Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager Join our team at OC Motor Repairs take ownership of a busy vehicle workshop, controlling workflow, quality and technician performance. This opportunity suits an experienced workshop control or management professional with an automotive technical background, strong leadership and excellent customer service skills click apply for full job details
Oct 28, 2026
Full time
Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager Join our team at OC Motor Repairs take ownership of a busy vehicle workshop, controlling workflow, quality and technician performance. This opportunity suits an experienced workshop control or management professional with an automotive technical background, strong leadership and excellent customer service skills click apply for full job details
Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator Join our busy motor-trade team at OC Motor Repair, preparing accurate accident-repair estimates with Audatex, coordinating additional work and building customer relationships. Motor-trade knowledge or experience is essential, alongside strong organisation, judgement and computer skills. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Estimator, Automotive Estimator, Motor Vehicle Estimator, Accident Repair Estimator, Bodyshop Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Repair Estimator, Vehicle Appraiser SALARY: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum + Bonus +Benefits LOCATION: Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW This is a strong opportunity to join a busy motor-trade team where accurate estimating and customer relationships matter. The Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator will support efficient accident-repair planning using Audatex. Working closely with the body shop, the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator will calculate repair times and communicate authorisation for additional work. Customer contact is also central, with the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator building relationships while identifying appropriate sales opportunities. ABOUT US OC Motor Repairs is an established, insurance-approved accident repair network operating across the UK. With 19 years' trading, the business has grown from a specialist repair operation into a nationwide network, investing in its people, training, technology and modern facilities along the way. The team works with today's vehicles using EV-ready facilities and modern repair technology, covering everything from body and paintwork to ADAS calibration and four-wheel alignment. With a strong focus on quality workmanship, professional standards and continuous improvement, OC Motor Repairs offers an environment where experienced automotive professionals can make an impact and continue developing their careers. DUTIES Your duties as the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator include: Repair Estimating: Collate estimates for body repairs to accident-damaged vehicles using the Audatex computerised estimating system Repair Time and Authorisation: Calculate the time required for necessary repairs and inform the body shop when additional work is authorised Customer Relationships and Sales: Build customer relationships while maximising appropriate sales opportunities CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Motor-trade knowledge or experience Computer literacy Ability to multitask and prioritise workload Strong organisational and time-management skills Negotiation and quick decision-making abilities Self-motivation and ability to work under pressure using own initiative Ability to work effectively as part of a team BENEFITS Monthly bonus incentive Opportunities for internal promotion and progression Optional lottery scheme with a jackpot of over £1k per month Charity fundraising events Star of the Month incentives 20 days' annual leave with all bank holidays off Additional annual leave after 2 years' service Workplace pension scheme Annual work events such as a Christmas party Free uniform NO AGENCIES PLEASE HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. JOB REF: AWDO-P15344 This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of OC Motor Repairs Ltd AWD-IN-SPJ
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator Join our busy motor-trade team at OC Motor Repair, preparing accurate accident-repair estimates with Audatex, coordinating additional work and building customer relationships. Motor-trade knowledge or experience is essential, alongside strong organisation, judgement and computer skills. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Estimator, Automotive Estimator, Motor Vehicle Estimator, Accident Repair Estimator, Bodyshop Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Repair Estimator, Vehicle Appraiser SALARY: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum + Bonus +Benefits LOCATION: Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW This is a strong opportunity to join a busy motor-trade team where accurate estimating and customer relationships matter. The Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator will support efficient accident-repair planning using Audatex. Working closely with the body shop, the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator will calculate repair times and communicate authorisation for additional work. Customer contact is also central, with the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator building relationships while identifying appropriate sales opportunities. ABOUT US OC Motor Repairs is an established, insurance-approved accident repair network operating across the UK. With 19 years' trading, the business has grown from a specialist repair operation into a nationwide network, investing in its people, training, technology and modern facilities along the way. The team works with today's vehicles using EV-ready facilities and modern repair technology, covering everything from body and paintwork to ADAS calibration and four-wheel alignment. With a strong focus on quality workmanship, professional standards and continuous improvement, OC Motor Repairs offers an environment where experienced automotive professionals can make an impact and continue developing their careers. DUTIES Your duties as the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator include: Repair Estimating: Collate estimates for body repairs to accident-damaged vehicles using the Audatex computerised estimating system Repair Time and Authorisation: Calculate the time required for necessary repairs and inform the body shop when additional work is authorised Customer Relationships and Sales: Build customer relationships while maximising appropriate sales opportunities CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Motor-trade knowledge or experience Computer literacy Ability to multitask and prioritise workload Strong organisational and time-management skills Negotiation and quick decision-making abilities Self-motivation and ability to work under pressure using own initiative Ability to work effectively as part of a team BENEFITS Monthly bonus incentive Opportunities for internal promotion and progression Optional lottery scheme with a jackpot of over £1k per month Charity fundraising events Star of the Month incentives 20 days' annual leave with all bank holidays off Additional annual leave after 2 years' service Workplace pension scheme Annual work events such as a Christmas party Free uniform NO AGENCIES PLEASE HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. JOB REF: AWDO-P15344 This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of OC Motor Repairs Ltd AWD-IN-SPJ
Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator Join our busy motor-trade team at OC Motor Repair, preparing accurate accident-repair estimates with Audatex, coordinating additional work and building customer relationships. Motor-trade knowledge or experience is essential, alongside strong organisation, judgement and computer skills. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Estimator, Automotive Estimator, Motor Vehicle Estimator, Accident Repair Estimator, Bodyshop Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Repair Estimator, Vehicle Appraiser SALARY: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum + Bonus +Benefits LOCATION: Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW This is a strong opportunity to join a busy motor-trade team where accurate estimating and customer relationships matter. The Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator will support efficient accident-repair planning using Audatex. Working closely with the body shop, the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator will calculate repair times and communicate authorisation for additional work. Customer contact is also central, with the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator building relationships while identifying appropriate sales opportunities. ABOUT US OC Motor Repairs is an established, insurance-approved accident repair network operating across the UK. With 19 years' trading, the business has grown from a specialist repair operation into a nationwide network, investing in its people, training, technology and modern facilities along the way. The team works with today's vehicles using EV-ready facilities and modern repair technology, covering everything from body and paintwork to ADAS calibration and four-wheel alignment. With a strong focus on quality workmanship, professional standards and continuous improvement, OC Motor Repairs offers an environment where experienced automotive professionals can make an impact and continue developing their careers. DUTIES Your duties as the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator include: Repair Estimating: Collate estimates for body repairs to accident-damaged vehicles using the Audatex computerised estimating system Repair Time and Authorisation: Calculate the time required for necessary repairs and inform the body shop when additional work is authorised Customer Relationships and Sales: Build customer relationships while maximising appropriate sales opportunities CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Motor-trade knowledge or experience Computer literacy Ability to multitask and prioritise workload Strong organisational and time-management skills Negotiation and quick decision-making abilities Self-motivation and ability to work under pressure using own initiative Ability to work effectively as part of a team BENEFITS Monthly bonus incentive Opportunities for internal promotion and progression Optional lottery scheme with a jackpot of over £1k per month Charity fundraising events Star of the Month incentives 20 days' annual leave with all bank holidays off Additional annual leave after 2 years' service Workplace pension scheme Annual work events such as a Christmas party Free uniform NO AGENCIES PLEASE HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. JOB REF: AWDO-P15343 This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of OC Motor Repairs Ltd AWD-IN-SPJ
Oct 27, 2026
Full time
Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator Join our busy motor-trade team at OC Motor Repair, preparing accurate accident-repair estimates with Audatex, coordinating additional work and building customer relationships. Motor-trade knowledge or experience is essential, alongside strong organisation, judgement and computer skills. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Bodyshop Estimator, Vehicle Estimator, Automotive Estimator, Motor Vehicle Estimator, Accident Repair Estimator, Bodyshop Vehicle Damage Assessor, Vehicle Repair Estimator, Vehicle Appraiser SALARY: £40,000 to £50,000 per annum + Bonus +Benefits LOCATION: Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW This is a strong opportunity to join a busy motor-trade team where accurate estimating and customer relationships matter. The Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator will support efficient accident-repair planning using Audatex. Working closely with the body shop, the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator will calculate repair times and communicate authorisation for additional work. Customer contact is also central, with the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator building relationships while identifying appropriate sales opportunities. ABOUT US OC Motor Repairs is an established, insurance-approved accident repair network operating across the UK. With 19 years' trading, the business has grown from a specialist repair operation into a nationwide network, investing in its people, training, technology and modern facilities along the way. The team works with today's vehicles using EV-ready facilities and modern repair technology, covering everything from body and paintwork to ADAS calibration and four-wheel alignment. With a strong focus on quality workmanship, professional standards and continuous improvement, OC Motor Repairs offers an environment where experienced automotive professionals can make an impact and continue developing their careers. DUTIES Your duties as the Vehicle Damage Assessor / VDA Estimator include: Repair Estimating: Collate estimates for body repairs to accident-damaged vehicles using the Audatex computerised estimating system Repair Time and Authorisation: Calculate the time required for necessary repairs and inform the body shop when additional work is authorised Customer Relationships and Sales: Build customer relationships while maximising appropriate sales opportunities CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Motor-trade knowledge or experience Computer literacy Ability to multitask and prioritise workload Strong organisational and time-management skills Negotiation and quick decision-making abilities Self-motivation and ability to work under pressure using own initiative Ability to work effectively as part of a team BENEFITS Monthly bonus incentive Opportunities for internal promotion and progression Optional lottery scheme with a jackpot of over £1k per month Charity fundraising events Star of the Month incentives 20 days' annual leave with all bank holidays off Additional annual leave after 2 years' service Workplace pension scheme Annual work events such as a Christmas party Free uniform NO AGENCIES PLEASE HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. JOB REF: AWDO-P15343 This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of OC Motor Repairs Ltd AWD-IN-SPJ
Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager Join our team at OC Motor Repairs take ownership of a busy vehicle workshop, controlling workflow, quality and technician performance. This opportunity suits an experienced workshop control or management professional with an automotive technical background, strong leadership and excellent customer service skills. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Team Leader, Workshop Operations Manager, Vehicle Workshop Manager, Automotive Workshop Manager, Service Manager, Aftersales Supervisor, Workshop Operations Supervisor SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum + Bonus +Benefits LOCATION: Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW A strong opportunity is available to lead workshop performance in a busy vehicle repair environment, where the Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager will help keep work moving efficiently while protecting quality and customer care. Working closely with technicians, the Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager will monitor workflow, support a prompt first-time fix and help improve efficiency and productivity through coaching and day-to-day leadership. The Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager will bring a positive, organised approach, balancing technical understanding, people management and clear communication to support high standards across the workshop. ABOUT US OC Motor Repairs is an established, insurance-approved accident repair network operating across the UK. With 19 years' trading, the business has grown from a specialist repair operation into a nationwide network, investing in its people, training, technology and modern facilities along the way. The team works with today's vehicles using EV-ready facilities and modern repair technology, covering everything from body and paintwork to ADAS calibration and four-wheel alignment. With a strong focus on quality workmanship, professional standards and continuous improvement, OC Motor Repairs offers an environment where experienced automotive professionals can make an impact and continue developing their careers. DUTIES Your duties as the Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager include: Workshop Workflow Control: Manage the flow of work through the workshop to support timely completion Quality Control: Check the quality of technicians' work and support a prompt first-time fix Productivity and Efficiency: Help drive workshop utilisation, efficiency and productivity Technician Coaching: Coach and support technicians to improve performance and productivity Customer Service Standards: Lead by example in delivering excellent customer service and encouraging customer recommendations CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Previous workshop control or management experience Technical background and relevant automotive technical experience Experience managing a team of 6 or more motor vehicle technicians Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop staff Excellent customer service skills and a strong customer focus Strong time management and organisational skills Clear communication skills and a positive, self-motivated approach Good understanding of workshop loading, utilisation, efficiency, productivity and work quality BENEFITS Monthly bonus incentive Opportunities for internal promotion and progression Optional lottery scheme with a jackpot of over £1k per month Charity fundraising events Star of the Month incentives 20 days' annual leave with all bank holidays of Additional annual leave after 2 years' service Workplace pension scheme Annual work events such as a Christmas party Free uniform NO AGENCIES PLEASE HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. JOB REF: AWDO-P15330 This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of OC Motor Repairs Ltd AWD-IN-SPJ
Oct 26, 2026
Full time
Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager Join our team at OC Motor Repairs take ownership of a busy vehicle workshop, controlling workflow, quality and technician performance. This opportunity suits an experienced workshop control or management professional with an automotive technical background, strong leadership and excellent customer service skills. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Workshop Supervisor, Workshop Team Leader, Workshop Operations Manager, Vehicle Workshop Manager, Automotive Workshop Manager, Service Manager, Aftersales Supervisor, Workshop Operations Supervisor SALARY: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum + Bonus +Benefits LOCATION: Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent JOB OVERVIEW A strong opportunity is available to lead workshop performance in a busy vehicle repair environment, where the Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager will help keep work moving efficiently while protecting quality and customer care. Working closely with technicians, the Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager will monitor workflow, support a prompt first-time fix and help improve efficiency and productivity through coaching and day-to-day leadership. The Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager will bring a positive, organised approach, balancing technical understanding, people management and clear communication to support high standards across the workshop. ABOUT US OC Motor Repairs is an established, insurance-approved accident repair network operating across the UK. With 19 years' trading, the business has grown from a specialist repair operation into a nationwide network, investing in its people, training, technology and modern facilities along the way. The team works with today's vehicles using EV-ready facilities and modern repair technology, covering everything from body and paintwork to ADAS calibration and four-wheel alignment. With a strong focus on quality workmanship, professional standards and continuous improvement, OC Motor Repairs offers an environment where experienced automotive professionals can make an impact and continue developing their careers. DUTIES Your duties as the Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager include: Workshop Workflow Control: Manage the flow of work through the workshop to support timely completion Quality Control: Check the quality of technicians' work and support a prompt first-time fix Productivity and Efficiency: Help drive workshop utilisation, efficiency and productivity Technician Coaching: Coach and support technicians to improve performance and productivity Customer Service Standards: Lead by example in delivering excellent customer service and encouraging customer recommendations CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS Previous workshop control or management experience Technical background and relevant automotive technical experience Experience managing a team of 6 or more motor vehicle technicians Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop staff Excellent customer service skills and a strong customer focus Strong time management and organisational skills Clear communication skills and a positive, self-motivated approach Good understanding of workshop loading, utilisation, efficiency, productivity and work quality BENEFITS Monthly bonus incentive Opportunities for internal promotion and progression Optional lottery scheme with a jackpot of over £1k per month Charity fundraising events Star of the Month incentives 20 days' annual leave with all bank holidays of Additional annual leave after 2 years' service Workplace pension scheme Annual work events such as a Christmas party Free uniform NO AGENCIES PLEASE HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. JOB REF: AWDO-P15330 This job is being advertised by AWD online on behalf of OC Motor Repairs Ltd AWD-IN-SPJ