A classic car repair company is seeking a Workshop Controller to oversee the daily running of their workshop and manage the engineers on site. The Workshop Controller will have excellent people-facing skills with an automotive background and strong technical knowledge. The Workshop Controller will also have minimum 3 years in a supervisory role working at SME and large companies, have strong leadership and organisational skills.
Applications from suitably experienced ex-military personnel are strongly encouraged.
Main Responsibilities:
- Oversee the daily running of the workshop, managing 12 technicians
- Ensure Health and Safety regulations are met, and safe working practices are adhered to
- Ensure all technicians work is completed to the highest standard
- Foster a culture of efficiency and quality across all workshop activity
- Quality checks all documentation to ensure processes are followed and issues rectified
- Mentor apprentices and work with training partner to deliver apprenticeship programme
- Liaise with Operations Manager daily to agree priorities and focus
- Support the Operations Manager in communicating and improving KPIs
- Manage job cards and ensure technician labour bookings are concise and accurate
- Ensure deadlines are met and delays are communicated promptly
- Assist in work estimates and producing standard job times
- Create and evolve a skills matrix and identify training needs
- Drive profitability and work with Operations Manager to identify additional sale opportunities
Person Specification:
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Ability to take initiative and ownership of issues, with a proactive can-do attitude
- 3-5 years’ experience in a supervisory role (both larger business and SME)
- Strong technical knowledge
- Automotive experience essential
- Robust and proven man management skills
- Proven ability to motivate and develop a team
Desirable:
- Vintage vehicle experience
- Main dealers experience
Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 DOE
Hours: 42.5 hours