Workshop Controller

WORKSHOP CONTROLLER
 
Salary - £45,000
 
Working Hours - 45 hours a week Mon - Fri - 08:00 - 17:30
                                                     
1 in 3 Saturday's paid at time & a half - 08:00 - 13:00
 
Location - Exeter
 
Our client is seeking an experienced Workshop Controller / Workshop Foreman / HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor for their successful and efficient workshop.
 
Responsibilities of a Workshop Controller
·Supervising and motivating our team of 9 Service Technicians and proactively reviewing daily workload to seek opportunities that will help drive performance.
·Maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction by implementing quality checks, resolving any issues, and re-assuring customers by providing all necessary information and advice.
·Supervises the daily time keeping of technicians and manages authorised absence to ensure a consistent level of attendance
·Maintaining relationships with vehicle manufacturer and providing technical information for Technicians during repair operations
·Complying with Health & Safety regulations and ensuring high standards of housekeeping and security are achieved and maintained within the workshop and surrounding areas
 
Skills and Qualifications of a Workshop Controller
·Prior experience as a Workshop Controller / Workshop Foreman / HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor is preferred
·Ability to work calmly under pressure and manage a workshop
·Well-developed management and leadership skills
·A working knowledge of automotive technology, warranty systems and the brand would be beneficial
·The ability to exceed targets and deadlines is a must.
·A full, valid and clean UK driving license
·Computer literate including Microsoft Office
 
Please contact Ed Howlett @ Auto Skills or send CV to ed.howlett@autoskills-uk.com
Tel: 0333 222 5978 (mobile Friendly) 07387100559
Please reference job number: 40423
 
Auto Skills UK is recognized as the leading provider of temporary and permanent staffing solutions, from productive trades to senior management.
 
Our track record and in-depth understanding of the automotive world have earned us a unique position in the recruitment market place, which is both respected and highly regarded by senior management throughout the automotive industry.