Workshop Controller


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£45,000 to £45,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Daventry, NN11 0GP
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Technician / Workshop Controller to join a well-established automotive business in Daventry. This Senior Technician / Workshop Controller position offers a competitive basic salary of up to £45,000, with salary flexibility for an exceptionally experienced candidate. The Senior Technician / Workshop Controller role is Monday to Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm, with no weekend work. It provides a balanced combination of hands-on technical duties and workshop leadership, ideal for an individual seeking to develop their managerial skills while remaining actively involved in vehicle repairs.

Benefits:

- Up to £45,000 basic salary, with potential for restructured package based on experience

- Working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

- No weekend working

- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays

- Hands-on role with significant responsibility and autonomy

- Long-standing, reputable employer with a focus on quality and customer service

Duties:

- Performing servicing, diagnostics, and complex mechanical repairs, including clutches, cambelts, and timing belts

- Overseeing and supporting a team of 2 Vehicle Technicians and an MOT Tester

- Allocating and prioritising workshop jobs efficiently

- Ensuring all vehicles are repaired safely, efficiently, and to a high standard

- Conducting quality checks and offering technical guidance to team members

- Assisting with workshop organisation and ensuring productivity

- Liaising with the Service Advisor regarding workload and job progress

- Engaging with customers as required and maintaining excellent customer service standards

- Leading by example to uphold technical and operational standards within the workshop

Requirements:

- Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance & Repair qualification (not essential if the Senior Technician / Workshop Controller demonstrates extensive experience)

- Proven experience as a Vehicle Technician or Workshop Controller

- Strong diagnostic and mechanical skills

- Demonstrable leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team

- Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities

- Good communication skills

- Full UK driving licence

Senior Technician / Workshop Controllers with a strong track record of delivering high-quality workmanship are encouraged to apply, even if formal qualifications are not held.

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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