Edinburgh Workshop Controller: Lead Repairs & Team

Steer Automotive Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accident repair company in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Workshop Controller to manage workflow and ensure the highest repair standards. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership skills, a strong background in the accident repair industry, and a passion for quality. Success in this role means improving team performance and maintaining operational efficiency. The company offers competitive salary, ongoing training, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance bonus

29 days holiday plus additional service days

Pension contributions

Enhanced parental leave

Wagestream Financial Wellbeing app

Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

Benefits App

Accredited training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a workshop controller, senior technician, or similar role.
• Strong leadership and team-motivation skills.
• Solid understanding of repair processes.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily workshop activity to ensure all jobs are completed on time.
• Allocating work to technicians based on skills and priorities.
• Monitoring progress, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team motivation

Organisation

Repair process understanding

Job description

A leading accident repair company in Edinburgh is seeking an experienced Workshop Controller to manage workflow and ensure the highest repair standards. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership skills, a strong background in the accident repair industry, and a passion for quality. Success in this role means improving team performance and maintaining operational efficiency. The company offers competitive salary, ongoing training, and opportunities for career progression.