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SalaryRole Scope: Workshop
Location: Basingstoke
Salary - 50,000
As a Bodyshop Workshop Controller, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of our bodyshop facility. Your primary responsibilities will include managing the workflow, ensuring quality standards are met, and providing leadership to a team of skilled technicians. Your role will be crucial in maintaining efficiency, optimizing resources, and delivering exceptional service to our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Workshop Coordination: Efficiently plan and coordinate the workflow within the bodyshop, ensuring that repairs are completed on time and meet high-quality standards.
- Team Leadership: Provide strong leadership to a team of technicians, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Conduct regular team meetings and training sessions to enhance skills and performance.
- Quality Control: Implement and maintain stringent quality control measures to ensure that all repairs meet or exceed industry standards and customer expectations.
- Resource Optimization: Manage resources effectively, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to maximize productivity and minimize downtime.
- Customer Interaction: Act as a point of contact for customers, providing updates on the status of their vehicle repairs and addressing any concerns or inquiries in a professional and customer-centric manner.
- Technical Expertise: Possess a solid understanding of automotive repair processes, stay informed about industry trends, and provide technical guidance to the team as needed.
- Health and Safety: Ensure a safe working environment by adhering to health and safety regulations, conducting regular safety inspections, and promoting a culture of safety among the team.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed records of repairs, parts usage, and other relevant information. Generate reports as needed for management review.
- Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and enhanced efficiency in the workshop. Implement best practices to achieve operational excellence.
- Proven experience in a similar role within the automotive bodyshop industry.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.
- In-depth knowledge of automotive repair processes and industry best practices.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in using relevant software for scheduling, record-keeping, and reporting.
- Customer-focused with excellent communication skills.
- Understanding of health and safety regulations in an automotive workshop setting.
Next steps
If you are a Bodyshop Workshop Controller and would like to apply for this exciting role with one of the regions leading employers, make an application via this advert or call Anton on (phone number removed) (BT Local Charge Rate) for further information.
