Workshop Controller - Volkswagen

Johnsons Cars Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in the UK is seeking a Workshop Controller for their Volkswagen dealership in Birmingham. Offering a salary up to £32,000 plus a £6,000 bonus, this role requires a dynamic individual with prior experience in the automotive industry. You will be responsible for managing technician workloads and ensuring high productivity, while enjoying benefits like birthday leave and staff discounts. Join a team that values your growth and offers industry-leading training.

Benefits

Birthday Leave

Company Pension Scheme

Staff Discounts

Dentist on Demand

Healthcare cash plans

Qualifications

• Experience in workshop control or technician roles.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocate work to Technicians and ensure standards are met.
• Liaise with Service Advisors regarding repair lengths.
• Ensure high productivity in the workshop.
• Report and seek advice on work problems as they arise.

Skills

Relevant experience in the automotive industry

High levels of organisation and accuracy

Fantastic interpersonal skills

Ability to lead and motivate a team

Job description

Are you ready to rev up your career in the automotive industry? At Johnsons Cars, we're not just selling cars; we're creating exceptional experiences for our customers.

Johnsons Cars are one of the UK’s leading independent Franchise Dealership Networks, with 53 multi-award-winning Dealerships across the UK. Established in 1999, we have grown rapidly to represent a variety of global car manufacturers with 15 marques in total, including Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Hyundai, Ford, Honda, Suzuki, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Mazda.

Now, we want you to be a part of our journey as aWorkshop Controllerat ourVolkswagenDealership inBirmingham.

Basic Salary of up to £32,000 with a £6,000 bonus on top.

Why Johnsons Cars?

We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. At Johnsons Cars, we are more than just a workplace; we are a team. We value our employees and offer a host of benefits that set us apart from the rest:

• Birthday Leave: We know family time is important to our people, so on your birthday you get an extra paid day off to celebrate with your nearest and dearest.
• Company Pension Scheme: You will be entered into our Company Pension Scheme to help you plan for your future.
• Staff Discounts: Enjoy discounts on all 17 of our iconic brands for vehicle sales, servicing, parts and labour.
• More Discounts: Access to our benefits platform where you can take advantage of a host of different discounts from fitness gadgets to your weekly loaf.
• Dentist on Demand: Your health is important to us, and that includes your dental health. All employees have access to on-demand dental services.
• Optional Benefits: We offer a range of optional benefits, including healthcare cash plans.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Allocate work to Technicians ensuring work standards and time scales are always achieved
• Liaise with Service Advisors when repairs are likely to take longer than previously agreed, ensuring the customer is kept up to date at all times.
• Ensure all work is completed in the allocated time to achieve high productivity within the workshop.
• Report and seek advice on any problems highlighted whilst work is being conducted so that these may be overcome, and the customer kept informed where delays result

The ideal candidate will:

• Relevant experience in the automotive industry, including previous workshop control or technician roles.
• High levels of organisation and accuracy.
• Fantastic interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with customers and colleagues across departments
• The ability to lead by example and motivate your team to achieve their targets and deliver a high standard of work.

What We Offer:

Joining our team means you'll be part of a dynamic and rewarding environment. You can expect:

• 31 days paid annual leave, increasing to 33 with longevity of service.
• Industry-leading product and manufacturer training to support your growth and success.
• For those who want to progress and show potential we have an internal training academy and partnership with some of the best Automotive Management trainers to give you the skills needed to elevate your career.

The Company

Welcome to Johnsons Cars, we are one of the UKs biggest independent dealer groups with a nationwide presence spanning 58 sites across the country. Proudly representing 17 esteemed brands, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our valued customers.

As well as our dealership network we also have a number of vehicle parts operations as well as our Fleet Services business. As an employer we embody a culture of continuous growth and success. by joining Johnsons cars you'll become part of a team that thrives of delivering exceptional service to our customers whilst providing a platform for your personal and professional growth. At Johnsons your career is as important as the outstanding service we provide to our customers.

The Benefits

Life Assurance

Company Pension Scheme

Enhanced Holiday entitlement

Staff Discounts

Johnsons Benefits Platform

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