Workshop Manager

Workshop Controller

My client based in Cardiff CF11, who is one of the UK’s largest Scania Truck distributors, is looking for a Workshop Controller to join their business. This will be ensuring the workshop is running efficiently and making sure any jobs under your control are completed to the highest standard.

Hours –

Mon-Fri 08.00am-17.00pm

£35,000pa

Duties –

* Oversee the daily running of the workshop, booking in of work and prioritising workload to meet customer needs, ensuring a steady flow of work through the workshop.

* Estimate both mechanical and body repairs to vehicles and trailers.

* Liaise with external and internal customers to ensure work is authorised.

* Liaise and negotiate with parts department to ensure parts availability, ensure service exchange, and warranty parts procedures are adhered to.

* Ensure customers’ service schedules, MOT and O Licence requirements are maintained.

* Provide technical support to the workshop and external customers.

* Monitor job cards and service documentation for completeness and accuracy.

* Oversee all Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to within the workshop.

* Ensure the provision and ongoing condition of workshop tools and equipment, arranging purchase, repair, and calibration.

Skills/Experience –

* A technical qualification or proven experience of repairing and maintaining vehicles.

* Previous supervisory experience

* Computer literacy

* Knowledge of the Kerridge IT system

* Knowledge of the automotive industry

* Class 1 HGV licence

* Scania product knowledge

* Ability to organise own workload and that of the team whilst adhering to strict deadlines

* Excellent customer service and administration skills

* Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements.

To apply for this role please do so online and we will be in touch