Job Title: Night Workshop Controller (Automotive)

Reporting to: Operations Director

Department: Mechanical (Service Centre)

The Opportunity:

Car Planet, one of the UK's fastest-growing car retailers with over 1000+ vehicles in stock, is seeking an experienced Automotive Workshop Controller. This role is perfect for those with a background in independent garages or car supermarket workshop management, who understand the balance between efficiency and quality.

As a Workshop Controller, you will report directly to the Workshop Manager and work closely under their guidance, helping lead a team of technicians in our service centre, overseeing a variety of tasks including mechanical work, diagnostics, servicing, and tyre maintenance. We value a pragmatic approach, focusing on what's essential for the car and beneficial for our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

* Establish and monitor targets and KPIs for our team of technicians

* Maintain high standards of quality control

* Develop a strong team of technicians and implement training programs for junior members

* Ensure strict adherence to Health & Safety regulations at all times

* Oversee aftersales issues and manage our aftersales specialist

Qualifications:

* Proven experience as a Workshop Supervisor or Manager, preferably in a car supermarket or independent garage setting

* Ability to manage the daily operations of a busy workshop

* Ideally, a formal qualification at NVQ level 3 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent

* A valid vehicle driver's licence

* Excellent communication and IT skills

* Effective team management skills

Compensation:

* Basic salary up to £50k (based on experience) + OTE £70K

Work Schedule:

* Week 1: 5 days (Monday - Friday)

* Week 2: 6 days (Monday - Saturday)

* Working Hours: 2.30pm - 11:30pm

Join us at Car Planet and drive your career forward in our customer-focused, efficiency-driven environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

* Performance bonus

Benefits:

* Casual dress

* Employee discount

Schedule:

* Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

* Performance bonus

Benefits:

* Casual dress

* Employee discount

Schedule:

* Weekend availability

Work Location: In person