Workshop Controller

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established independent automotive specialist in Oldham, who are going through an exciting period of growth and are looking for a technically minded Workshop Controller to join their busy team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong technical background who is ready to come off the tools and take on a more supervisory role, helping to manage the day-to-day running of a busy workshop.

• Salary: £45,000 Basic Salary + Bonus
• Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 17:30 Friday 08:00 - 17:00
• Full-Time Permanent
• Location: Oldham
• Opportunity for progression within the business

The site is primarily their dedicated van centre, although the workshop also looks after a wide range of cars, so experience working across different vehicle types would be beneficial. As Workshop Controller, you'll play a key role in keeping the workshop running efficiently, supporting the technicians and ensuring work is completed to a high standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day workflow of the workshop
• Allocating jobs to technicians based on skillset and workload
• Supporting and supervising the workshop team
• Carrying out quality control and ensuring repairs meet company standards
• Diagnosing and assisting with technical issues where required
• Liaising with the Service/Workshop Manager and wider team
• Helping to maximise workshop productivity and efficiency
• Ensuring health & safety and company procedures are followed
• Providing technical support and guidance to less experienced technicians
• Helping to maintain excellent levels of customer service

The client is open to individuals from a variety of backgrounds. You could currently be working as a:

• Workshop Controller
• Senior Technician
• Master Technician
• Diagnostic Technician
• Experienced Vehicle Technician looking to progress
• Workshop Supervisor

You'll need a strong technical background, excellent knowledge of vehicle repair and servicing, and the confidence to lead and support a busy team. Most importantly, they're looking for someone who is organised, technically capable and keen to progress into a workshop management position.

What's on Offer?

• £45,000 basic salary
• Bonus scheme
• Monday - Friday working
• No weekend work
• Permanent, full-time position
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to join an expanding independent business
• Supportive working environment
• Staff discounts
• Pension scheme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Company sick pay
• Employee benefits/perks
• A varied role working across vans and cars

Contact Sam Tinkler, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Oldham and Greater Manchester, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.

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