HGV Workshop Controller

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Workshop Controller to join a highly successful DAF Dealership based in Bamber Bridge, Preston. This will be an office-based role which will require a high level of organisation. You will be controlling the allocation of work to Technician's to meet the departments efficiency/productivity KPI's whilst also ensuring the timely flow of job cards to administration. Reporting to the Service Manager and liaising with the Workshop Foreman, you will be leading a team of 25 Technicians and 4 Apprentices divided over four shift patterns. Duties include: - Allocating of work to technicians - Making sure all work has been carried out correctly, competently and within the expected timescales - Communicating with Service Reception on vehicle progress to keep customers updated - Liaising with Team members to obtain customer authority for any additional work - Final sign off job cards - Updating Dealer/Manufacturer systems: Keyloop (Kerridge), DAFCheck,
Techshare. - Assisting Technician's with any technical issues - Fluid contamination analysis sample control

This role would suit someone who has had experience of working within a similar role within the Automotive/Truck environment and has good commercial vehicle technical knowledge and IT skills.

Competitive salary

- 22 Days holidays (plus Bank Holidays) - Company Pension - Death in Service Benefit

Engineering