Workshop Controller

"Keeping technicians busy since the invention of tea breaks."

Workshop Controller

Cranleigh Area | Monday–Friday | £40,000–£45,000 + Up to £6,000 Bonus

Ever feel like you're part Workshop Controller, part air traffic controller... and part magician?

If you can keep six technicians moving, a diary under control, customers happy, and still find time for a cup of tea before it goes cold, we'd like to hear from you.

Our client is a well-respected independent garage in the Cranleigh area looking for an experienced Workshop Controller to keep the wheels turning (literally). They pride themselves on quality workmanship, a professional approach, and looking after both their customers and their team.

The Role

You'll be the engine behind a busy workshop, making sure everything runs smoothly from job allocation to vehicle handover.

You'll be responsible for:

• Coordinating the daily workload for a team of six technicians.
• Prioritising jobs and keeping the workshop productive.
• Monitoring work in progress and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Liaising with the front-of-house team to keep customers informed.
• Supporting technicians and helping solve the inevitable curveballs that workshop life throws your way.
• Keeping standards high while maintaining a calm head when everyone else has "just one quick question."

About You

You'll probably already know what makes a great Workshop Controller, but ideally, you'll have:

• Previous experience in a Workshop Controller or senior workshop management role.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to spin multiple plates without dropping any.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A positive, hands-on attitude.
• A passion for delivering excellent customer service.

What's in it for You?

• £40,000–£45,000 basic salary.
• Up to £6,000 annual bonus.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm – because weekends are for enjoying your own car... or finally fixing it.
• 22 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Long service leave increasing to 25 days after five years.
• A loyalty bonus starting at £250 per year, increasing by £250 each year to £1,250 annually after five years' service.
• Join a friendly, professional independent garage where your experience is recognised and your contribution genuinely matters.

Sound Like You?

If you're the person who instinctively knows which technician is best suited to each job, can juggle bookings without breaking a sweat, and somehow always knows where that missing set of keys has disappeared to, this could be the perfect next step.

Apply today and help keep this workshop running like a well-serviced engine.

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