Service Controller

We are currently seeking to recruit a Service Controller to work from our Altrincham Head Office depot. Working in a busy office environment and reporting to the Service Manager, your primary function would be to support the service controller in the day to day running of the department. Responsible for handling calls, raising job cards, estimates and other service related matters.

Working to the highest standards in order to provide our customers with the best service support in the industry is essential. Knowledge of the construction / plant hire industry or similar role is advantageous however self-motivation, organisation, and the desire to exceed customer’s expectations would be the minimum requirement.

• Assist in processing breakdowns received via our in-house call logging system, phone and emails.
• Ordering parts for customer breakdowns & remedial works as dedicated by the service controller.
• Assist in planning and allocating engineers to breakdowns.
• Follow Routine Maintenance and Machine Health Checks to ensure all jobs are raised and planned in a timely manner.
• Ensure all estimates and related documentation is saved on the call log and add any comments to the call as necessary.
• Following the engineers’ diagnostics, raise estimates for remedial works.
• Appoint 3rd parties where necessary to cover breakdowns & raise order numbers upon completion and receipt of paperwork, ensure costs are accurate.
• Communicating with customers, updating them on the status of their breakdowns.
• Sending completed job cards and other paperwork to customers as required.
• Manage and action emails as necessary.
• Some invoicing may be required along with the requested order numbers for completed work.
• Covering for the service controller during holidays or sickness.
• Highly organised with a good eye for detail.
• Self-motivated with a can do attitude.
• Proven ability to prioritise workloads based on their urgency.
• Able to multi task, dealing with a number of different tasks at once.
• Able to work on their own initiative or as part of a team.
• Excellent communicator, customer service & administrative skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Able to respond to changes in a professional manner, quickly and efficiently.