Workshop Controller
Reference: FEB20250340
Expiry date: 18:30, Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Location: Ipswich
Benefits: A superb range of exclusive, colleague only benefits and discounts.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Workshop Controller / Workshop Supervisor / Workshop Manager to join the UK’s leading Accident and Collision Repair specialist in our increasingly busy site in Ipswich. With a salary of up to £45,000 OTE, this is a great role where you can make a difference.
The workshop in Ipswich completes on average 100 repairs a month, and you’ll manage a great team of 8 Technicians. As a busy site, we ensure you are supported by the team in the office working face-to-face with customers to let you focus on what you’re great at. Most of our work is for our insurance partners and supporting our Northgate Vehicle Hire sister company with their LCV fleet.
Responsibilities:
* Organise the bodyshop by controlling the status of each job, conducting daily progress meetings with bodyshop team members, and reporting unexpected delays to the General Manager.
* Ensure all bodyshop tools and equipment are in good working order, control waste materials and utilities, and maintain overall responsibility for the security of the building and the equipment.
* Ensure all job cards are completed correctly and be ultimately responsible for shop floor procedures.
* Liaise with all bodyshop Technicians and the Manager regarding any quality issues.
About you:
* Ideally qualified to NVQ level 3/City & Guilds with a solid Bodyshop background – as a Bodyshop Controller, Workshop Manager, or Quality Controller within a Car Dealership, Body Repairer, or Crash Repair Centre.
* Experience in a fast-paced environment with a focus on producing compliant, high-quality work.
* Full UK/EU Driving Licence.
* Hands-on, can-do approach to getting things done and a commitment to providing a great customer experience.
Why choose FMG RS?
* Fantastic uncapped monthly bonus schemes plus guaranteed average bonus when you're on holiday!
* Start with 22 days annual leave, plus public holidays and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!
* Free life assurance (x2 your basic salary).
* Exclusive colleague-only vehicle-leasing schemes.
* Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme.
* A Benefits App providing a range of retailer discounts and cashback deals.
* Well-being services including 24/7 GP service, mental health support, and physiotherapy.
* Wagestream App for financial wellbeing allowing control over your pay.
* Part of ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, offering volume, variety, and long-term security.
* Opportunities for career progression within FMG RS and the wider ZIGUP business.
* Commitment to cutting-edge investments in EV capabilities, workshops, and Training Centres.
Join the FMG RS family!
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