Workshop Controller - Automotive

Are you a motivated and target driven Vehicle Workshop Controller or a Senior/Master Technician who is looking for the next step in your career? If so, we are now recruiting for a Workshop Controller for a busy main retailer.

Truscotts Peugeot in Exeter, require an experienced and exceptional candidate to assist the Service Management in the smooth running of an extremely vibrant workshop.

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Workplace pension (salary exchange option)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend reward
• Life assurance
• Discounted sales, products, MOT & servicing

Workshop Controller Responsibilities:

You will play a crucial role in assisting the Service Manager in driving workshop business forward and inspire the team of Technicians to ensure that every customer's vehicle is repaired or serviced in a timely manner, the first time, and in accordance with Company policies and standards. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a proven track record of people management, loading requirements, labour sales targets and should be able to work at a fast pace with attention to detail ensuring that Manufacturer and dealership guidelines are adhered to.

The ideal Workshop Controller:

To be considered for this role, it will be essential that you have experience of or are currently working in a large franchised workshop or Service department. Applications are encouraged from candidates who currently work as a Senior/Master Technician or clearly as a Workshop Controller in a busy automotive environment. Interpersonal, organisational and administrative abilities are pre-requisite.

The Company:

Helston Garages Group are one of the 25 largest dealer groups in Britain and the largest in the South West, employing more than 980 staff across 38 franchise dealerships providing customers throughout Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset with high-quality new and used cars and vans generating a turnover in excess of £600 million and representing a range of franchises including Volkswagen, Audi, Peugeot, BMW, MINI, Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo and Skoda, Porsche, Ferrari and Select Used Cars.

The Company is privately owned, very proud of their history and determined to retain the principles of honest dealing, quality customer service and staff welfare that are responsible for 60 years of success.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the top 25 dealer groups in the UK. If you feel you have the skills, aptitude and attitude to be our Workshop Controller, then please click 'apply'.