Workshop Controller

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Basingstoke
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£52,000 / year
CATEGORY
Management & Operations
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SKILLS

Workshop Control Automotive Industry Knowledge Organizational Skills IT Skills Attention to Detail Communication Skills Problem Solving Leadership

FULL DESCRIPTION

Workshop Controller

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is seeking a Workshop Controller to join their Bodyshop Team in Basingstoke. The role involves controlling workshop workflow, allocating tasks, conducting quality checks, and liaising with customers and departments.

  • Full Time
  • Basingstoke
  • Salary: £37,000 – £52,000 OTE

What you’ll be doing:

  • Ensure all workshop employees carryout their tasks correctly according to BS10125.
  • Liaise will all other departments to ensure the work flows through the Bodyshop.
  • Communicate effectively with the customers to keep them reassured about the work being carried out on their vehicle.
  • Allocate the work to the productive team, setting up the job cards with quality check sheets to ensure the work remains at a high standard.
  • Carry out the quality checks on the repairs and the final quality control to ensure consistency in standards.
  • Liaise with subcontractors/estimators if extra work is required.
  • Communicate effectively with: other departments; engineers; auditors; and customers to ensure all parties are updated and have the correct information and reflect this in the management systems.

What qualifications and experience you’ll need:

  • Previous experience within the automotive industry, particularly workshop control or technician.
  • Organisational skills.
  • Strong IT skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Interpersonal skills.
  • Problem solving and decision making.
  • Ability to communicate well with customers and colleagues across different departments, both face-to-face and via email.
  • Motivated and able to motivate others
  • Leadership and ability to delegate.
  • Ability to work under pressure

You’ll also benefit from:

  • Full training and support to help you immerse yourself in the role and [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] values
  • 30 days holiday, inc. Bank Holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement as recognition of length of service with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] at 5, 10, 15, 20 years anniversary
  • Birthday day off
  • Discounted MOTs, Service & Parts.
  • Recommend a Friend Bonus/ Introducing a Customer Bonus
  • Life Assurance Benefit
  • [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Contributory Pension Scheme
  • BEN – Employee Assistance Programme
  • Excellent development opportunities to learn & grow with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
  • Role dependant – tool box insurance

Based in the South and South-West of England, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group is an AM Top 50 automotive retailer covering 20 brands across 54 franchises. We differentiate ourselves from our competitors by delivering an exceptional level of service to both our customers and manufacturing partners.

To apply for this job email your details to [contact hidden].

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