Workshop Controller

Workshop Controller • Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 DOE plus benefits • Type of work: Permanent • Location: Kidsgrove Apply now About the roleWe're recruiting for a Workshop Controller to join our team in Kidsgrove. We offer: • £35,000 - £45,000 DOE plus benefits Additional opportunity to earn up to*£9,000** every three years in performance-based bonuses - terms and conditions apply • All overtime paid at time and a half • 33 days' annual leave • Training provided to become an EV-accredited Technician • Generous employee discounts • Private healthcare and sick pay cover • Maternity and paternity packages Hours Monday - Thursday 8am - 5.30pm, Friday 8am - 4.30pm and alternate Saturdays 8am - 12pm About the role As a Workshop Controller for Arnold Clark, you'll work with the Service Manager to deliver a high level of productivity and an excellent standard of first-time repairs, while making sure you always maintain a clean, safe and professional workshop. This role would be ideal for an organised, quick-thinking person with previous motor industry experience, looking to develop their career and move into a management role. The ability to keep to deadlines and react quickly to technical challenges is important, and you should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Day-to-day duties • Managing and coaching a team of vehicle technicians and apprentices, making sure targets and business objectives are met • Making sure all servicing work is carried out correctly, competently and on time, with customer satisfaction in mind • Ensuring that all your working practices comply with company, DVSA, health and safety and manufacturer policies • Working with colleagues and other departments to ensure a seamless service for customers • Scheduling work to meet customer needs, taking into account workshop targets, the complexity of each job and the availability of parts • Providing estimates for servicing and repairs and setting timescales • Accurately recording technician time and writing technical reports and recommendations Essential skills • Relevant experience with Class 1 vehicles including previous workshop control or technician roles • High levels of organisation and accuracy • Strong IT skills • Fantastic interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well with customers and colleagues across other departments, both face -to face and via email • The ability to lead by example and motivate your team to achieve their targets and deliver a high standard of work • Ability to create more work opportunities and sales in an honest and compliant manner Our Culture Arnold Clark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, unique perspectives and multiple approaches are celebrated. We care about our employees and our communities, we nurture talent and encourage ambition, and we are passionate about people who take pride in their work. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do - diverse in our make-up, united in our goals. To find out more about Life at Arnold Clark, visit our website. Employment within the Arnold Clark Group is offered subject to satisfactory reference and disclosure check. BenefitsEvery Arnold Clark employee is entitled to a wide range of benefits, including: Discount on new and used vehiclesContributory pension schemePrivate medical insuranceLife assurance • Help & Support • Careers • Sell my car • Book a Service • Used Cars • Parts & Accessories Back to top Rated Excellent with 190,626 reviews Read real reviews from verified customers. Learn more. Latest news and offers Get more out of your app Learn more • Europe's largest independent car retailer • 70 years' experience in the industry • Dealer Group of the Year 2026