Workshop Controller Salary UK 2026

The average advertised pay for a Workshop Controller, based on live UK vacancies — with how it compares to similar roles and how many jobs are available right now.

£45,000
median advertised salary
41
live jobs right now
98%
permanent roles
83%
via agencies

How much does a Workshop Controller earn in the UK?

The average advertised salary for a Workshop Controller in the UK is £45,000 a year, based on 35 live vacancies carrying salary information this month. That is about £3,750 a month or £23.08 an hour before tax, on a 37.5-hour week. 98% of current adverts are permanent, and 83% are posted through recruitment agencies.

Workshop Controller adverts mention AI or automation 1% of the time.

How Workshop Controller pay compares

Median advertised salary for Workshop Controller beside other job titles in automotive, from the lowest paid to the highest.

Other roles in automotive

RoleMedian payLive jobsPermanentAI mentions
Used Car Sales £48,00016 93%1%
HGV Mechanic £47,00061 94%0%
Master Technician £45,00015 96%0%
Workshop Controller £45,00041 98%1%
Mechanic £43,00067 91%0%
Paint Sprayer £43,00096 64%0%
MOT Tester £37,00089 96%0%
Service Advisor £33,000287 78%1%
Tyre Fitter £33,00018 94%0%

Latest Workshop Controller jobs

Workshop Controller

Perfect Placement

£36,000 – £40,000 a year

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Wigan · Permanent · 4 days ago

We are seeking an experienced Workshop Controller to lead workshop operations within our busy, reputable multi-franchise..

Workshop Controller

Pembrook Resourcing

£45,000 – £54,000 a year

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Wimbledon · Permanent · 5 days ago

WORKSHOP CONTROLLER. WIMBLEDON | £45,000 BASIC | £54,000 OTE | 1 IN 4 SATURDAY MORNINGS. Pembrook Resourcing is recruiting an..

Workshop Controller

Auto Skills UK

£51,464 – £53,000 a year

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Greater Manchester · Permanent · 5 days ago

Workshop Controller. Manchester, United Kingdom · Dealership · Full-time. Description. Workshop Controller. We currently have a..

Workshop Controller

Motofix Accident Repair Centres Direct employer

£45,000 – £50,000 a year

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Northampton · Permanent · 5 days ago

As a Workshop Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the bodyshop, maintaining high..

Workshop Controller

Auto Skills UK

£32,000 a year

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Swindon · Permanent · 5 days ago

Workshop Controller / Workshop Foreman. Location: Swindon. Salary: £32,000+ depending on experience. Hours: Monday-Friday,..

Workshop Controller

ASI Recruitment

£40,000 – £50,000 a year

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Dartford · Permanent · 5 days ago

Workshop Controller. Monday to Friday 8am-5:30pm. NO WEEKENDS. £40,000 - £50,000 Basic Salary. No Chasing Targets or Bonus..

Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager

OC Motor Repairs Ltd Direct employer

£35,000 – £40,000 a year

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Madeley · Permanent · 6 days ago

Workshop Controller / Workshop Manager. Join our team at OC Motor Repairs take ownership of a busy vehicle workshop, controlling..

Bodyshop Workshop Controller

Auto Skills UK

£40,000 – £55,000 a year

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Plymouth · Permanent · 10 days ago

BODYSHOP WORKSHOP CONTROLLER. Location: Plymouth. Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 Basic Salary DOE | OTE £55,000. Job Type:..

BMW Workshop Controller

Sytner

Pay not stated

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Worcester · Permanent · 11 days ago

Sytner BMW Worcester are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic Workshop Controller to support the running of an efficient..

HGV Workshop Controller

Alecto Recruitment

£48,000 – £50,000 a year

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Scunthorpe · Permanent · 11 days ago

Workshop Controller. Scunthorpe. £48,000+ Basic Salary | Career Progression | Leadership Opportunity. Want to be the person that..

Browse 41 live Workshop Controller jobs →

How we calculate this. Figures come from live Workshop Controller vacancies listed on YourJobs.co.uk, refreshed monthly. The median uses adverts that state pay; hourly and weekly rates are annualised (hourly × 37.5 × 52). Ambiguous or "competitive" salaries are excluded rather than guessed. Read the full methodology →