WORKSHOP CONTROLLER (Automotive)
Salary up to £30,000pa with OTE/BONUS (Depending on experience)
Location: READING

My client is seeking a highly organised Workshop Controller to run a friendly workshop, you must have experience of managing a team of Technicians!

We are looking for someone who can drive and motivate the team to be highly efficient and successful!

Key tasks and responsibilities include:
·Managing a team of Vehicle Technicians
·Organising and managing workload and job cards
·Determine availability of workshop hours daily & communicate regularly
·You will possess the skills to be organised and the ability to engage and motivate people and manage the day to day tasks
·Maintain progress information of each job allocated & liaise with Technicians to ensure customers are kept informed
·Monitor all workshop orders through the parts department, keeping ahead of outstanding work & parts on order
·Managing bookings, dealing with customers, creating invoices, handling customer payments
·Managing Technicians work allocation and liaising with the body shop and insurance companies.
·Ensure all applicable paperwork is passed onto, and administered by, the appropriate department
·Pass on all documentation for completed & organise any extra work if necessary
·Deliver a high standard of customer service at all times whilst also motivating your team.

Candidate Specification:
·Main Dealer or Large independent garage experience is desirable
·Managing a team of technicians within the motor industry is a must
·Must be able to implement new ideas and increase performance enhancement
·Computer literate
·An amazing attitude and flexible in approach
·Good communicator
·Balanced approach
·Ability to work within a team frame work
·Ability meeting deadlines
·Good man management skills
·Focus on high standards and quality

To apply please call or send your CV to Laura Gill – laura.gill@autoskills-uk.com - Tel: 0333 222 5978 (Mobile Friendly) Mobile - 07775 874 670