Workshop Controller - Northampton Transit Centre

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 Transit Centre in Northampton. This position is offered on a full-time permanent 46.33 hour contract, paying up to £38,000 with an OTE of £44,000 and reports directly to the Aftersales Manager., 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 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

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 discounts on MOT's, services and parts
Life assurance benefit, at no cost to yourself
Discounted gym membership
Retailer discount portal with discounts from some of the UK's biggest retailers
£500 refer a friend scheme
Full training and support to develop and progress your career with Allen Motor Group
High achiever related prizes/experiences