Workshop Controller

We are working on behalf of a reputable Accident Repair Centre in Bedford to recruit an experienced Workshop Controller. This is a senior Workshop Controller role ideal for a skilled professional looking to join a growing team within a well-established business. The successful Workshop Controller will oversee workshop operations, ensuring efficiency, repair quality, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits:

Competitive salary of £45,000 - £50,000 basic, dependent on experience
Monday to Friday working hours, 7:30am – 5:00pm, with flexible start and finish times
No weekend work
Opportunities for career progression within a growing accident repair centre
Supportive and professional working environment
Stable, long-term employment with a reputable organisationDuties:

Manage the daily workflow of the bodyshop, ensuring smooth vehicle progression through repairs
Allocate repair jobs to technicians based on their skills and workload
Monitor repair progress and ensure jobs are completed within planned timescales
Liaise with the Bodyshop Manager and wider team to maintain operational efficiency
Ensure technicians have the necessary parts, information, and resources
Conduct regular quality checks to uphold repair standards
Support technicians with technical or repair-related questions
Maintain a clean and safe workshop environment
Work collaboratively with estimators, parts personnel, and the wider team to meet repair targetsRequirements:

Previous experience as a Workshop Controller within an accident repair centre or bodyshop
Strong knowledge of vehicle accident repair processes and workflow
Proven ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload effectively
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Attention to detail and a focus on repair quality
Ability to motivate and support a team of technicians
Professional, proactive, and solutions-focused attitude
Experience working to manufacturer or insurer repair standards is advantageousThis role offers a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior position within a busy, expanding accident repair centre. The successful Workshop Controller will play a vital role in its ongoing growth and success.

Contact Tom Thacker, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Bedford and Bedfordshire, today to discover more about this fantastic Bodyshop Workshop Controller opportunity.

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