We are now searching for a Service Department Manager or Mechanic or Service Advisor with strong technical knowledge within the automotive sector to join Europe’s largest independent Scania dealership as a full time Workshop Controller (Manager) Salary: c.£35k-£45k + excellent benefits package Location: Cardiff, Wales, CF11 Contract: Full time (45 hours per week) Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00 The job: • At this site in Cardiff, there are currently c.18 staff working on a full time basis. You’ll be working alongside a Service Advisor from the car world, a very Senior Service Administrator, 9 HGV Technicians and a technically strong Workshop Supervisor, in addition to your direct report - the Depot Manager • The shift will be Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00 In a nutshell: • Liaising with the parts department (3) for customers required truck parts • Keeping provisions within the workshop such as tools and equipment up to date, being responsible for the purchase, repair and calibration etc • Financial estimations of mechanical and body repair for customers trucks and trailers • Ensure workshop is clean, organised and safe. There are 2 Cleaner / Maintenance people on site • Keep on top of all staff clock cards, job cards, service documents, productivity and time keeping as well as any training needs by junior staff • Report back to customers with estimations, part queries, service schedules and MOT requirements The benefits and perks: (some, the list is endless) • 23 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays – extra holiday awarded on length of service • Life insurance and death in service • Discounts with a number of high street retailers • Rewards and awards for top performers • Free onsite parking, free hot & cold drinks, uniform provided • Vouchers and treats throughout the seasons such as chocolate, sweets, vouchers and fizz • A culture of promotion from within • Employee assistance program (EAP) • Industry leading pension scheme and company saving scheme The candidate requirements: • MUST be computer literate with some working knowledge of automotive systems such as ADP / Kerrridge / Autoline • MAY have worked as a Mechanic, HGV Technician, Service Advisor or Senior Service Advisor with exposure to a car workshop or HGV workshop or garage environment • SHALL have some managerial or supervisory experience within the automotive sector • OUGHT to have strong technical knowledge, relevant qualifications or a history or service, maintenance or repair of vehicles • WILL possess excellent customer service, communication and administrative skills • SHOULD hold a valid HGV Class 1 licence • WOULD be an excellent communicator with the ability to organise teams workload and have a good awareness of health & safety • SHALL have an understanding of Operators Licence • MIGHT be a retiring HGV Technician looking to come off the spanners Contact: • Cheryl Wilson • Wilson Recruitment Ltd, 12a Queensbridge, Northampton, NN4 7BF