Workshop Controller - Leeds, United Kingdom - JDS Trucks

JDS Trucks

Verified Company

Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Full time

Description

Are you a Workshop Controller looking for a new challenge or a Workshop Supervisor/Service Team Leader who is looking for the next step in your career?

Would you like to work for a market leader with ongoing training and development?

Our team all share the same goal; to deliver an unrivalled customer experience, adding value through our products and services.

Whether you run a single van or hundreds of trucks.

We currently have a position for a Workshop Controller to join our team at Morley Leeds.

KEY PURPOSE OF THE JOB
As the Workshop Controller, you are fully responsible for planning, controlling and delivering overall workshop performance.

You are the skilled interface between the workshop and the customer.

You manage, lead and organise the workshop team and associated resources.

You identify training needs for the workshop team with your line Manager.

You ensure all company and manufacturer related processes, standards and legal obligations are met.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Active participation in meetings to review scope of preplanned work ensuring consistent workloads for the workshop.
Accept the Repair Orders, review and organise work ensuring all resources are fully utilised.
Issue and explain Repair Order specifics, completion deadline and any customer specific requirements, taking into account the necessary skill level.
Monitor repair status and coordinate any additional work with the customer if the identified work exceeds the original deadline or further authority is needed.
Conduct daily review of scheduled work to ensure all relevant resources are available.
Adjust resource planning in the Dealer Management System to ensure additional hours are assigned or dependant resources secured.
Review and approve completed Repair Orders with respect to all repair operations and compliance documentation.
Handover all necessary documentation to allow the Customer Executive to explain works completed.
Ensure availability of workshop equipment and tools and monitor their correct usage as specified in working instructions.
Monitor compliance in relation to legal requirements within the workshop relating to health and safety and the environment.
Conduct performance evaluations to determine training requirements.
Support the team to improve repair quality and working practices to maximise workshop performance.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE JOB

Experience in an operational service industry involving high customer expectations.
Experience in customer contact and supplier management.
Technical knowledge gained through technical qualification or relevant experience.
Understanding of compliance associated with Heavy Goods Vehicles.
Understanding of the connection between quality, customer satisfaction and business success.
Basic computer skills as well as general business knowledge.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED FOR THE JOB

Customer-oriented:you are committed to delivering solutions to meet the needs of customers.

Good communicator:
you can communicate complex and technical matters clearly and understandably in a customer-focused way.

Performance-driven:you communicate expectations clearly and use key figures to motivate and lead the team. You implement decisions effectively to achieve agreed company and MBT UK objectives.

Quality-focused:you safeguard a high level of service quality as well as professional and competent communication.

Organised:
you work in a well-organised and structured way to prioritise tasks in a systematic manner.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
Up to £38,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

Bonus scheme

Experience:

Supervising: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location:
One location

Reference ID:
Are you a Workshop Controller looking for a new challenge or a Workshop Supervisor/Service Team Leader who is looking for the next step in your career?