Workshop Controller

Vertu Motors plc; North East; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in North East England is seeking a Workshop Controller to oversee operations at their Teesside dealership. You'll manage a team of Vehicle Technicians, ensuring tasks are assigned effectively and productivity remains high. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in the Motor Trade, exceptional communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. Join us for ongoing training and a competitive salary with generous benefits including 25 days holiday, pension, and share incentives.

Benefits

25 days holiday rising with length of service

Online rewards platform

Preferential Service Rates

Colleague Purchase Scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Pension

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a Workshop or Senior Technician role.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Experience in managing workshop tasks and team.

Responsibilities

• Assign work to Vehicle Technicians.
• Ensure smooth running of the workshop.
• Manage time and resources of the Technicians.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Experience in the Motor Trade

Ability to manage a team

Job description

Vertu Accident Repair Centre Teesside

At our VARC Teessidedealership we currently have an excellent opportunity for a Workshop Controller to join our outstanding team!

We are offering £40,000 Basic Salary plus company benefits!

The Workshop Controller role is one of the busiest and most important roles within the dealership, and consists of assigning work to Vehicle Technicians to ensure the smooth running of the workshop. The role will involve ensuring all incoming work is planned as well as managing the time and resource of your team. You will assign a team of Technicians to tasks, ensuring productivity is maximised and that deadlines are adhered to at all times.

It is essential that you have previous experience of working within the Motor Trade, in the Workshop or Senior Technician background.

This is an excellent opportunity to show us that you have an enviable and proven track record or performance. You will have exceptional communication skills and have a full, valid UK driving licence.

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague's personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on-going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:

• 25 days holiday rising with length or service - plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

If you are looking for the next step in your career, apply to join us today!