Workshop Controller

We are now searching for a Service Department Manager or Mechanic or Service Advisor with strong technical knowledge within the automotive sector to join Europe's largest independent Scania dealership as a full time Workshop Controller (Manager)Salary: c.£35k-£45k + excellent benefits packageLocation: Cardiff, Wales, CF11Contract: Full time (45 hours per week) Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00The job: • At this site in Cardiff, there are currently c.18 staff working on a full time basis.You'll be working alongside a Service Advisor from the car world, a very Senior Service Administrator, 9 HGV Technicians and a technically strong Workshop Supervisor, in addition to your direct report - the Depot Manager• The shift will be Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:00In a nutshell:• Liaising with the parts department (3) for customers required truck parts • Keeping provisions within the workshop such as tools and equipment up to date, being responsible for the purchase, repair and calibration etc• Financial estimations of mechanical and body repair for customers trucks and trailers• Ensure workshop is clean, organised and safe. There are 2 Cleaner / Maintenance people on site• Keep on top of all staff clock cards, job cards, service documents, productivity and time keeping as well as any training needs by junior staff• Report back to customers with estimations, part queries, service schedules and MOT requirements The benefits and perks: (some, the list is endless)• 23 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays - extra holiday awarded on length of service• Life insurance and death in service• Discounts with a number of high street retailers• Rewards and awards for top performers• Free onsite parking, free hot & cold drinks, uniform provided• Vouchers and treats throughout the seasons such as chocolate, sweets, vouchers and fizz• A culture of promotion from within• Employee assistance program (EAP)• Industry leading pension scheme and company saving schemeThe candidate requirements:• MUST be computer literate with some working knowledge of automotive systems such as ADP / Kerrridge / Autoline• MAY have worked as a Mechanic, HGV Technician, Service Advisor or Senior Service Advisor with exposure to a car workshop or HGV workshop or garage environment• SHALL have some managerial or supervisory experience within the automotive sector• OUGHT to have strong technical knowledge, relevant qualifications or a history or service, maintenance or repair of vehicles• WILL possess excellent customer service, communication and administrative skills• SHOULD hold a valid HGV Class 1 licence • WOULD be an excellent communicator with the ability to organise teams workload and have a good awareness of health & safety• SHALL have an understanding of Operators Licence• MIGHT be a retiring HGV Technician looking to come off the spannersContact:• Cheryl Wilson• Wilson Recruitment Ltd, 12a Queensbridge, Northampton, NN4 7BF
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