SPARKS COMMERCIALS SWINDON LTD
WORKSHOP CONTROLLER
Sparks Commercial Services is a family run commercial automotive business specialising in vehicle sales, repair and maintenance of commercial vehicles and trailers. Established in 1990 and operate from 7 Locations throughout Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset and Devon.
Our continued investment not only ensures high levels of Customer Service but offers our employees job security and career advancement within the group.
Due to continued expansion, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Workshop Controller to support our service teamat our Swindon location. As part of the Sparks Team, you will be a key member at the heart of our operation working alongside the Evening Workshop Controller. This is a very hands on and busy role. Working within the team you will assist the daily operation of the workshop and its various components. Assist with the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the efficient, safe operation of the workshop while ensuring compliance with company standards. Monitor and control use of all workshop resources (staff, space and equipment) to ensure maximum impact on quality of work, efficiency and profitability. To be an active member of the service department team comprising workshop reception, foreman and stores to encourage high staff morale, exceptional customer care and experience.
We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm and a dynamic personality who will share our energy and passion and contribute to our ongoing success. We are very excited about the future, could we be a part of your future to?
The candidate must have:
- Proven experience running commercial workshops.
- Strong management and leadership skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise deadlines
- Experience of working to KPI’s, budgets and meeting targets
- High levels of diligence and attention to detail
- Automotive industry experience is essential
You need to be pro-active, take pride in what you do, a willingness to learn and be engaged with training and an interest in pursuing a career within our industry.
Hours of work
· Monday to Friday 6.00am to 4.00pm with ½ hour unpaid lunch break.
· Every third Saturday 8.00am to 12noon.
· There is a requirement to work late on the last working day of the month to ensure all invoicing is complete and WIP is at correct level. Flexibility within the role is essential to meet the needs of the business and team
Competitive Salary depending on experience and non-contractual KPI bonus after 3 months