- Up to £40,000 Basic Salary
- £45,000 OTE
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
- No Weekends
We’re recruiting for an experienced Senior Technician / Workshop Controller to join an established and highly regarded automotive business in Daventry. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being on the tools but also has the experience and confidence to oversee a small workshop team.
You’ll play a key role in keeping the workshop running efficiently, supporting the technicians around you and ensuring work is completed to a high standard.
Responsibilities:
- Carrying out servicing, repairs, diagnostics and general mechanical work
- Overseeing and supporting a team of 2 Vehicle Technicians and an MOT Tester
- Allocating and prioritising workshop jobs
- Ensuring vehicles are repaired safely and efficiently and to a high standard
- Carrying out quality checks and supporting the team with technical advice
- Helping to keep the workshop organised and productive
- Liaising with the Service Advisor regarding workload and job progress
- Having occasional interaction with customers when required
- Leading by example and maintaining excellent standards of workmanship
Requirements:
- Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification
- Strong experience as a Vehicle Technician
- Previous experience in a senior technician or workshop controller position, or the ability to demonstrate strong leadership within a workshop
- Excellent diagnostic and mechanical skills
- A methodical approach and high attention to detail
- The ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively
- Good communication and team leadership skills
- A full UK driving licence
Qualifications are not essential for the right person. If you’re a highly experienced Vehicle Technician or Workshop Controller with an excellent track record but don't hold formal qualifications, you will still be considered.
Benefits:
- Up to £40,000 basic salary
- £45,000 OTE
- Salary flexibility for an exceptionally experienced candidate, the package can potentially be restructured for the right person
- No weekends
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays
- Hands-on role with genuine responsibility and autonomy
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician who wants more responsibility without moving completely away from the tools.
You’ll be joining an established automotive operation with a long history in the motor trade and a strong focus on customer service and quality workmanship.
Contact Tom Thacker, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Daventry and Northamptonshire, today to discover more about this fantastic opportunity.