Workshop Controller
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Workshop Control / Service Manager at our client's Southampton location. You will be working in a reputable and well-known HGV dealership. You will be required to run an efficient and professional operation to ensure complete customer satisfaction through the maximum utilisation of workshop facilities. This is a very hands on, exciting, busy and challenging role.
We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm and a dynamic personality who will share our energy and passion and contribute to our ongoing success.
The candidate must have:
· Strong management and leadership skills
· Excellent organisation skills with the ability to multi task and prioritise deadlines
· Experience of working to KPI’s, budgets and meeting targets
· Diligence
· Have a proven track record of managing a team of staff
· Experience in our automotive industry is essential
You need to be pro-active, take pride in what you do, a willingness to learn and be engaged with training and an interest in pursuing a career within our industry.
Hours of work will be Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm with ½ hour unpaid lunch break. Every third Saturday 8 am to noon. There is a requirement to work late on the last working day of the month to ensure all invoicing is complete and WIP is at correct level. Flexibility within the role is essential to meet the needs of the business and team.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £38,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- Workshop Controller's: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SP 548
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Workshop Controller roles across Accord Resourcing's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £38,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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