Vacancy: Cost Controller - Motor Trade
Location: South Normanton
Hours: Monday - Friday 9-5
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 DOE
Would you like to work for a progressive company, one who prides its self on staff retention and welfare, we are looking for an experienced Cost Controller to join our team
Key Responsibilities: Cost Controller
Cost Analysis and Control: Analyse fleet costs, identify areas for improvement, and implement cost-saving measures.
Manage relationships with fleet suppliers, repairers, and service agents to negotiate favourable terms and ensure quality service.
Scrutinise, challenge, and authorise the costs of up to 100 daily jobs
Manage estimate/authorisation Workflow via portals, emails and phone calls Interface with a network of Maintenance Suppliers and their respective billing structures
Quality checking of compliance documentation This will be a busy role where attention to detail is paramount.
Excellent Communication skills are essential.
Good IT Skills and understanding of Microsoft Packages particularly Excel.
Good Team player
Previous experience within the transport industry essential and technical knowledge or background advantageous
Cost Controller
All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
MDLAS Octane Ref: 25904
Consultant: Billy Olivier
Cost Controller
Octane Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.
We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter
Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems. Applicants should be suitably qualified and have experience in invoice processing and cost handling. Experience of working in a fast paced and demanding customer environment, with a flexible approach towards meeting the needs of the customer would be advantageous. Self-motivated and able to communicate clearly in both verbal and written formats. Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision and be a team player. Well organised, taking ownership of tasks and being able to work to detail.
Cost Controller / Monday to Friday / 8am-5pm (flexible) / £26-28|000 nn•tResponsible for authorising service and maintenance repair costsn•tAbility to question andn•table to make sound technical decisions by analysing the cause of mechanical failures| evaluating solutions| and ensuring sound financial decisions are negotiated in line with customer budgets.n•tTo select suitably qualified and equipped suppliers to effect service and repairs| ensuring that the most cost-effective option is used as a first choice whilst understanding the impact on VOR.n•tA good understanding of warranty| damage| and recharge to customern•tKeeping all records up to date across different platformsnnSkills/Personal Attributes nn•tAttention to detail. n•tComputer literate| confident in Microsoft especially excel.n•tTechnical knowledge and or previous experience in the automotive industry would be advantageous but full training provided.n•tAbility to communicate professionally with various customers and third parties.n•tSelf-motivatedn