Workshop Controller

Workshop Controller

£32,000 – £42,000 | Permanent | In person – Nuneaton, Warwickshire

• Bonus structure on top of base salary
• Monday to Friday – no weekend work
• AA-accredited dealership with a strong local reputation
• Supportive team environment in a growing business

About Nuneaton Car Sales

Nuneaton Car Sales is one of the fastest-growing used car dealerships in the country – they took home the award in 2022 and have been shortlisted again since. Based in Nuneaton, they stock over 400 quality used vehicles and hold AA-accredited dealer status. It’s a business that moves fast, cares about quality, and has built a solid reputation in the region.

The role

This is a hands-on controller role at the heart of the prep centre. You’ll oversee the day-to-day running of the workshop, keeping jobs moving, technicians on track, and vehicles prepped to a high standard. You’ll report directly to the management team and be the key link between the workshop, service advisors, parts, and the warranty department.

What you'll be doing

You'll:

• Oversee daily workshop operations to keep throughput efficient and on time
• Allocate jobs to technicians based on skill set and availability
• Monitor job progress and step in where needed to keep things on track
• Liaise with service advisors and parts to streamline workflow across departments
• Support the warranty department with technical advice and diagnosis
• Speak with customers on post-delivery issues when required
• Uphold health and safety standards throughout the workshop

What you'll bring

Essential:

• Proven background as a Workshop Controller or in a similar supervisory role
• Solid technical knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair
• Experience allocating and managing workloads across a team of technicians
• Ability to manage competing priorities and keep calm under pressure

Useful, not essential:

• Familiarity with vehicle warranty processes and documentation
• Experience working in a car supermarket or high-volume prep environment

The package

Financial: £32,000–£42,000 base salary plus bonus structure.

Flexibility: Monday to Friday schedule – no weekend work.

Culture: A business that’s growing fast and proud of it – people tend to stick around here.

Environment: Supportive team and a professional workshop setup in an AA-accredited dealership.

Working arrangements

Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire – in person

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

Hours: Standard Monday to Friday – no weekend requirement

Interested?

If this sounds like the right move, apply now with your CV. Not quite ready to apply? Drop us a message or give us a call and we’ll give you the full picture first.