Workshop Controller

Bowker Motor Group is recruiting a full-time Workshop Controller for their award-winning Porsche Centre Preston on Preston Docklands.

The Role:

This busy role will suit an enthusiastic individual with previous Workshop Control experience. You must have a positive attitude and willingness to work as part of an effective team as well as being a good communicator to meet and exceed high customer expectations and service levels. 

Reporting directly to the Service Manager, the ideal candidate will have good organisational and people management skills as well as having a ‘hands on’ approach. You must also have the ability to motivate and train staff whilst meeting targets and deadlines. 

Main responsibilities will include: 

• The efficient running of the workshop to maximise profitability
• Delegating workloads to Technicians and increasing productivity/efficiency
• Liaising with the Service Team to keep them informed of progress and advising on any additional work which needs carrying out
• Planning and organising hours to sell and drive retail labour sales

 Skills & Experience:

• Self-motivated
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
• An effective communicator
• Well-presented and personable
• Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage

 Working days are Monday to Friday with every alternate Saturday morning on a rota basis.

 The Benefits:

• Extremely competitive salary and bonus structure
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Additional day’s holiday on your birthday
• Discount retail shopping platform
• Preferential family rates on BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad
• Company pension scheme
• Death in Service policy
• Work wear supplied
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training, coaching, and development funded
• Incentives and rewards
• Free tickets to local and national events
• Staff social events
• On site car parking

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding customer service and can demonstrate the required skills, experience, and enthusiasm, please apply today with your current CV and a covering letter.

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