Workshop Controller

  • ACS Automotive Recruitment
  • Blacon, Cheshire
  • Mar 17, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Workshop Controller

£36,000 Basic OTE £47,400+ (Uncapped Bonus Potential)
Chester

Permanent / Full Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (8:00am 5:00pm)
Saturday: Ideally 1 in 2 Saturday mornings (flexible to 1 in 3 or 1 in 4 for the right candidate)

Our client, a busy main dealership in the Chester area, is looking to recruit an experienced Workshop Controller to join their successful aftersales team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced workshop professional to take on a leadership role overseeing a large team of technicians, ensuring work is completed efficiently while maintaining high standards of productivity and customer satisfaction.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Managing and coordinating the daily workflow of the workshop
  • Overseeing a team of approximately 20 technicians
  • Allocating work efficiently to maximise workshop productivity
  • Monitoring job progress and ensuring work is completed within agreed timescales
  • Liaising closely with the Service Advisors and management team
  • Maintaining high standards of quality control and workshop efficiency
  • Ensuring technicians are fully utilised and workshop targets are achieved
  • Supporting the team with technical guidance where required

Your Background & Skill:

  • Minimum 3 years experience in a Workshop Controller or senior workshop role
  • Previous experience within a main dealership or high-volume workshop
  • Strong leadership and organisational skills
  • Ability to manage workload and prioritise jobs effectively
  • Excellent communication skills when dealing with technicians and service teams
  • Strong focus on productivity, efficiency and quality

For further details on this Workshop Controller role and other jobs within the motor trade, please submit your CV to ACS Automotive Recruitment Consultancy.