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Workshop Controller Job in Oldham

Greater Manchester
Oldham
Service Department, Independent Garage
£45000 - £48000 per annum
150193
Workshop Controller - Oldham
  • 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 
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.

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.

The Role

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
This is an exciting time to join the business, with the company continuing to expand and invest in its sites.

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

Perfect Placement are specialists in Automotive Recruitment. So if you are looking for a New Job in the Motor Trade, be sure to contact our team today.