time to bond with your loved ones.
- Celebrate You – Take your birthday off with Paid Birthday Leave - On us!
- Stay Healthy – Our enhanced Sick Pay ensures you’re taken care of when you need it most (based on length of Service).
- Wellbeing At Your Fingertips - Access to Help@Hand for quick and easy Online GP services, 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, exclusive retail discounts, legal and financial support, and comprehensive 360 wellbeing services.
- Peace Of Mind – Enjoy a life Assurance policy at no cost, bringing peace to you and your loved ones.
- Exclusive Discounts – Take advantage of employee discounts on parts, vehicle MOT’s/Servicing, and vehicle purchases. Drive with confidence and savings!
- Grow our Team - Earn a financial reward if you successfully refer a friend.
- Develop with Vindis - Access to vast training resources, including: access to the Volkswagen Group UK National Learning Centre and Brand Accreditation Pathways.
- Performance Recognition - We provide a competitive bonus scheme.
About the Role:
As a Workshop Controller you will be an integral member of the Aftersales Team, leading a large workshop and team of technicians.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Organising and controlling the throughput of the workshop, to ensure deadlines are met in a timely manner.
- Driving productivity and ensuring that the Workshop Team has a clear understanding of the performance of the department.
- Implementing a robust approach for ensuring that employees have visibility of daily objectives, and that progress is updated appropriately throughout the day. Ensuring that proactive action is taken to achieve successful outcomes.
- Evaluating and distributing servicing and maintenance work, based upon an effective understanding of skillsets and competencies.
- Ensuring that all documentation and records that are created and maintained by your department are complete, accurate and aligned with any governing quality standards.
Essential Criteria:
- Previous experience in a technical role or within a workshop in the automotive industry
- Highly motivated to consistently achieve targets
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience in a similar role / in workshop control
We look forward to receiving your application and hope to be able to welcome you as a team member within the Vindis Group in the near future.
Workshop Controller in Northampton employer: Vindis Group
Joining Northampton Audi as a Trainee Sales Executive offers an exceptional opportunity to grow within a supportive and innovative environment. With a strong focus on employee development, you will benefit from extensive training resources, a generous employee car scheme, and family-friendly policies that prioritise work-life balance. Our commitment to a high-performance culture ensures that you will thrive in a collaborative atmosphere while enjoying unique perks like paid birthday leave and comprehensive wellbeing services.
