Workshop Controller (Bodyshop)
OTE £50,000 (£44,000)
45 hours per week
Location: Exeter EX2
What we offer
* Excellent salary plus bonus
* 28 days annual leave (Inclusive bank holidays)
* Workplace pension scheme
* Free Training and Development
* Employee long service rewards (Inc. additional holiday)
* Employee well-being services
* Free uniform (and PPE)
* Life insurance
Motofix is a leading vehicle body repair provider with nine state-of-the-art service delivery centres in the Home Counties, South and Southwest of England. Our vision is to be a benchmark for automotive body repair for the quality of our business and customer experiences.
About the Role
As a Workshop Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the bodyshop, maintaining high standards of repair quality, and delivering excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities
* Planning and organising workflows to optimise production efficiency.
* Maximising the utilisation and performance of the production team.
* Conducting quality inspections to uphold repair standards.
* Updating customers on repair methods, progress, and estimated completion dates.
* Collaborating with Vehicle Damage Assessors to achieve optimum sales and operational performance.
* Conducting staff performance reviews to support continuous improvement.
* Working closely with the Vehicle Damage Assessment and Parts Teams, you will drive customer excellence and contribute to strong financial performance.
About You
Highly organised and detail-oriented, you have a strong track record of successfully managing bodyshop production teams. Your expertise in repair methods and workflow planning has played a key role in your career growth. You take a collaborative approach, ensuring repairs are completed right the first time while continuously learning and staying ahead of industry advancements. This role offers an opportunity to make a real difference, contribute to a high-performing team, and be at the forefront of automotive repair technology.
What We Look For
* Passion for quality – a commitment to delivering high-standard repairs and positive customer outcomes.
* Team player – able to work collaboratively with minimal supervision.
* Strong technical knowledge – understanding of modern repair methods with an ability to maximise repair opportunities.
* Commercial awareness – ability to drive productivity, efficiency, and profitability.
* Continuous improvement mindset – willingness to embrace best practices and new technologies.
* Previous hands-on technician experience (MET, Panel, Paint) within the vehicle repair industry.
* IMI qualifications preferred.
Why join the Motofix family?
* Trusted by Premium Brands: We are proud to be approved by some of the world's most prestigious automotive brands, including Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, and Jaguar Land Rover.
* Award-winning Paint & Body Centre: In Spring 2024, we opened our state-of-the-art Prestige Paint & Body Centre in Cirencester, offering top-tier services to meet the needs of our luxury automotive clientele.
* Customer Experience: In 2024, Motofix was recognised as Bodyshop Group of the Year and our teams enjoy a Trustpilot rating of “Excellent”.
Next steps
Contact our talent team who will be in touch within 5 working days
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