Workshop Controller

VANRATH is working with a prominent vehicle dealership in Northern Ireland on the recruitment of a Workshop Controller to strengthen their service team in Belfast. This is a strong opportunity to take charge of a busy van and light commercial workshop within a well established, high volume operation. Salary Highly competitive salary offered

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

Take day to day responsibility for the smooth running of the depot workshop Allocate, plan and execute jobs, taking account of technician capabilities Maximise staff utilisation and sold hours, keeping workshop productivity high Plan workshop space for maximum efficiency Manage holidays and sickness absence to keep adequate cover for scheduled work Coach technicians and apprentices to develop their skills, knowledge and capabilities Liaise with the training department to keep technicians available for training courses Work closely with the parts department to ensure required parts are available on time Ensure all vehicles are road tested as required Complete quality checks to ensure "right first time" across service, repair and MOT Check completed job cards are signed off with accurate and complete information Ensure all defects are reported to the customer with quotes provided Challenge technicians on efficiency, sold hours, lost time and vehicle cleanliness Report any maintenance issues within the workshop Ensure all health and safety regulations and procedures are adhered to in line with legal and company requirements Ad hoc duties as directed by the Dealerpoint Manager or Directors

The Ideal Candidate Strong technical knowledge and background in vans and light commercial vehicles is essential Strong commercial focus, with a full understanding of the factors affecting technician efficiency and utilisation Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise effectively and adapt to changing operational needs Full, valid driving licence

Skills:

workshop mechanic workshop controller workshop manager workshop supervisor Benefits: fantastic benefits package