Workshop Controller


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£40,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Daventry, NN11 0GP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	5 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are representing a well-established automotive business in Daventry, seeking a Senior Technician / Workshop Controller to join their team. This Senior Technician / Workshop Controller role offers the ideal opportunity for an experienced vehicle technician looking to take on more responsibility while remaining hands-on.

The position provides a competitive basic salary of up to £40,000, with an achievable OTE of £45,000, working Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, with no weekends required.

The successful Senior Technician / Workshop Controller will play a vital role within the workshop, overseeing a small team of two technicians and an MOT tester. They will be responsible for maintaining high standards of vehicle repairs, diagnostics, and servicing while ensuring the workshop operates smoothly and efficiently.

Benefits:

- Up to £40,000 basic salary with potential to earn £45,000 OTE

- Monday to Friday working hours, 8am - 5pm

- No weekend work

- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

- Hands-on role with genuine responsibility and autonomy

- Opportunity to lead and support a dedicated workshop team

- Career development in a reputable, long-standing automotive business

Duties:

- Conduct servicing, repairs, diagnostics, and general mechanical work on vehicles

- Oversee and support a team of 2 vehicle technicians and an MOT tester

- Allocate and prioritise workshop jobs effectively

- Ensure all vehicles are repaired safely, efficiently, and to high standards

- Perform quality checks and provide technical guidance to team members

- Maintain organisation within the workshop, supporting productivity

- Liaise with service advisors regarding workload and progress

- Interact with customers when necessary, providing updates and technical advice

- Lead by example and uphold excellent standards of workmanship

Requirements:

- Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification preferred (qualification not essential for the right individual)

- Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician or in a senior workshop role

- Strong diagnostic and mechanical skills

- Leadership qualities with the ability to motivate and organise a team

- Methodical, detail-oriented, and capable of managing workload effectively

- Good communication skills

- Full UK driving licence

- Extensive hands-on experience can be considered in lieu of formal qualifications

This is an excellent Senior Technician / Workshop Controller opportunity for a competent technician seeking a leadership position without fully stepping away from the tools. The organisation is committed to quality and customer satisfaction, offering a supportive environment for career growth as a Senior Technician / Workshop Controller.

Contact Tom Thacker, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Daventry and Northamptonshire, today to discover more about this fantastic Senior Technician / Workshop Controller opportunity.

At Perfect Placement we specialise in Jobs within the Automotive Field, we can help you with your Career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,800 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Service Manager Jobs.

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