WORKSHOP CONTROLLER
 
OTE - £50,000pa
 
Basic Salary - £42,369pa
 
Working Hours: No Weekends
Monday-Friday - 08:30-17:00
 
Location - Widnes
 
Our client is seeking a Workshop Controller who's main job is to ensure the profitable and efficient operation of the workshop whilst achieving maximum utilization from productive staff ensuring correct processes are followed. job function understands the demands of running a workshop and can meet the high standards that this position brings. You will possess the skills to be organised and the ability to engage and the team.
 
The workshop controller will also be required to undertake productive technician work as and when required which will come with a significantly increased hourly rate and graded bonus for those hours which are worked productively.
 
Responsibilities of a Workshop Controller
·Liaise daily with the Service Department and be on hand to answer any queries from other departments.
·Incoming work is planned as well as managing the time and resource of your team.
·Assign technicians to tasks ensuring productivity is maximised and that deadlines are adhered to.
·Performance management, coaching and development of the team.
·Quality checking, ordering of parts, audits and compliance with all health and safety regulations.
 
Skills and Qualifications of a Workshop Controller
·Must be able to run a productive workshop
·Experience of managing a team of Vehicle Technicians/Mechanics
·Must be able to identify problems within the workshop and understand how to fix them
·Must have a CAN-DO attitude with the ability to prioritise/organise work to ensure the workshop runs smoothly
·Strong communication is ESSENTIAL - you are the central person who service, parts and technicians will report too and therefore must be able to give quick solutions to any issues.
 
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy then please contact George Elliott @ Auto Skills UK and quote reference number: 44778.