Workshop Controller


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£38,000 - £40,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Eastbourne, BN23 6NL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	30 Jul 2026
Closing date:	28 Aug 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

Are you an experienced Workshop Controller looking to advance your career within a reputable accident repair centre?

We are pleased to present an excellent opportunity at a well-established independent accident repair business in Eastbourne. This Workshop Controller with MET Tech exp role offers a dynamic leadership position for someone with extensive workshop experience and a hands-on approach.

If you are eager to work in a supportive team environment with good conditions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

What’s in it for you as a Workshop Controller:

- Competitive annual salary of £38,000

- Monday to Friday working hours – 07:00 to 16:30, with no weekend work

- 22 days holiday plus bank holidays

- Stable, independently owned company with a friendly team atmosphere

- Varied, hands-on role with opportunities to support and lead the workshop team

- Opportunity to utilise your MET technician skills alongside supervisory duties

Duties of a Workshop Controller at our client’s company:

- Oversee the daily operations of the workshop, managing workflow and productivity

- Allocate jobs efficiently to technicians and support staff

- Ensure all accident repairs meet quality standards and are completed on time

- Support technicians with light MET duties as required

- Monitor health and safety standards within the workshop

- Maintain an organised and safe working environment

- Liaise with customers and internal departments to ensure smooth workflow

Requirements for the Workshop Controller position:

- A minimum of 10 years’ shop floor experience within an accident repair environment

- Strong knowledge of bodyshop processes, repair methods, and MET procedures

- Previous supervisory or control experience is preferred

- Hands-on MET technician experience is essential

- Excellent organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines

- Proactive approach, detail-oriented, and committed to quality

- Able to support and motivate a team effectively

If you possess the relevant experience and are motivated to join a reputable accident repair centre that values quality and team development, we invite you to find out more about this opportunity.

Contact Martin Bane, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Eastbourne and East Sussex today to discover more about this Workshop Controller role.

Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our jobseekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to improve your career and want to hear about more Motor Trade Jobs in your local area, please contact us today.

Apply for this job