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Workshop Controller Job in Crawley Down

West Sussex
Crawley Down
Service Department, Independent Garage
£45000 - £50000 per annum
144493
Join our client’s team as a Workshop Controller and take the next step in your automotive career by moving off the tools into a leadership role!

Based in Crawley Down, West Sussex, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician with strong technical knowledge who is ready to support and manage a busy workshop within a reputable independent specialist.

Benefits of this Workshop Controller role include:
  • Competitive basic salary between £35,000 and £45,000 depending on experience
  • Monthly performance bonuses
  • Monday to Friday working hours from 08:30am to 18:00pm, with no weekends
  • 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, increasing with service length
  • Company pension scheme
  • Family discounts and personal use of workshop facilities
  • Supportive team environment where your technical expertise is valued
Key duties as a Workshop Controller:
  • Leading workshop operations and ensuring smooth daily workflow
  • Allocating jobs to technicians effectively to optimise productivity
  • Supporting and mentoring technicians with technical issues and guidance
  • Liaising with service advisors to maintain high standards of customer service
  • Managing workshop targets, KPIs, and quality control
  • Supporting training and development of less experienced staff
  • Assisting in maintaining vehicle repair standards and technical accuracy
The ideal candidate for this Workshop Controller position:
  • Has a solid technical background, ideally with experience as a Technician or Master Technician
  • Possesses excellent organisational and leadership skills
  • Is confident supporting technicians and resolving technical issues
  • Has experience working with various vehicle makes, including German brands (advantageous but not essential)
  • Is looking to step away from hands-on repair work but wants to stay involved in technical aspects of automotive repair
  • Is proactive, team-focused, and dedicated to high standards of workmanship and customer satisfaction
If you are a skilled technician seeking to move into a supervisory role and want to join a friendly, professional team, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. Contact Darwin Manship today to learn more about this Workshop Controller vacancy and how you can become a key part of this successful workshop!

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