Workshop Controller - Chesterfield

Fordandslaternewark; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading DAF Truck dealer group in Norwich is seeking an experienced HGV Workshop Controller. This role involves supervising the maintenance and repair of commercial vehicles, organising documentation, and managing technicians. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a similar role, knowledge of DAF systems, and strong understanding of health and safety practices. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

DAF Academy Training & Development

22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Cycle to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, or Car sector.
• Ability to complete service and repair documentation meeting DVSA standards.
• Up to date knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise maintenance, repair, and overhaul of commercial vehicles.
• Organise service and repair documentation according to company standards.
• Supervise technicians and manage performance and absence.
• Monitor workshop efficiencies and cost control.

Skills

Previous experience as a Workshop Controller

Servicing, maintaining, and repairing vehicles

DAF IT System knowledge

Knowledge of basic H&S legislation

Job description

Ford and Slater are one the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealers group with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have an exciting position as an HGV Workshop Controller in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks dealership in Chesterfield.

As an HGV Workshop Controller, we can offer you:

• Competitive Salary (depending on your Workshop Controller experience)
• DAF Academy Workshop Controller Training & Development opportunities – inhouse and manufacturers
• 22 days holiday (plus Stats), rising to 25 days (plus stats), after 5 years service
• Employee Of The Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking

Who are we looking for as an HGV Workshop Controller:

• You will have previous experience working as a Workshop Controller within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.
• Experience of servicing, maintaining and repairing vehicles to meet current legislative requirements.
• Previous experience of completing service and repair documentation and records to meet required DVSA standards.
• DAF IT System knowledge would be a distinct advantage.
• Up to date knowledge of basic H&S legislation and practices.

The HGV Workshop Controller role / responsibilities include (but not limited to):

As an HGV Workshop Controller, based in our busy Workshop environment, you will be required to schedule and supervise the maintenance, repair and overhaul of a variety of Commercial Vehicles, as well as standard servicing and diagnostics. Organise service and repair documentation and any/all other maintenance documentation in accordance with Company standards and legal requirements.

Monitor the maintenance of housekeeping across all sections of the Workshop and that it remains compliant with statutory requirements. People management responsibilities; supervision of all technicians including performance and absence management. Monitoring workshop efficiencies, cost control and overall effectiveness of the Workshop.

The HGV Workshop Controller shift pattern: 45 hours per week,Monday to Friday & Saturday morning.

Apply today to start your Workshop Controller journey with Ford & Slater

No agencies please. It is not always possible to get back individually to each applicant, so if you haven’t received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful.

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