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Workshop Controller

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: Perfect Placement
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-25
Job specializations:
  • Automotive
    Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 49000 GBP Yearly GBP 49000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Leading Commercial Vehicle Workshop in Reading, Berkshire Are Looking For a HGV Workshop Controller

Are you an experienced professional in a Commercial Vehicle workshop environment seeking a new career challenge? Our client is recruiting for a skilled HGV Workshop Controller to lead their busy facility in Reading, Berkshire. This is an excellent opportunity to utilise your leadership, technical, and organisational skills within a well-established company.

Our client offers a competitive package with excellent career development prospects, fostering a supportive working environment.

Benefits for the Successful Workshop Controller:

Up to £43,000 basic salary plus bonus
Monday to Friday, 41-hour week
One Saturday morning per month
22 days holiday plus bank holidays
Holiday purchase and loyalty scheme
Uniform and PPE provided
Free annual Class IV MOTs
Access to accident insurance and health support, including mental health first aid
Referral bonus scheme for recommending skilled technicians
Cycle to work scheme
Corporate uniform

Duties:

Lead and motivate the workshop team to achieve production targets and high customer satisfaction
Allocate work efficiently among technicians, maximising productivity and profitability
Manage workshop loading and facilitate effective communication with parts, warranty, and service teams
Drive gross profit through upselling, maximising labour hours, and adhering to vehicle health check procedures
Maintain and calibrate workshop equipment, ensuring compliance with safety standards
Ensure parts availability and proper quarantine procedures in collaboration with the parts department
Oversee documentation accuracy and warranty standards
Promote a safe working environment, ensuring high health and safety standards are upheld
Support quality audits and compliance with ISO and brand standards
Foster team development through coaching and training initiatives

Requirements as a Workshop Controller will include:

Proven experience in an HGV workshop environment or similar heavy vehicle service role
Strong problem-solving and proactive solution-finding skills
Excellent communication to engage effectively with team members and customers
Exceptional organisational skills to prioritise and meet deadlines
Flexible attitude to undertake varied tasks, including outside normal hours if necessary
Good knowledge of health and safety regulations and standards
Previous supervisory or managerial experience within a busy workshop setting
Knowledge of HGV systems, processes, and H&S practices

If you are ready to contribute to a dynamic team in Reading and advance your career as an HGV Workshop Controller, we want to hear from you.

Contact Dee Hogger, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Reading and Berkshire today to discover more about this fantastic Workshop Controller opportunity.

Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our jobseekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to improve your career and want to hear about more Motor Trade Jobs in your local area, please contact us today
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