Workshop Controller - Ford Swindon Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England
Job description
Allen Motor Group are currently looking to recruit a Workshop Controller to be responsible for the allocation and supervision of work throughout the workshop and ensuring the required number of labour hours are worked efficiently daily at our Ford dealership in Swindon. This position is offered on a full-time permanent 45-hour contract, Monday – Friday and 1 in 3 Saturday AM’s and reports directly to the Service Manager.
Why Allen Motor Group?
In addition to a highly attractive basic salary, commission and target related bonus we also offer a range of other benefits including:
- 30 days holiday including bank holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
- Fantastic discount on MOT’s, services and parts
- Life assurance benefit, at no cost to yourself
- Discount gym membership
- Full training and support to develop and progress your career within Allen Motor Group
Required Skills & Experience
To be considered for this position you will have working experience as either a Workshop Controller or Vehicle Technician within an automotive environment and ideally a background in using Kerridge. We are looking for individuals that possess the following attributes:
- Strong communication skills
- IT literate
- Problem solving skills within the role parameters, understanding when to escalate issues
- Fantastic time keeping and a strong sense of urgency
Key Responsibilities and Duties
- Ensure service and repairs are carried out to the highest standards of quality
- Lead, motivate and allocate work to the technicians
- Ensure health and safety procedures are observed and always maintained
- Actively coach and develop the service team to increase individual competencies
- Liaise with the service advisors as to when repairs are due to be completed, ensuring the customer is kept up to date
To be considered for this opportunity please apply now
