Workshop Controller

EXPERIENCED WORKSHOP CONTROLLER
Location: Walsall
Salary: Up to £45,000 Depending on Experience
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday - 08:30 - 17:00

Looking for a Workshop Controller role where your experience is genuinely valued, your organisational and leadership skills make a real difference, and you're rewarded with the earning potential you deserve?

If you're ready to move into a position where you can take ownership of workshop performance and play a key role in a successful accident repair operation, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Offering a salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience, alongside a Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 working pattern and no weekend commitments, this role offers an excellent balance between career progression and work-life balance. You'll be working within a modern professional bodyshop, coordinating an experienced team, controlling workflow and helping to ensure vehicles are repaired efficiently, safely and to the highest possible standards.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
·Competitive Salary - Up to £45,000 Depending on Experience
·Monday to Friday Working Pattern
·08:30 - 17:00 Working Hours
·Full-Time, Permanent Position
·Modern Workshop Environment
·Ongoing Training & Development
·Career Progression Opportunities

THE ROLE
As an Experienced Workshop Controller, you will play a key role in managing the day-to-day workflow of the bodyshop, ensuring technicians are effectively utilised and vehicles progress through the repair process efficiently.

Working closely with the Bodyshop Manager, VDA/Estimators and workshop teams, you'll help maintain productivity, quality and customer satisfaction while ensuring repairs are completed within agreed timescales.

Key Responsibilities:
·Coordinate daily workshop activity and allocate work to technicians based on skills, capacity and priority
·Monitor vehicle progress, repair times, productivity and technician utilisation
·Work closely with VDA/Estimators, Panel, MET and Paint Technicians to maintain efficient workflow
·Monitor repair quality and ensure vehicles are completed to manufacturer and industry standards
·Identify delays, additional work and production issues, taking appropriate action to keep vehicles moving through the workshop
·Support the team with technical and operational queries, ensuring efficient communication across the bodyshop
·Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, housekeeping and compliance throughout the workshop
·Provide regular updates on vehicle progress and help deliver a high level of customer satisfaction

ABOUT YOU
We're looking for an experienced and organised Workshop Controller with a strong understanding of accident repair operations and the ability to keep a busy workshop running efficiently.

·Proven experience within an automotive accident repair bodyshop
·Previous experience as a Workshop Controller, Workshop Manager or Senior Technician advantageous
·Strong understanding of Panel, MET and Paint repair processes
·Excellent knowledge of workshop workflow, productivity and repair processes
·Confident managing workloads, priorities and technician utilisation
·Strong communication and team leadership skills
·Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
·Quality-focused with a strong understanding of Health & Safety and compliance
·Able to remain calm and effective within a fast-paced production environment
·Professional, motivated and customer-focused approach
·IMI and/or ATA qualifications advantageous
·Full UK Driving Licence preferred

Alternative Job Titles:
Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager / Bodyshop Workshop Controller / Bodyshop Controller / Workshop Supervisor / Bodyshop Supervisor / Accident Repair Workshop Controller / Bodyshop Production Controller / Senior Technician / Workshop Coordinator

APPLY TODAY
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Workshop Controller to join a professional accident repair business offering up to £45,000 depending on experience, Monday to Friday working hours, and genuine long-term career development.

If you're looking for your next challenge where your experience, organisation and ability to drive workshop performance will be recognised and rewarded - while enjoying a better work-life balance - we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consideration.
 
Steve @ AutoSkills uK - Job Reference - 54686