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Workshop Controller

Workshop Controller

  • Location

    Hull

  • Sector:

    Truck & Bus

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £28k per year

  • Contact:

    Sam Barber

  • Contact email:

    sam.barber@autoskills-uk.com

  • Contact phone:

    0333 222 5978

  • Salary high:

    28000

  • Salary low:

    28000

  • Job ref:

    JO0000018245

  • Published:

    about 5 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2019-03-07

  • Startdate:

    07/02/2019

Workshop Controller
Hull
£28,000

Monday – Friday

08:00 – 17:30 (47 hours a week)

(+ 1 in 2 Saturday mornings)

My client is one of the most respected names in commercial vehicles anywhere in the UK.

They have a rock-solid reputation for looking after customers that stretches back more than 40 years. With roots as an independent service outlet and with seven dealerships right across the north, west to east, they are now one of the largest independent commercial vehicle dealer groups anywhere in Europe.

The main job function of the workshop controller will be to ensure the profitable and efficient operation of the Workshop and to achieve maximum utilisation from productive staff ensuring that steps are adhered to and all work is processed in a productive and efficient manner in line with the Company quality policy and relevant health & safety standards.

Other duties within the Workshop Controller role will include:

·To ensure high standards of quality and keeping rectification work to a minimum.
·To use initiative and work in conjunction with the Customer Service Reception to ensure that the workshop is loaded to its full potential at all times controlling labour efficiency and productivity to required expectations;
·To identify jobs that are exceeding their allocated times and address these issues as appropriate with the relevant technician/workshop supervisor.
·To control the day to day running of the workshop and liaise with Supervisor(s) and Business Manager.
·To manage the handover of complex or potentially contentious jobs to ensure full buy in and agreement from the customer.

The successful Workshop Controller will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

·Previous experience with a supervisory/managerial capacity, preferably within the Commercial Vehicle Industry;
·Full knowledge of VOSA requirements and MOT testers manual;
·An understanding of Operators Licence Laws and Regulations;
·Ability to maintain personal technical knowledge and skills and remain up to date on best working practices.
·Technical qualifications equivalent to City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Technology;
·Ability to work well under pressure and on own initiative.
·Computer literate and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

If you would like to be considered for my Service Advisor role, please APPLY TODAY or contact Sam at Autoskills on 07717 130 053.
Please quote Ref: 18245