Connecting linkedin

Banner Default Image New

Workshop Controller / Manager

Workshop Controller / Manager

  • Location

    Islington

  • Sector:

    Dealership

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £25k - 35k per year

  • Contact:

    Mandy Grant

  • Contact email:

    Mandy.grant@autoskills-uk.com

  • Contact phone:

    0333 222 5978

  • Salary high:

    35000

  • Salary low:

    25000

  • Job ref:

    JO0000012015

  • Published:

    almost 6 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2018-06-11

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

WORKSHOP MANAGER

Salary UP TO £25,000 - £35,000 BASIC (Salary based on experience)
Location: North London

Are you able to set up new processes and systems and are you looking for a role where you can help take a compnay to the next level?

One of clients is looking for an Workshop Controller / Manager to join their family run business at an independent garage in North London. They are looking for someone who can take responsibility for the workshop, and implement new systems and processes 

Key Workshop Controller Tasks and Responsibilities include:
·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 such as pricing and estimating jobs
·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 work to Tester & organise any extra work if necessary
·Deliver a high standard of customer service at all times whilst also motivating your team.

Workshop Controller Skills & Qualifications
·Main Dealer or large independent garage experience is desirable
·Must be able to implement new ideas and increase performance enhancement
·Experience in managing a workshop of 5+ technicians
·Experience in estimating quotes for jobs
·Computer literate
·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 or express your interest in this workshop controller position, please call or send your CV to Mandy Grant – mandy.grant@autoskills-uk.com - Tel: 0333 222 5978 (Mobile Friendly) Mobile - 07717 130052