Workshop Controller
6 days ago
Manchester
We are recruiting a workshop controller on behalf of our client, a leading commercial vehicle service provider based in Manchester, Greater Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced motor trade professional seeking to take on a senior management role within a busy workshop environment. The workshop controller role offers a competitive salary, a structured shift pattern, and excellent career development prospects with a reputable company operating within the commercial vehicle and HGV sector. If you possess strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and previous workshop management experience, this vacancy presents a compelling next step in your career. • Competitive basic salary between £45,000 and £55,000 per annum, • Bonus scheme based on workshop performance, • 4 on, 4 off shift pattern from 6:00am to 6:00pm, • Opportunity to lead and develop a busy commercial vehicle workshop, • Company pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions, • Sick pay scheme, • Loyalty holiday scheme, • Personal development and training programmes, • Death in service benefit for pension scheme members, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits, • Career progression within a leading industry sector, • Manage the daily operations and performance of the commercial vehicle workshop, • Oversee delivery of high-quality workmanship, ensuring minimal rectification and customer complaints, • Maximise technician productivity and workshop utilisation, • Monitor labour efficiency and address any under performance, • Coordinate the handover of complex or contentious jobs with customers, • Ensure compliance with manufacturer processes, health and safety legislation, MOT regulations, and VOSA standards, • Maintain a safe and professional working environment, • Supervise workshop team members, including technicians and support staff, • Monitor KPIs and ensure departmental targets are achieved, • Assist with the planning and allocation of workloads, • Support continuous improvement and ensure adherence to industry best practices, • Proven experience as a workshop controller, workshop supervisor, or workshop manager within the commercial vehicle or heavy vehicle sector, • Knowledge of VOSA requirements and MOT testing procedures, • Understanding of Operators' Licence legislation and compliance standards, • Relevant technical qualifications such as City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Technology or Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, • Strong leadership and organisational skills, • Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, • Ability to work effectively under pressure and make confident decisions, • Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office, • Prior management experience within a busy workshop environment is essentialIf you are an experienced workshop controller, workshop supervisor, or senior technician seeking your next career challenge, #J-18808-Ljbffr