Job reference - 35458

• Independently owned, top franchise truck workshop
• Experienced Workshop Controller/similar role
• Allocate work to technicians ensuring productivity and efficiency

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Recognised as one of the top franchise workshops with an engineering facility in New Plymouth, this company specialises in heavy truck and trailer repairs. They also complete a content of work on other equipment.

The role and responsibilities

This role consists of allocating work to technical staff ensuring the smooth running of the workshop.

The incumbent will also liaise with the service department and will need to be on hand to answer any queries from other departments and customers.

The role is responsible for ensuring all incoming work is planned, then managing the time and resources. The Workshop Controller assigns tasks to technicians ensuring productivity is maximised and that deadlines are adhered to.

As line manager for the technicians, the role holder is responsible for performance management, as well as coaching and development of the team.

Quality checking, ordering of parts, auditing, and compliance as well as health and safety are also important elements of this role.

The skills sought

This is not an entry level role; prior experience as a Workshop Controller, Foreperson, Supervisor or similar role is essential.

You will need prior experience in heavy diesel service operations and have specifically held a similar role or be ready for a step up off the workshop floor.

The rewards

• Top remuneration rates and benefits apply. To attract the very highest standard of applicant, the employer has set remuneration at such a level that all Workshop Controllers/similar should consider further enquiry.
• Great staff facilities include a pool table, TV etc. for sports events
• A social team
• Well equipped facility
• Plenty of overtime is also available
• Further training and upskilling opportunities
• Supportive management and a great team culture