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Workshop Controller

Workshop Controller

  • Location

    Castleford

  • Sector:

    Truck & Bus

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £30k per year

  • Contact:

    Sam Barber

  • Contact email:

    sam.barber@autoskills-uk.com

  • Contact phone:

    0333 222 5978

  • Salary high:

    30000

  • Salary low:

    30000

  • Job ref:

    JO0000013939

  • Published:

    over 5 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2018-09-06

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

Workshop controller
Castleford
£30,000
Dealership experience essential

Monday – Friday 08:30-18:30


My client is an established and successful HGV Commercial Vehicle company and are looking for an experienced workshop controller to join them

My client is looking for an experienced Workshop Controller to join their busy depot.

The role of a Workshop controller:


·To have and maintain excellent knowledge of Transport Refrigeration, Mechanics and Electrics.
·To work within and implement a policy of “preventative maintenance”.
·To be able to install any equipment to O.E.M. standards.
·To manage the day to day operations of the workshop facility and staff.
·To ensure that all service and inspection documentation is correctly completed.
·Assessment of the workload requirements, job assignment to meet those requirements.
·To monitor job sheets and quantification of time.
·To ensure workshop equipment is maintained in line with legislation and company procedures.
·To maintain inventory records for workshop equipment.
·To ensure health and safety regulations are adhered to.
·To oversee the procurement of parts.
·To assist in the ongoing training of mechanics and apprentices.

Essential for the Workshop controller:

·Operating knowledge of Kerridge System
·Excellent knowledge of transport refrigeration, mechanics & electrics.
·Full Driving Licence (preferably including full HGV entitlements).
·Appropriate technical qualifications.
·Excellent understanding of vehicle maintenance requirements and procedures.
·Effective verbal and written skills coupled with strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
·Planning and time management.
·Extensive experience as a mechanic in a commercial vehicle environment.
·Some experience of managing a team.
·Knowledge of Transportation and Logistics industry.
·Understanding of vehicle maintenance.
·Refrigeration experience.

To be considered for the position of Workshop controller APPLY TODAY or contact Sam at Autoskills on 0333 222 5978 or 07717 130 053 or sam.barber@autoskills-uk.com