Workshop Controller


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£50,000 to £50,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Chelmsford, CM2 9AB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Are you an experienced automotive professional seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Our client, an established automotive dealership in Chelmsford, Essex, is looking to appoint a highly skilled Workshop Controller to oversee their busy service department. This is an excellent chance for a motivated individual to join a reputable organisation committed to quality service and customer satisfaction. The Workshop Controller will play a crucial role in managing workshop operations, ensuring efficient workflow, and maintaining high standards of vehicle repair and servicing.

Benefits:

- Competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum

- Monday to Friday working hours, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, plus a 1 in 3 Saturday rota, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

- Stable, full-time position with career progression opportunities within a reputable dealer group

- Supportive team environment fostering professional growth

- Ongoing training and development programmes

- Friendly workplace promoting team collaboration and quality service delivery

Duties of a Workshop Controller:

- Coordinate daily workshop activities to ensure efficient vehicle processing

- Allocate work to technicians based on skills, experience, and workload

- Monitor progress of repairs and services to ensure deadlines are met

- Liaise with the Aftersales Manager regarding workshop capacity and operational issues

- Communicate regularly with customers, providing updates and managing expectations

- Oversee job card administration and workshop documentation for accuracy

- Ensure all work is completed to quality standards before vehicle release

- Collaborate with the Parts Department to maintain necessary parts and resources

- Support health and safety procedures within the workshop environment

- Monitor technician productivity and support continuous process improvements

- Assist the Aftersales Manager in maintaining an organised, efficient, and customer-focused workshop

Requirements of a Workshop Controller:

- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a similar role, such as Workshop Controller, Service Advisor, or Senior Technician

- Strong understanding of vehicle servicing, diagnostics, and repairs

- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities

- Effective communication skills with colleagues and customers

- Capable of prioritising multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

- High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality standards

- Proactive problem-solving approach

- Good IT skills for maintaining job records and documentation

- Full UK driving licence

Contact James Gilchrist, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Chelmsford and Essex, today to discover more about this fantastic Workshop Controller opportunity.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a Job get in touch today.

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