Workshop Controller

Steer Automotive Group; Romford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accident repair group in Romford is seeking an experienced Workshop Controller to oversee daily operations, maximize efficiency, and maintain quality standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a similar role and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing workflow, allocating tasks to technicians, and ensuring compliance with safety measures. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career progression within a supportive and collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance-related bonus

29 days holiday including public holidays

Pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Wagestream access for pay control

Flexible working options

Cycle to work scheme

Accredited training

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a workshop controller or senior technician role.
• Ability to motivate and lead a team effectively.
• Solid understanding of bodyshop operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workshop activity ensuring timely job completion.
• Allocate work based on skills, workload, and priorities.
• Monitor progress, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Workshop management

Team leadership

Repair process knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

• Competitive salary plus performance related bonus
• 29 days holiday including public holidaysplus additional days with service
• Pension contributions
• Enhanced parental leave
• Wagestream—a Financial Wellbeing app giving you ultimate pay control! Get paid when you want, save monthly, enjoy shopping discounts, explore your benefits, and even connect with a financial coach.
• Talk to us about flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Benefits App – virtual GP appointments, employee assistance programme (EAP), cycle to work, high street discounts, discounted vehicle maintenance & repairs and so much more!
  
• Steer Academy provides accredited ongoing training – paid for by the business
• Opportunities for career progression

Join the UK’s leading accident repair group – where excellence, innovation, and integrity drive everything we do.

At Steer Automotive Group, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding repairs and exceptional customer service. We are looking for an experienced and organised Workshop Controller to manage workflow, maximise efficiency, and ensure repairs are completed to the highest standards.

If you can lead a team, keep operations running smoothly, and maintain a strong focus on quality, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a fast-paced, professional environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Overseeing daily workshop activity to ensure jobs are completed on time and to specification
• Allocating work to technicians based on skills, workload, and priorities
• Monitoring progress, quality, and productivity, resolving any issues that arise
• Liaising with parts, customer service, and VDA teams to maintain a smooth repair process
• Promoting a safe, compliant, and well-organised working environment

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a workshop controller, senior technician, or similar role within the accident repair industry
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate a team
• Solid understanding of repair processes and bodyshop operations
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• A commitment to integrity, teamwork, and delivering work of the highest quality

What We Offer

• Access to industry-leading training and development programmes
• A supportive and collaborative working culture
• Career progression opportunities across a growing national group
• The chance to work for a business built on excellence, driven by innovation, and grounded in integrity

Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead a high-performing workshop team in a business that values quality, efficiency, and professionalism, apply today and join Steer Automotive Group.