Workshop Controller

WORKSHOP CONTROLLER
Salary:GBP47,500.00pa
Working Hours:5 out of 7 Days, Flexible Hours, 40 hour week
Location:Barnstaple
Our client is seeking an experienced Workshop Controller / Workshop Foreman / HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor for their successful and efficient workshop.
Additional Benefits:
28 days (this includes day in lieu for birthday, Christmas eve and New Years Eve)
Profit related pay bonus pay annually in December (last year was GBP2.4k, year before was GBP3.8k)
Pension matching contribution up to 5% if the employee puts in 6% employee goes to 10%. Alll on a salary exchange basis
Responsibilities of a Workshop Controller
Supervising and motivating our team of Service Technicians and proactively reviewing daily workload to seek opportunities that will help drive performance.
Maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction by implementing quality checks, resolving any issues, and re-assuring customers by providing all necessary information and advice.
Supervises the daily time keeping of technicians and manages authorised absence to ensure a consistent level of attendance.
Maintaining relationships with vehicle manufacturer and providing technical information for Technicians during repair operations
Complying with Health & Safety regulations and ensuring high standards of housekeeping and security are achieved and maintained within the workshop and surrounding areas
Skills and Qualifications of a Workshop Controller
Prior experience as a Workshop Controller / Workshop Foreman / HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor is preferred.
Ability to work calmly under pressure and manage a workshop.
Well-developed management and leadership skills
A working knowledge of automotive technology, warranty systems and the brand would be beneficial.
The ability to exceed targets and deadlines is a must.
A full, valid and clean UK driving license
Computer literate including Microsoft Office
Please contact Marc Negrillo # Auto Skills or send CV to (url removed)
Please reference job number: 47029
We are also looking for candidates with the following skill sets: HGV Technicians, LCV Technicians, MOT Testers, Service Advisers, Parts Advisers, Sales Executives and more.
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