- Up To £43,000 Basic Salary + Bonus
- Monday To Friday (41 Hour Week) / 1 Saturday Morning Per Month
- 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Holiday Purchase & Loyalty Scheme
- Commercial Vehicle HGV Environment
- Previous Commercial Vehicle Workshop Control Experience Required
Are you an experienced and organised professional with a passion for managing busy HGV workshops? Our client is seeking a dedicated HGV Workshop Controller to lead their high-volume workshop in Reading, Berkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role where your technical knowledge and managerial skills will be highly valued. The successful HGV Workshop Controller will play a vital part in delivering excellent service and driving profitable workshop operations.
Our Client is offering the successful HGV Workshop Controller:
- Up To £43,000 Basic Salary + Bonus
- Monday To Friday (41 Hour Week) / 1 Saturday Morning Per Month
- 22 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Holiday Purchase & Loyalty Scheme
- Commercial Vehicle HGV Environment
- Previous Commercial Vehicle Workshop Control Experience Required
- Uniform and PPE supplied, along with free annual Class IV MOTs
- Access to accident insurance and health support including mental health first aid
- Referral bonus scheme for introducing skilled technicians
- Cycle to work scheme and corporate uniform
Duties of the HGV Workshop Controller:
- Lead and motivate the workshop team to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly targets, ensuring high levels of productivity and customer satisfaction
- Allocate work efficiently among technicians to maximise productivity, quality, and profitability
- Manage workshop loading and maintain effective communication with front of house, parts, warranty, and service teams
- Drive gross profit by maximising labour hours sold, upselling value-added services, and adhering strictly to the vehicle health check process
- Maintain workshop equipment, organise calibration, and ensure tooling and ramps are compliant and up to date
- Build strong relationships with parts department to ensure parts availability and proper quarantine of displaced parts
- Oversee documentation accuracy and ensure warranty standards are upheld
- Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety within the workshop environment
- Support quality audits and ensure compliance with ISO and brand standards
- Foster a positive team culture through coaching, training, and development
Experienced Required:
- Proven experience in an HGV workshop environment or similar heavy vehicle service role
- Strong problem-solving skills and proactive in finding solutions
- Excellent communication skills, able to engage with team members and customers effectively
- Exceptional organisational skills, able to prioritise and meet deadlines
- Flexible attitude with a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks, including liaising with customers outside normal hours if required
- Good understanding of health and safety regulations and standards
- Leadership qualities, previous supervisory or managerial experience preferably in a busy workshop setting
- Knowledge of HGV systems, processes, and H&S practices
If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role where your skills will be recognised and your career supported, we want to hear from you. Find out more about how you can join this dynamic team in Reading, Berkshire.
Contact Ben Loft, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Reading and Berkshire today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.
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