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Workshop/Bodyshop Controller

Job details
Posting date: 19 September 2024
Salary: £35,000.00 to £40,000.00 per year
Additional salary information: £37,396 (£17.93 per hour)
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 18 October 2024
Location: Somerset, BS20
Company: BCA Group
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: ORG3669-FM8-01006

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Summary

Role title: Workshop Controller

Salary: £37,396 (£17.93 per hour)

Hours: Monday to Friday 7.15am to 3.45pm

Location: BCA Portbury Docks, Bristol



Join the UK’s largest B2B used vehicle service

At BCA, we’re altogether, more. More than just your average vehicle remarketing company. More than just any other place to work. We’re Europe's largest vehicle remarketing business, the backbone of the UK’s automotive supply chain, and the best place to build the career you want.

Now, this is where you fit in…

We’re looking for down-to-earth go-getters, who are ready to make their mark on the automotive industry. Our Site Operations teams play a vital role across our business. Here you can build on your knowledge and find your specialty at one of our sites or on the road – the opportunities are endless.

BCA Vehicle Services is looking for a Workshop Controller to support operations in a busy bodyshop working with high volumes of vehicles.

Your key responsibilities will be:


Prioritise and delegate effectively, maintaining efficiency of body shop operations and maintaining high productivity levels via scheduling and managing work and resources.
Ensure the maintenance of machinery and tools is carried out in a timely manner.
Contribute to a professional bodyshop environment at all times.
Encourage a ‘right first time’ attitude with all direct report staff, and identifying any training, development or monitoring needs as and when required.
Maintain accuracy of job cards, ensuring processes are completed in a timely manner, and verifying staff compliance with standards and processes.
Provide technical support when required.
Lead by example – providing good housekeeping and security in the paint shop.
Liaise with the parts and administration departments to ensure customers are kept up to date and any complaints/queries are resolved.
Attend weekly customer review meetings.
Achieve customer SLA’s/KPI’s
Contribute to health and safety, ISO 9001, 14001 Environmental Management Standards
Promote and implement company policies and procedures
Develop and monitor processes in line with changing customer requirements, identifying improvements to operational methods and practices.
Work to deadlines in a fast paced and pressurised environment.


To be successful, you’ll bring some of the following experience with you:


Experience in leading a team.
Well-developed management and leadership skills
Qualified Paint Technician (City and Guilds or equivalent) (essential)
The ability to exceed targets and deadlines.
Ability to work under pressure at peak periods, to meet vehicle ETA’s etc.
Good time management and able to prioritise tasks and collect information effectively.
Good computer skills with a proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
A good technical background is desired.
Demonstrate prior knowledge of the automotive industry.
A body shop background, with experience mentoring or training other technicians.
Ideally 2+ years in a similar role, such as a Workshop Controller
Valid UK Driving License (essential)


We’ve put everything in place to ensure you thrive. Competitive salaries, strong core values and an excellent benefits package that includes:


Company Pension Scheme
Private Medical Insurance (role dependent)
An Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Access to trained Mental Health First Aiders


And so much more…

As the automotive industry changes, we’re changing with it - putting our people in the front seat for the journey. We’re the number one in what we do for a reason and that’s because of the people we have on our teams. If you want to be a part of a business like this; unrivalled, exciting and appreciative of the work you do, join BCA.

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.

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